US Bridges

I-240-RAMP over I-240 Ramp / Ditch

Good

Shelby County, Tennessee · At I240 & SR 4 JCT · Structure no. 79I02400130

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
148,274
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-240-RAMP over I-240 Ramp / Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I-240-RAMP over I-240 Ramp / Ditch in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 148,274 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 240,688 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-240-RAMP
CrossesI-240 Ramp / Ditch
LocationAt I240 & SR 4 JCT
RouteInterstate 240
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.08081, -89.95714
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic148,274 (2021)
Projected traffic240,688 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$317,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-240-RAMP over I-240 Ramp / Ditch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-240-RAMP over I-240 Ramp / Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does I-240-RAMP over I-240 Ramp / Ditch carry?

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

How long is I-240-RAMP over I-240 Ramp / Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I-240-RAMP over I-240 Ramp / Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.