US Bridges

I69EB to I55SB over US 51

Good

DeSoto County, Mississippi · I 69 EB Ramp over US 51 · Structure no. 37003040170140D

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
236 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I69EB to I55SB over US 51 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I69EB to I55SB 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2043. The structure is 236 ft (71.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI69EB to I55SB
CrossesUS 51
LocationI 69 EB Ramp over US 51
RouteInterstate 69
Coordinates34.86108, -89.99574
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length236 ft (71.8 m)
Longest span98 ft (30 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2023)
Projected traffic1,400 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 I69EB to I55SB over US 51 built?

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

What condition is I69EB to I55SB 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 I69EB to I55SB over US 51 carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is I69EB to I55SB over US 51?

The structure is 236 ft (71.8 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns I69EB to I55SB over US 51?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.