US Bridges

I81 over SR 93

Fair

Washington County, Tennessee · In Washington County · Structure no. 90I00810002

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
288 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
38,635
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I81 over SR 93 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I81 over SR 93 in Washington County, Tennessee. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 38,635 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,074 by 2042. The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesI81
CrossesSR 93
LocationIn Washington County
RouteInterstate 81
Coordinates36.40167, -82.61833
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length288 ft (87.8 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,635 (2021)
Projected traffic65,074 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 I81 over SR 93 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is I81 over SR 93 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I81 over SR 93 carry?

About 38,635 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I81 over SR 93?

The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I81 over SR 93?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.