US Bridges

I 20 over Pearl River

Fair

Hinds County, Mississippi · Hinds/Rankin Cl · Structure no. 11000200250464A

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,232 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
54,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 20 over Pearl River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 20 over Pearl River in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 54,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,000 by 2043. The structure is 1,232 ft (375.5 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 20
CrossesPearl River
LocationHinds/Rankin Cl
RouteInterstate 20
CountyHinds County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.27668, -90.17833
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+23 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,232 ft (375.5 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,000 (2023)
Projected traffic56,000 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 20 over Pearl River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 20 over Pearl River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I 20 over Pearl River carry?

About 54,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is I 20 over Pearl River?

The structure is 1,232 ft (375.5 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns I 20 over Pearl River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.