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Knox County, TN · Structure #47I00400177

I40 RMP

I40 RMP in In Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee received a condition grade of B (69/100). Built in 1966, the bridge carries 140K vehicles daily on I40 RMP over I40-WB-Rmp/University Av.

I40 RMP carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 69/100. Most component ratings are solid; one or two may show wear consistent with the structure’s age, but the bridge is not flagged as structurally deficient.

The bridge was built in 1966 and is now 60 years old, at or past the typical 50-year design life for bridges of its vintage. Maintenance and inspection cycles are correspondingly more involved than for newer structures. I40 RMP carries an average daily traffic count of 139,697 vehicles, with 2 lane(s) crossing I40-WB-Rmp/University Av. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.

B
69/100
69
Condition Score
140K
Daily Traffic
1966
Year Built
71.2m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckGood
7/9

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

SuperstructureGood
7/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureFair
6/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
I40 RMP
Crosses Over
I40-WB-Rmp/University Av
State
Tennessee
County
Knox County
Location
In Knoxville
Year Built
1966
Reconstructed
2001
Age
60 years
Daily Traffic
139,697
Lanes
2
Length
71.2 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
47I00400177

About This Bridge

I40 RMP is a 60-year-old bridge located In Knoxville in Knox County, Tennessee. The bridge carries I40 RMP over I40-WB-Rmp/University Av with 2 traffic lanes, handling approximately 140K vehicles per day. Built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2001, the structure spans 71.2 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (69/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 7/9 (good), superstructure 7/9 (good), and substructure 6/9 (fair).

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

In Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee

35.962283, -83.946686

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Frequently Asked Questions

I40 RMP has a Condition Score of 69/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 7/9, superstructure 7/9, and substructure 6/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.

I40 RMP was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2001, making it 60 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

I40 RMP carries approximately 140K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 2 traffic lanes. It is 71.2 meters long and located on I40 RMP in In Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee.

No, I40 RMP 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 RMP is located In Knoxville in Knox County, Tennessee. The bridge carries I40 RMP over I40-WB-Rmp/University Av. Its coordinates are 35.962283, -83.946686. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

I40 RMP carries I40 RMP over I40-WB-Rmp/University Av. The bridge is 71.2 meters long and was built in 1966, with reconstruction 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.

Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.