US Bridges

I 20 over Meridian Speedway RR

Good

Hinds County, Mississippi · 11.0 MI E SR 22 · Structure no. 11000200250315B

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,677 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 20 over Meridian Speedway RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 20 over Meridian Speedway RR in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,000 by 2043. The structure is 1,677 ft (511.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 20
CrossesMeridian Speedway RR
Location11.0 MI E SR 22
RouteInterstate 20
Coordinates32.35594, -90.40918
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+11 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,677 ft (511.2 m)
Longest span275 ft (83.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,000 (2023)
Projected traffic17,000 by 2043
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 20 over Meridian Speedway RR built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 20 over Meridian Speedway RR 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 2024.

How much traffic does I 20 over Meridian Speedway RR carry?

About 17,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is I 20 over Meridian Speedway RR?

The structure is 1,677 ft (511.2 m) long with a longest span of 275 ft (83.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 20 over Meridian Speedway RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.