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Shelby County, TN · Structure #79I02400071

I-240 EXIT RAMP

I-240 EXIT RAMP in 0.99 MI. E Of I-55 JCT., Shelby County, Tennessee received a condition grade of B (67/100). Built in 1983, the bridge carries 137K vehicles daily on I-240 EXIT RAMP over I-240 Rp / Corporate AVE.

I-240 EXIT RAMP carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 67/100. 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 1983, making it 43 years old — past the early-life period but still well within typical service life. Routine inspections and modest repair work are normal for bridges in this age band. I-240 EXIT RAMP carries an average daily traffic count of 136,778 vehicles, with 1 lane(s) crossing I-240 Rp / Corporate AVE. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.

B
67/100
67
Condition Score
137K
Daily Traffic
1983
Year Built
40.5m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckFair
5/9

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

SuperstructureGood
7/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureFair
6/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
I-240 EXIT RAMP
Crosses Over
I-240 Rp / Corporate AVE
State
Tennessee
County
Shelby County
Location
0.99 MI. E Of I-55 JCT.
Year Built
1983
Age
43 years
Daily Traffic
136,778
Lanes
1
Length
40.5 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
79I02400071

About This Bridge

I-240 EXIT RAMP is a 43-year-old bridge located 0.99 MI. E Of I-55 JCT. in Shelby County, Tennessee. The bridge carries I-240 EXIT RAMP over I-240 Rp / Corporate AVE with 1 traffic lane, handling approximately 137K vehicles per day. Built in 1983, the structure spans 40.5 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (67/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 5/9 (fair), superstructure 7/9 (good), and substructure 6/9 (fair).

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

0.99 MI. E Of I-55 JCT., Shelby County, Tennessee

35.072528, -90.010169

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Frequently Asked Questions

I-240 EXIT RAMP has a Condition Score of 67/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 5/9, superstructure 7/9, and substructure 6/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.

I-240 EXIT RAMP was built in 1983, making it 43 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

I-240 EXIT RAMP carries approximately 137K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 1 traffic lane. It is 40.5 meters long and located on I-240 EXIT RAMP in 0.99 MI. E Of I-55 JCT., Shelby County, Tennessee.

No, I-240 EXIT RAMP is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.

I-240 EXIT RAMP is located 0.99 MI. E Of I-55 JCT. in Shelby County, Tennessee. The bridge carries I-240 EXIT RAMP over I-240 Rp / Corporate AVE. Its coordinates are 35.072528, -90.010169. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

I-240 EXIT RAMP carries I-240 EXIT RAMP over I-240 Rp / Corporate AVE. The bridge is 40.5 meters long and was built in 1983.

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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.