Did you know? The oldest bridge in the NBI was built in 1697.
Did you know? The oldest bridge in the NBI was built in 1697.
What did one bridge say to the other? 'You're looking a bit stressed.'
over I24/I24RP TO CENTRAL AVE
1.2 M E OF I124 JCT
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This bridge has a Fair overall condition rating of 5 out of 9. While it is not classified as structurally deficient, it shows some deterioration that is being monitored.
The bridge carries 105,057 vehicles per day and is 66 years old (reconstructed in 1990).
Its sufficiency rating of 54.2 places it below the national average of 63.6.
The NBI records a navigation clearance of 14 feet — the minimum vertical space below the bridge deck. The total height of the bridge structure (including towers, railings, and superstructure) may be higher.
For travelers with bridge anxiety
This bridge may cause some awareness for travelers with bridge anxiety, but has manageable characteristics.
This bridge is 165 feet long — a short crossing, about 10-15 seconds.
A standard overpass design with solid barriers on each side.
About 14 feet above ground — standard overpass height.
About 105,057 vehicles cross daily — very heavy traffic, high congestion risk.
The deck is 144 feet wide with multiple lanes — easy to stay in a center lane.
This bridge crosses over land, not water — no water views below.
This comfort score is designed to help individuals with bridge anxiety plan their travel. All bridges in the National Bridge Inventory are regularly inspected and deemed safe for travel. This is not medical advice — if you experience severe anxiety, please consult a healthcare professional.
Year Built
1960
66 years old (rebuilt 1990)
Structure Type
Prestressed Concrete Box Beam (Multiple)
Total Length
165 ft
50.3 m
Deck Width
144 ft
43.9 m
Spans
4
sections between supports
Max Span
55 ft
longest unsupported section (16.8 m)
Traffic Lanes
8 lanes
Two-way traffic
Clearance Below
14 ft
navigation clearance under deck
Clearance height compared to familiar objects
Height shown is the navigation clearance below the bridge deck. The total height of the bridge structure (including towers and superstructure) may be higher.
Daily Traffic
105,057vehicles/day
35.02412°N, 85.30051°W
Prestressed Concrete Box Beam (Multiple)
A prestressed concrete box beam bridge combines hollow box sections with prestressing technology, enabling longer spans with reduced weight and material usage.
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Data from the National Bridge Inventory (NBI), maintained by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
Data year: 2025. Conditions may have changed since the last inspection.
This information is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be used as the sole basis for any decisions related to bridge safety or transportation planning. Always consult official sources and local authorities for the most current data.