I 55 over Pearl River Channel
FairHinds County, Mississippi · 1.2 MI N JCT I 55 I 20 · Structure no. 11000550250943B
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,032 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 56,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 55 over Pearl River Channel is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 55 over Pearl River Channel in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 58 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 56,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,000 by 2043. The structure is 1,032 ft (314.6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 55 over Pearl River Channel built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is I 55 over Pearl River Channel 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 55 over Pearl River Channel carry?
About 56,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is I 55 over Pearl River Channel?
The structure is 1,032 ft (314.6 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.
Who owns I 55 over Pearl River Channel?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.