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Knox County, TN · Structure #47I00400167

I40

I40 in Downtown Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee received a condition grade of A (85/100). Built in 2001, the bridge carries 123K vehicles daily on I40 over I40-EB Rmp / 2 Rts..

A
85/100
85
Condition Score
123K
Daily Traffic
2001
Year Built
176.8m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckGood
8/9

The riding surface — evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear

SuperstructureGood
8/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureGood
7/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
I40
Crosses Over
I40-EB Rmp / 2 Rts.
State
Tennessee
County
Knox County
Location
Downtown Knoxville
Year Built
2001
Age
25 years
Daily Traffic
122,506
Lanes
2
Length
176.8 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
47I00400167

About This Bridge

I40 is a 25-year-old bridge located Downtown Knoxville in Knox County, Tennessee. The bridge carries I40 over I40-EB Rmp / 2 Rts. with 2 traffic lanes, handling approximately 123K vehicles per day. Built in 2001, the structure spans 176.8 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of A (85/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 8/9 (good), superstructure 8/9 (good), and substructure 7/9 (good).

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

Downtown Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee

35.963200, -83.948350

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Frequently Asked Questions

I40 has a Condition Score of 85/100 (Grade A). Its deck is rated 8/9, superstructure 8/9, and substructure 7/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.

I40 was built in 2001, making it 25 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

I40 carries approximately 123K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 2 traffic lanes. It is 176.8 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-EB Rmp / 2 Rts.. Its coordinates are 35.963200, -83.948350. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

I40 carries I40 over I40-EB Rmp / 2 Rts.. The bridge is 176.8 meters long and was built in 2001.

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Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.