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Shelby County, TN · Structure #79I00400101

I40

I40 in I40 & 1240 East JCT, Shelby County, Tennessee received a condition grade of C (56/100). Built in 1962, the bridge carries 206K vehicles daily on I40 over I-240 / Sam Cooper BLVD.

C
56/100
56
Condition Score
206K
Daily Traffic
1962
Year Built
60m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckFair
6/9

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

SuperstructureFair
5/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureFair
6/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
I40
Crosses Over
I-240 / Sam Cooper BLVD
State
Tennessee
County
Shelby County
Location
I40 & 1240 East JCT
Year Built
1962
Reconstructed
2001
Age
64 years
Daily Traffic
206,483
Lanes
3
Length
60 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
79I00400101

About This Bridge

I40 is a 64-year-old bridge located I40 & 1240 East JCT in Shelby County, Tennessee. The bridge carries I40 over I-240 / Sam Cooper BLVD with 3 traffic lanes, handling approximately 206K vehicles per day. Built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2001, the structure spans 60 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of C (56/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 6/9 (fair), superstructure 5/9 (fair), and substructure 6/9 (fair).

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

I40 & 1240 East JCT, Shelby County, Tennessee

35.151500, -89.885247

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Frequently Asked Questions

I40 has a Condition Score of 56/100 (Grade C). Its deck is rated 6/9, superstructure 5/9, and substructure 6/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.

I40 was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2001, making it 64 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

I40 carries approximately 206K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 3 traffic lanes. It is 60 meters long and located on I40 in I40 & 1240 East JCT, Shelby 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 I40 & 1240 East JCT in Shelby County, Tennessee. The bridge carries I40 over I-240 / Sam Cooper BLVD. Its coordinates are 35.151500, -89.885247. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

I40 carries I40 over I-240 / Sam Cooper BLVD. The bridge is 60 meters long and was built in 1962, 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.