SR 53 over Wolf River
GoodHarrison County, Mississippi · 0.1 MI E Hancock Cl · Structure no. 310005302401730
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 272 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 53 over Wolf River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 53 over Wolf River in Harrison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2043. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.1 mi (108 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 53 over Wolf River built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 53 over Wolf River 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does SR 53 over Wolf River carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is SR 53 over Wolf River?
The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SR 53 over Wolf River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.