I 55 over High Street
FairHinds County, Mississippi · 1.9 MI N JCT I 55 I 20 · Structure no. 11000550250951A
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 287 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 48,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 55 over High Street is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 55 over High Street in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1967, 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 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 48,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,000 by 2043. The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long and 59 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 55 over High Street built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 55 over High Street 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does I 55 over High Street carry?
About 48,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is I 55 over High Street?
The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns I 55 over High Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.