US Bridges

I 20 over Cnic RR

Fair

Hinds County, Mississippi · 0.2 MI E I 55 · Structure no. 11000200250452C

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
313 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
58,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 20 over Cnic RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 20 over Cnic RR in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 5 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 58,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,000 by 2043. The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 20
CrossesCnic RR
Location0.2 MI E I 55
RouteInterstate 20
Coordinates32.27508, -90.20573
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length313 ft (95.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58,500 (2023)
Projected traffic64,000 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 Cnic RR built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 20 over Cnic RR 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 Cnic RR carry?

About 58,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I 20 over Cnic RR?

The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns I 20 over Cnic RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.