I 59 over Steele Road
GoodForrest County, Mississippi · 5.0 MI S Lamar Cl · Structure no. 11000590180588B
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 185 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 59 over Steele Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 59 over Steele Road in Forrest County, Mississippi. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 64 years old, older 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,000 by 2043. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 59 over Steele Road built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is I 59 over Steele Road 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does I 59 over Steele Road carry?
About 10,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is I 59 over Steele Road?
The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns I 59 over Steele Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.