I 20 over Pearl River
FairHinds County, Mississippi · Hinds/Rankin Cl · Structure no. 11000200250464B
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,312 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 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 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 54,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,000 by 2043. The structure is 1,312 ft (399.9 m) long and 75 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 20 over Pearl River built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
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 1,312 ft (399.9 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.
Who owns I 20 over Pearl River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.