I40
I40 in Downtown Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee received a condition grade of B (65/100). Built in 1965, the bridge carries 140K vehicles daily on I40 over I40 / University AVE..
Component Ratings
The riding surface — evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear
Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck
Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck
Bridge Details
About This Bridge
I40 is a 61-year-old bridge located Downtown Knoxville in Knox County, Tennessee. The bridge carries I40 over I40 / University AVE. with 8 traffic lanes, handling approximately 140K vehicles per day. Built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1982, the structure spans 140.4 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (65/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 7/9 (good), superstructure 7/9 (good), and substructure 5/9 (fair).
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
Location Map
Frequently Asked Questions
I40 has a Condition Score of 65/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 7/9, superstructure 7/9, and substructure 5/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.
I40 was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1982, making it 61 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
I40 carries approximately 140K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 8 traffic lanes. It is 140.4 meters long and located on I40 in Downtown Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee.
No, I40 is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.
I40 is located Downtown Knoxville in Knox County, Tennessee. The bridge carries I40 over I40 / University AVE.. Its coordinates are 35.963233, -83.946281. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
I40 carries I40 over I40 / University AVE.. The bridge is 140.4 meters long and was built in 1965, with reconstruction in 1982.
Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.