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Shelby County, TN · Structure #79I00550037

I55 NB

I55 NB in I-240 Over I-55 JCT., Shelby County, Tennessee received a condition grade of B (61/100). Built in 1958, the bridge carries 132K vehicles daily on I55 NB over I-55 N.B. / I-240.

B
61/100
61
Condition Score
132K
Daily Traffic
1958
Year Built
70.7m
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

SubstructureGood
7/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
I55 NB
Crosses Over
I-55 N.B. / I-240
State
Tennessee
County
Shelby County
Location
I-240 Over I-55 JCT.
Year Built
1958
Reconstructed
1998
Age
68 years
Daily Traffic
131,916
Lanes
4
Length
70.7 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
79I00550037

About This Bridge

I55 NB is a 68-year-old bridge located I-240 Over I-55 JCT. in Shelby County, Tennessee. The bridge carries I55 NB over I-55 N.B. / I-240 with 4 traffic lanes, handling approximately 132K vehicles per day. Built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1998, the structure spans 70.7 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (61/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 6/9 (fair), superstructure 6/9 (fair), and substructure 7/9 (good).

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

I-240 Over I-55 JCT., Shelby County, Tennessee

35.071336, -90.025611

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Frequently Asked Questions

I55 NB has a Condition Score of 61/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 6/9, superstructure 6/9, and substructure 7/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.

I55 NB was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1998, making it 68 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

I55 NB carries approximately 132K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 4 traffic lanes. It is 70.7 meters long and located on I55 NB in I-240 Over I-55 JCT., Shelby County, Tennessee.

No, I55 NB 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 NB is located I-240 Over I-55 JCT. in Shelby County, Tennessee. The bridge carries I55 NB over I-55 N.B. / I-240. Its coordinates are 35.071336, -90.025611. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

I55 NB carries I55 NB over I-55 N.B. / I-240. The bridge is 70.7 meters long and was built in 1958, with reconstruction in 1998.

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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.