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Shelby County, TN · Structure #79I02400083

I240EB / RAMP

I240EB / RAMP in I240/Airways Rmp To I240, Shelby County, Tennessee received a condition grade of B (64/100). Built in 1963, the bridge carries 148K vehicles daily on I240EB / RAMP over I-240 EB / Ramp.

I240EB / RAMP carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 64/100. 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. I240EB / RAMP carries an average daily traffic count of 148,274 vehicles, with 3 lane(s) crossing I-240 EB / Ramp. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.

B
64/100
64
Condition Score
148K
Daily Traffic
1963
Year Built
32.6m
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
I240EB / RAMP
Crosses Over
I-240 EB / Ramp
State
Tennessee
County
Shelby County
Location
I240/Airways Rmp To I240
Year Built
1963
Age
63 years
Daily Traffic
148,274
Lanes
3
Length
32.6 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
79I02400083

About This Bridge

I240EB / RAMP is a 63-year-old bridge located I240/Airways Rmp To I240 in Shelby County, Tennessee. The bridge carries I240EB / RAMP over I-240 EB / Ramp with 3 traffic lanes, handling approximately 148K vehicles per day. Built in 1963, the structure spans 32.6 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (64/100) 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

I240/Airways Rmp To I240, Shelby County, Tennessee

35.076028, -89.983886

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Frequently Asked Questions

I240EB / RAMP has a Condition Score of 64/100 (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.

I240EB / RAMP was built in 1963, making it 63 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

I240EB / RAMP carries approximately 148K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 3 traffic lanes. It is 32.6 meters long and located on I240EB / RAMP in I240/Airways Rmp To I240, Shelby County, Tennessee.

No, I240EB / 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.

I240EB / RAMP is located I240/Airways Rmp To I240 in Shelby County, Tennessee. The bridge carries I240EB / RAMP over I-240 EB / Ramp. Its coordinates are 35.076028, -89.983886. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

I240EB / RAMP carries I240EB / RAMP over I-240 EB / Ramp. The bridge is 32.6 meters long and was built in 1963.

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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.