I-240
I-240 in I-40 JCT., Shelby County, Tennessee received a condition grade of B (78/100). Built in 2005, the bridge carries 206K vehicles daily on I-240 over I240 WB / I40 / Sr001.
I-240 carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 78/100. 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 2005 and is 21 years old — relatively young against the U.S. bridge stock. Modern bridges built to current FHWA standards generally outperform older structures on condition ratings. I-240 carries an average daily traffic count of 206,483 vehicles, with 2 lane(s) crossing I240 WB / I40 / Sr001. 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 is a 21-year-old bridge located I-40 JCT. in Shelby County, Tennessee. The bridge carries I-240 over I240 WB / I40 / Sr001 with 2 traffic lanes, handling approximately 206K vehicles per day. Built in 2005, the structure spans 601.7 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (78/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 6/9 (fair), superstructure 8/9 (good), and substructure 7/9 (good).
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
Location Map
Frequently Asked Questions
I-240 has a Condition Score of 78/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 6/9, superstructure 8/9, and substructure 7/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.
I-240 was built in 2005, making it 21 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
I-240 carries approximately 206K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 2 traffic lanes. It is 601.7 meters long and located on I-240 in I-40 JCT., Shelby County, Tennessee.
No, I-240 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 is located I-40 JCT. in Shelby County, Tennessee. The bridge carries I-240 over I240 WB / I40 / Sr001. Its coordinates are 35.149617, -89.882103. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
I-240 carries I-240 over I240 WB / I40 / Sr001. The bridge is 601.7 meters long and was built in 2005.
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.