US Bridges

I-240 Exit Ramp over I-240 Rp / Airways Blvd

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · I240EB Ramp to Airport · Structure no. 79I02400127

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
189 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
148,274
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-240 Exit Ramp over I-240 Rp / Airways Blvd is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I-240 Exit Ramp over I-240 Rp / Airways Blvd in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 148,274 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,048 by 2040. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-240 Exit Ramp
CrossesI-240 Rp / Airways Blvd
LocationI240EB Ramp to Airport
RouteInterstate 240
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.07084, -89.98703
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic148,274 (2021)
Projected traffic4,048 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-240 Exit Ramp over I-240 Rp / Airways Blvd built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-240 Exit Ramp over I-240 Rp / Airways Blvd in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does I-240 Exit Ramp over I-240 Rp / Airways Blvd carry?

About 148,274 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-240 Exit Ramp over I-240 Rp / Airways Blvd?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns I-240 Exit Ramp over I-240 Rp / Airways Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.