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.
I40 carries a C on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 56/100. Component ratings sit in the middle of the FHWA NBI distribution; rehabilitation programming is likely on the owning agency’s medium-term horizon.
The bridge was built in 1962 and is now 64 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 carries an average daily traffic count of 206,483 vehicles, with 3 lane(s) crossing I-240 / Sam Cooper BLVD. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.
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 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
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.
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.