US Bridges

I 220 over John R. Lynch Street

Fair

Hinds County, Mississippi · 0.5 MI N I 20 · Structure no. 11002200250005B

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
315 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 220 over John R. Lynch Street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 220 over John R. Lynch Street in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 24,500 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,000 by 2043. The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 220
CrossesJohn R. Lynch Street
Location0.5 MI N I 20
RouteInterstate 220
Coordinates32.29574, -90.24795
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.4 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length315 ft (96 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,500 (2023)
Projected traffic27,000 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 220 over John R. Lynch Street built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 220 over John R. Lynch 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I 220 over John R. Lynch Street carry?

About 24,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I 220 over John R. Lynch Street?

The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns I 220 over John R. Lynch Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.