US Bridges

I55 NB to I20WB over I20 WB to I55SB and US51

Fair

Hinds County, Mississippi · 0.4 MI N Mcdowell RD · Structure no. 170005502509120

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
432 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I55 NB to I20WB over I20 WB to I55SB and US51 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I55 NB to I20WB over I20 WB to I55SB and US51 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 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 8,900 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,800 by 2043. The structure is 432 ft (131.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI55 NB to I20WB
CrossesI20 WB to I55SB and US51
Location0.4 MI N Mcdowell RD
RouteInterstate 55
Coordinates32.2735, -90.20906
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length432 ft (131.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,900 (2023)
Projected traffic9,800 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$396 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I55 NB to I20WB over I20 WB to I55SB and US51 built?

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

What condition is I55 NB to I20WB over I20 WB to I55SB and US51 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 I55 NB to I20WB over I20 WB to I55SB and US51 carry?

About 8,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is I55 NB to I20WB over I20 WB to I55SB and US51?

The structure is 432 ft (131.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I55 NB to I20WB over I20 WB to I55SB and US51?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.