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Shelby County, TN · Structure #79I02400127

I-240 EXIT RAMP

I-240 EXIT RAMP in I240eb Ramp To Airport, Shelby County, Tennessee received a condition grade of B (74/100). Built in 1975, the bridge carries 148K vehicles daily on I-240 EXIT RAMP over I-240 Rp / Airways BLVD.

I-240 EXIT RAMP carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 74/100. 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 1975 and is now 51 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 EXIT RAMP carries an average daily traffic count of 148,274 vehicles, with 1 lane(s) crossing I-240 Rp / Airways BLVD. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.

B
74/100
74
Condition Score
148K
Daily Traffic
1975
Year Built
57.6m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckGood
7/9

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 EXIT RAMP
Crosses Over
I-240 Rp / Airways BLVD
State
Tennessee
County
Shelby County
Location
I240eb Ramp To Airport
Year Built
1975
Age
51 years
Daily Traffic
148,274
Lanes
1
Length
57.6 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
79I02400127

About This Bridge

I-240 EXIT RAMP is a 51-year-old bridge located I240eb Ramp To Airport in Shelby County, Tennessee. The bridge carries I-240 EXIT RAMP over I-240 Rp / Airways BLVD with 1 traffic lane, handling approximately 148K vehicles per day. Built in 1975, the structure spans 57.6 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (74/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 7/9 (good), superstructure 6/9 (fair), and substructure 7/9 (good).

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

I240eb Ramp To Airport, Shelby County, Tennessee

35.070836, -89.987031

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Frequently Asked Questions

I-240 EXIT RAMP has a Condition Score of 74/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 7/9, superstructure 6/9, and substructure 7/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.

I-240 EXIT RAMP was built in 1975, making it 51 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

I-240 EXIT RAMP carries approximately 148K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 1 traffic lane. It is 57.6 meters long and located on I-240 EXIT RAMP in I240eb Ramp To Airport, 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 I240eb Ramp To Airport in Shelby County, Tennessee. The bridge carries I-240 EXIT RAMP over I-240 Rp / Airways BLVD. Its coordinates are 35.070836, -89.987031. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

I-240 EXIT RAMP carries I-240 EXIT RAMP over I-240 Rp / Airways BLVD. The bridge is 57.6 meters long and was built in 1975.

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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.