US Bridges

I-240 over I240 WB / I40 / SR001

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · I-40 Jct. · Structure no. 79I02400136

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,974 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
206,483
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-240 over I240 WB / I40 / SR001 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-240 over I240 WB / I40 / SR001 in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 206,483 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 237,760 by 2040. The structure is 1,974 ft (601.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-240
CrossesI240 WB / I40 / SR001
LocationI-40 Jct.
RouteInterstate 240
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.14962, -89.8821
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,974 ft (601.7 m)
Longest span190 ft (57.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic206,483 (2021)
Projected traffic237,760 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-240 over I240 WB / I40 / SR001 built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-240 over I240 WB / I40 / SR001 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 over I240 WB / I40 / SR001 carry?

About 206,483 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-240 over I240 WB / I40 / SR001?

The structure is 1,974 ft (601.7 m) long with a longest span of 190 ft (57.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-240 over I240 WB / I40 / SR001?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.