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Shelby County, TN · Structure #79I02400090

I-240 WB

I-240 WB in Near SR-4 JCT., Shelby County, Tennessee received a condition grade of C (59/100). Built in 1961, the bridge carries 148K vehicles daily on I-240 WB over Cherokee Bayou.

C
59/100
59
Condition Score
148K
Daily Traffic
1961
Year Built
9.4m
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

SubstructureFair
6/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
I-240 WB
Crosses Over
Cherokee Bayou
State
Tennessee
County
Shelby County
Location
Near SR-4 JCT.
Year Built
1961
Age
65 years
Daily Traffic
148,274
Lanes
3
Length
9.4 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
79I02400090

About This Bridge

I-240 WB is a 65-year-old bridge located Near SR-4 JCT. in Shelby County, Tennessee. The bridge carries I-240 WB over Cherokee Bayou with 3 traffic lanes, handling approximately 148K vehicles per day. Built in 1961, the structure spans 9.4 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

Near SR-4 JCT., Shelby County, Tennessee

35.080028, -89.956803

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Frequently Asked Questions

I-240 WB 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.

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

I-240 WB carries approximately 148K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 3 traffic lanes. It is 9.4 meters long and located on I-240 WB in Near SR-4 JCT., 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 Near SR-4 JCT. in Shelby County, Tennessee. The bridge carries I-240 WB over Cherokee Bayou. Its coordinates are 35.080028, -89.956803. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

I-240 WB carries I-240 WB over Cherokee Bayou. The bridge is 9.4 meters long and was built in 1961.

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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.