US Bridges

I 55 South over I 55 Ramp to Ww Drive

Good

Hinds County, Mississippi · I 55S over I 55N to Ww DR · Structure no. 110005502509690

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
613 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 55 South over I 55 Ramp to Ww Drive is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I 55 South over I 55 Ramp to Ww Drive 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 103,000 by 2043. The structure is 613 ft (186.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 55 South
CrossesI 55 Ramp to Ww Drive
LocationI 55S over I 55N to Ww DR
RouteInterstate 55
CountyHinds County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.32673, -90.16141
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102.2 US tons
Inventory rating61.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length613 ft (186.8 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100,000 (2023)
Projected traffic103,000 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway
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
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 55 South over I 55 Ramp to Ww Drive built?

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

What condition is I 55 South over I 55 Ramp to Ww Drive in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does I 55 South over I 55 Ramp to Ww Drive carry?

About 100,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I 55 South over I 55 Ramp to Ww Drive?

The structure is 613 ft (186.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 55 South over I 55 Ramp to Ww Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.