I-240
I-240 in 1.0 MI. N Of SR-23 JCT., Shelby County, Tennessee received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 1968, the bridge carries 206K vehicles daily on I-240 over Branch. It is classified as structurally deficient.
I-240 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 1968 and is now 58 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 carries an average daily traffic count of 206,483 vehicles, with 10 lane(s) crossing Branch. 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 58-year-old bridge located 1.0 MI. N Of SR-23 JCT. in Shelby County, Tennessee. The bridge carries I-240 over Branch with 10 traffic lanes, handling approximately 206K vehicles per day. Built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2016, the structure spans 6.9 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 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 was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2016, making it 58 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 10 traffic lanes. It is 6.9 meters long and located on I-240 in 1.0 MI. N Of SR-23 JCT., Shelby County, Tennessee.
Yes, I-240 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 is located 1.0 MI. N Of SR-23 JCT. in Shelby County, Tennessee. The bridge carries I-240 over Branch. Its coordinates are 35.144444, -89.873917. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
I-240 carries I-240 over Branch. The bridge is 6.9 meters long and was built in 1968, with reconstruction in 2016.
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.