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Shelby County, TN · Structure #79I00400105

I40

I40 in 1mi E Of I240 JCT, Shelby County, Tennessee received a condition grade of B (60/100). Built in 1963, the bridge carries 174K vehicles daily on I40 over I-40 / Sycamore View RD.

I40 carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 60/100. 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 1963 and is now 63 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 174,067 vehicles, with 8 lane(s) crossing I-40 / Sycamore View RD. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.

B
60/100
60
Condition Score
174K
Daily Traffic
1963
Year Built
58.8m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckFair
6/9

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

SuperstructureFair
6/9

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-40 / Sycamore View RD
State
Tennessee
County
Shelby County
Location
1mi E Of I240 JCT
Year Built
1963
Reconstructed
1995
Age
63 years
Daily Traffic
174,067
Lanes
8
Length
58.8 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
79I00400105

About This Bridge

I40 is a 63-year-old bridge located 1mi E Of I240 JCT in Shelby County, Tennessee. The bridge carries I40 over I-40 / Sycamore View RD with 8 traffic lanes, handling approximately 174K vehicles per day. Built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1995, the structure spans 58.8 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (60/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 6/9 (fair), superstructure 6/9 (fair), and substructure 6/9 (fair).

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

1mi E Of I240 JCT, Shelby County, Tennessee

35.165028, -89.861581

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Frequently Asked Questions

I40 has a Condition Score of 60/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 6/9, superstructure 6/9, and substructure 6/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.

I40 was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1995, making it 63 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

I40 carries approximately 174K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 8 traffic lanes. It is 58.8 meters long and located on I40 in 1mi E Of I240 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 1mi E Of I240 JCT in Shelby County, Tennessee. The bridge carries I40 over I-40 / Sycamore View RD. Its coordinates are 35.165028, -89.861581. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

I40 carries I40 over I-40 / Sycamore View RD. The bridge is 58.8 meters long and was built in 1963, with reconstruction in 1995.

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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.