I 59S to US 98E over Steele Road
GoodForrest County, Mississippi · 5.0 MI S Lamar Cl · Structure no. 170005901805880
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 182 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 13,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 59S to US 98E over Steele Road is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 59S to US 98E over Steele Road in Forrest County, Mississippi. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,000 by 2043. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 31 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 59S to US 98E over Steele Road built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 59S to US 98E 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does I 59S to US 98E over Steele Road carry?
About 13,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is I 59S to US 98E over Steele Road?
The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns I 59S to US 98E over Steele Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.