Is the i40 bridge in Memphis still closed?

Is the i40 bridge in Memphis still closed?

All lanes of I-40 bridge in Memphis are now open.

Is the 1 40 bridge in Memphis Open?

The Interstate 40 bridge over the Mississippi River between Memphis and West Memphis fully reopened Monday, four days ahead of schedule.

Why is the I 40 bridge closed in Memphis?

The bridge was closed in May after a crack was found on a steel beam during a routine inspection. The closure was estimated to cost the trucking industry $2.4 million per day. All interstate traffic was diverted to the Interstate 55 bridge over the river, known as the “old bridge.”

Is the bridge fixed in Memphis?

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Transportation announced Tuesday that the initial fracture that shut down the Interstate 40 bridge at Memphis has been repaired, although there is more work to be done. TDOT expects the bridge to reopen by the end of July.

Which Memphis bridge is closed?

The Hernando DeSoto Bridge over the Mississippi River on the Tennessee-Arkansas line is seen May 14, days after it was closed. TDOT in May released photos of the crack that shut down the bridge.

Why did i40 bridge collapse?

The significant fracture that forced the closing of the Interstate 40 bridge over the Mississippi River on May 11 occurred on a steel beam that was made of a grade of steel that the Federal Highway Administration concluded was susceptible to cracks.

When did Memphis bridge crack?

Inspectors working for a private contractor discovered the crack May 11 during a routine inspection. They were so alarmed by the prospect of a catastrophic failure that they called 911. “We need to get people off the bridge immediately,” one inspector told a 911 dispatcher, according to audio posted by Fox13.

How many people died in the Webber Falls bridge collapse?

14 people
Friday marks the 15th anniversary of the I-40 bridge collapse in Webbers Falls that claimed the lives of 14 people. May 26, 2002 was the day 14 people died and three more were rescued from the Arkansas River after a tow boat crashed into a bridge pier, causing a portion of the bridge to collapse into the river.

How many people use the I-40 and I-55 bridges in Arkansas?

Before the de Soto bridge closure, the I-40 and I-55 bridges each averaged more than 40,000 vehicles daily, according to the Arkansas Transportation Department. Besides the I-40 and I-55 bridges, there are two railroad bridges over the Mississippi River at Memphis.

How long has the crack on the I-40 bridge been there?

While the crack in a steel beam on the 1-40 bridge was discovered May 11, a photo from 2019, confirmed by transportation officials to be authentic, shows the crack has potentially been there for years. Another photo appears to show a crack as far back as 2016, but the authenticity of that image remains under investigation.

How many miles long is I-40?

I-40 is 2,560 miles long and is a major cross-country freeway spanning 8 states. Running along the lower southern states in the U.S., it connects the desert Southwest to the Southeastern United States. Starting in Barstow, California, I-40 follows the historic Route 66 across the Mojave Desert.

Are there any railroad bridges over the Mississippi River in Memphis?

Besides the I-40 and I-55 bridges, there are two railroad bridges over the Mississippi River at Memphis. While the crack in a steel beam on the 1-40 bridge was discovered May 11, a photo from 2019, confirmed by transportation officials to be authentic, shows the crack has potentially been there for years.