US Bridges

Westhaven Blvd over Bch Lynch CR

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Hinds County, Mississippi · Sec 2 T 5N R 1W · Structure no. SA2500000000103

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,300
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westhaven Blvd over Bch Lynch CR is a concrete channel beam carrying Westhaven Blvd over Bch Lynch CR in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,450 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWesthaven Blvd
CrossesBch Lynch CR
LocationSec 2 T 5N R 1W
RouteCity Street 8280
CountyHinds County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.30103, -90.27017
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2023)
Projected traffic3,450 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Westhaven Blvd over Bch Lynch CR built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Westhaven Blvd over Bch Lynch CR 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Westhaven Blvd over Bch Lynch CR carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Westhaven Blvd over Bch Lynch CR?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Westhaven Blvd over Bch Lynch CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.