I 10 Ramp over Bernard Bayou
GoodHarrison County, Mississippi · At JCT of US 49 I 10 · Structure no. 17000100240359A
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 500 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 10 Ramp over Bernard Bayou is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I 10 Ramp over Bernard Bayou in Harrison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,700 by 2043. The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long and 32 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 10 Ramp over Bernard Bayou built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 10 Ramp over Bernard Bayou 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 2023.
How much traffic does I 10 Ramp over Bernard Bayou carry?
About 5,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is I 10 Ramp over Bernard Bayou?
The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns I 10 Ramp over Bernard Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.