I40 over I40 / SR 53
GoodSmith County, Tennessee · In Smith CO · Structure no. 80I00400015
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 118 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 45,338
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I40 over I40 / SR 53 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 over I40 / SR 53 in Smith County, Tennessee. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 45,338 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,798 by 2041. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 45 ft wide.
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I40 over I40 / SR 53 built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is I40 over I40 / SR 53 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does I40 over I40 / SR 53 carry?
About 45,338 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is I40 over I40 / SR 53?
The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns I40 over I40 / SR 53?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.