I-240-RAMP
I-240-RAMP in At I240 & SR 4 JCT, Shelby County, Tennessee received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 1965, the bridge carries 148K vehicles daily on I-240-RAMP over I-240 Ramp / Ditch. It is classified as structurally deficient.
I-240-RAMP carries an F on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 0/100 — the bottom tier of the FHWA NBI distribution. Component ratings flag the structure for near-term rehabilitation or replacement; the bridge may remain open to traffic but is on the priority list for action.
The bridge was built in 1965 and is now 61 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-RAMP carries an average daily traffic count of 148,274 vehicles, with 3 lane(s) crossing I-240 Ramp / Ditch. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.
Component Ratings
The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear
Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck
Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck
Bridge Details
About This Bridge
I-240-RAMP is a 61-year-old bridge located At I240 & SR 4 JCT in Shelby County, Tennessee. The bridge carries I-240-RAMP over I-240 Ramp / Ditch with 3 traffic lanes, handling approximately 148K vehicles per day. Built in 1965, the structure spans 7 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of F (0/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 0/9 (serious), superstructure 0/9 (serious), and substructure 0/9 (serious). The bridge is classified as structurally deficient, meaning at least one major component is rated 4 or below, this signals a need for repair or replacement but does not necessarily indicate an immediate safety hazard.
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
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Frequently Asked Questions
I-240-RAMP has a Condition Score of 0/100 (Grade F). Its deck is rated 0/9, superstructure 0/9, and substructure 0/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is classified as structurally deficient.
I-240-RAMP was built in 1965, making it 61 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
I-240-RAMP carries approximately 148K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 3 traffic lanes. It is 7 meters long and located on I-240-RAMP in At I240 & SR 4 JCT, Shelby County, Tennessee.
Yes, I-240-RAMP is classified as structurally deficient because at least one of its primary components (deck, superstructure, or substructure) is rated 4 or below on the 0-9 NBI scale. This does not necessarily mean it is unsafe, but it requires significant repair or replacement.
I-240-RAMP is located At I240 & SR 4 JCT in Shelby County, Tennessee. The bridge carries I-240-RAMP over I-240 Ramp / Ditch. Its coordinates are 35.080806, -89.957139. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
I-240-RAMP carries I-240-RAMP over I-240 Ramp / Ditch. The bridge is 7 meters long and was built in 1965.
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.