US Bridges

I55SB to I69WB over US 51

Good

DeSoto County, Mississippi · I 69 WB Ramp over US 51 · Structure no. 37003040170140A

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
227 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I55SB to I69WB over US 51 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I55SB to I69WB over US 51 in DeSoto County, Mississippi. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2043. The structure is 227 ft (69.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI55SB to I69WB
CrossesUS 51
LocationI 69 WB Ramp over US 51
RouteInterstate 69
Coordinates34.86219, -89.99502
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length227 ft (69.3 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2023)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I55SB to I69WB over US 51 built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is I55SB to I69WB over US 51 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does I55SB to I69WB over US 51 carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is I55SB to I69WB over US 51?

The structure is 227 ft (69.3 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns I55SB to I69WB over US 51?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.