US 90 over East Pearl River
PoorPosted for loadHancock County, Mississippi · Miss/La State Line · Structure no. 210009002300010
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Movable - Swing
- Steel
- Length
- 961 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 90 over East Pearl River is a steel movable - swing carrying US 90 over East Pearl River in Hancock County, Mississippi. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2043. The structure is 961 ft (292.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 90 over East Pearl River built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 90 over East Pearl River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does US 90 over East Pearl River carry?
About 2,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US 90 over East Pearl River?
The structure is 961 ft (292.9 m) long with a longest span of 280 ft (85.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns US 90 over East Pearl River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.