US Bridges

US 90 over West Pascagoula River

Fair

Jackson County, Mississippi · 6.6 MI E SR 57 · Structure no. 210009003006560

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,824 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 over West Pascagoula River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 90 over West Pascagoula River in Jackson County, Mississippi. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 33,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,000 by 2043. The structure is 1,824 ft (556 m) long and 118 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesUS 90
CrossesWest Pascagoula River
Location6.6 MI E SR 57
RouteU.S. Route 90
Coordinates30.38324, -88.61044
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+38 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,824 ft (556 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width118 ft (35.9 m)
Roadway width113 ft (34.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,000 (2023)
Projected traffic33,000 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure60
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 90 over West Pascagoula River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 90 over West Pascagoula River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 90 over West Pascagoula River carry?

About 33,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 90 over West Pascagoula River?

The structure is 1,824 ft (556 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 over West Pascagoula River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.