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Shelby County, TN · Structure #79I00550030

I55 SB

I55 SB in I55 / SR 3 JCT, Shelby County, Tennessee received a condition grade of C (59/100). Built in 1960, the bridge carries 132K vehicles daily on I55 SB over I-55 S.B. / SR-3.

C
59/100
59
Condition Score
132K
Daily Traffic
1960
Year Built
61.3m
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
I55 SB
Crosses Over
I-55 S.B. / SR-3
State
Tennessee
County
Shelby County
Location
I55 / SR 3 JCT
Year Built
1960
Reconstructed
2001
Age
66 years
Daily Traffic
131,916
Lanes
4
Length
61.3 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
79I00550030

About This Bridge

I55 SB is a 66-year-old bridge located I55 / SR 3 JCT in Shelby County, Tennessee. The bridge carries I55 SB over I-55 S.B. / SR-3 with 4 traffic lanes, handling approximately 132K vehicles per day. Built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2001, the structure spans 61.3 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of C (59/100) 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

I55 / SR 3 JCT, Shelby County, Tennessee

35.063222, -90.022889

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Frequently Asked Questions

I55 SB has a Condition Score of 59/100 (Grade C). 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.

I55 SB was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2001, making it 66 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

I55 SB carries approximately 132K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 4 traffic lanes. It is 61.3 meters long and located on I55 SB in I55 / SR 3 JCT, Shelby County, Tennessee.

No, I55 SB is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.

I55 SB is located I55 / SR 3 JCT in Shelby County, Tennessee. The bridge carries I55 SB over I-55 S.B. / SR-3. Its coordinates are 35.063222, -90.022889. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

I55 SB carries I55 SB over I-55 S.B. / SR-3. The bridge is 61.3 meters long and was built in 1960, 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.