US Bridges

FAU 2810 663402M over Airways Blvd/Yale Yards

PoorPosted for load

Shelby County, Tennessee · Airways Blvd - Memphis · Structure no. 79S80770007

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,006 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
25,855
2021 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

FAU 2810 663402M over Airways Blvd/Yale Yards is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 2810 663402M over Airways Blvd/Yale Yards in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25,855 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,368 by 2042. The structure is 1,006 ft (306.6 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 2810 663402M
CrossesAirways Blvd/Yale Yards
LocationAirways Blvd - Memphis
RouteCity Street 2810
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.0942, -89.98727
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+14 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,006 ft (306.6 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width72 ft (22 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,855 (2021)
Projected traffic41,368 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$20 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 2810 663402M over Airways Blvd/Yale Yards built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 2810 663402M over Airways Blvd/Yale Yards in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 2810 663402M over Airways Blvd/Yale Yards carry?

About 25,855 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAU 2810 663402M over Airways Blvd/Yale Yards?

The structure is 1,006 ft (306.6 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 2810 663402M over Airways Blvd/Yale Yards?

It is owned by the Railroad.