US Bridges

I 20 over Lynch ST Abandoned RR

Poor

Hinds County, Mississippi · 0.9 MI W SR 18 · Structure no. 11000200250399B

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
323 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
25,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 20 over Lynch ST Abandoned RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 20 over Lynch ST Abandoned RR in Hinds 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 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.

It carries about 25,000 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,500 by 2043. The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 20
CrossesLynch ST Abandoned RR
Location0.9 MI W SR 18
RouteInterstate 20
Coordinates32.301, -90.28106
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length323 ft (98.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,000 (2023)
Projected traffic27,500 by 2043
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 20 over Lynch ST Abandoned RR built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 20 over Lynch ST Abandoned RR 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I 20 over Lynch ST Abandoned RR carry?

About 25,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I 20 over Lynch ST Abandoned RR?

The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I 20 over Lynch ST Abandoned RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.