I40 over I40 / SR 26
PoorPosted for loadWilson County, Tennessee · EXIT-239 B · Structure no. 95I00400035
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 200 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 57,395
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I40 over I40 / SR 26 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 over I40 / SR 26 in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 61 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 57,395 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 91,832 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 58 ft wide.
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I40 over I40 / SR 26 built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is I40 over I40 / SR 26 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does I40 over I40 / SR 26 carry?
About 57,395 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is I40 over I40 / SR 26?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns I40 over I40 / SR 26?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.