I 20 over Ellis Avenue
FairHinds County, Mississippi · 2.3 MI E SR 18 · Structure no. 11000200250435B
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 232 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 41,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 20 over Ellis Avenue is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 20 over Ellis Avenue 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 41,500 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,500 by 2043. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 20 over Ellis Avenue built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 20 over Ellis Avenue in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does I 20 over Ellis Avenue carry?
About 41,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is I 20 over Ellis Avenue?
The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns I 20 over Ellis Avenue?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.