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Shelby County, TN · Structure #79I02400080

I-240 WB

I-240 WB in I-240wb Over Airways BLVD, Shelby County, Tennessee received a condition grade of B (63/100). Built in 1961, the bridge carries 134K vehicles daily on I-240 WB over I-240 WB / Airways BLVD.

I-240 WB carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 63/100. 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 1961 and is now 65 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. I-240 WB carries an average daily traffic count of 133,838 vehicles, with 4 lane(s) crossing I-240 WB / Airways BLVD. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.

B
63/100
63
Condition Score
134K
Daily Traffic
1961
Year Built
52.4m
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
I-240 WB
Crosses Over
I-240 WB / Airways BLVD
State
Tennessee
County
Shelby County
Location
I-240wb Over Airways BLVD
Year Built
1961
Reconstructed
1984
Age
65 years
Daily Traffic
133,838
Lanes
4
Length
52.4 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
79I02400080

About This Bridge

I-240 WB is a 65-year-old bridge located I-240wb Over Airways BLVD in Shelby County, Tennessee. The bridge carries I-240 WB over I-240 WB / Airways BLVD with 4 traffic lanes, handling approximately 134K vehicles per day. Built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1984, the structure spans 52.4 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (63/100) 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-240wb Over Airways BLVD, Shelby County, Tennessee

35.076889, -89.985664

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Frequently Asked Questions

I-240 WB has a Condition Score of 63/100 (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.

I-240 WB was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1984, making it 65 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

I-240 WB carries approximately 134K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 4 traffic lanes. It is 52.4 meters long and located on I-240 WB in I-240wb Over Airways BLVD, Shelby County, Tennessee.

No, I-240 WB 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 WB is located I-240wb Over Airways BLVD in Shelby County, Tennessee. The bridge carries I-240 WB over I-240 WB / Airways BLVD. Its coordinates are 35.076889, -89.985664. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

I-240 WB carries I-240 WB over I-240 WB / Airways BLVD. The bridge is 52.4 meters long and was built in 1961, with reconstruction in 1984.

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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.