I 55 over Northside Drive
FairHinds County, Mississippi · 1.6 MI N SR 25 · Structure no. 11000550250991B
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 412 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 53,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 55 over Northside Drive is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I 55 over Northside Drive in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 53,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,500 by 2043. The structure is 412 ft (125.6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 55 over Northside Drive built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 55 over Northside Drive 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 Northside Drive carry?
About 53,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is I 55 over Northside Drive?
The structure is 412 ft (125.6 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns I 55 over Northside Drive?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.