Canton Flyover over I 55
FairHinds County, Mississippi · 1.2 MI N SR 25 · Structure no. 180005502509860
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 583 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Canton Flyover over I 55 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Canton Flyover over I 55 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 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 8,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,400 by 2043. The structure is 583 ft (177.7 m) long and 42 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Canton Flyover over I 55 built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Canton Flyover over I 55 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 Canton Flyover over I 55 carry?
About 8,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Canton Flyover over I 55?
The structure is 583 ft (177.7 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Canton Flyover over I 55?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.