US Bridges

US 90 over East Pascagoula River

Good

Jackson County, Mississippi · 0.9 MI W SR 613 · Structure no. 210009003006830

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
3,579 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 over East Pascagoula River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 90 over East Pascagoula River in Jackson County, Mississippi. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 33,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,000 by 2043. The structure is 3,579 ft (1,090.9 m) long and 137 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesUS 90
CrossesEast Pascagoula River
Location0.9 MI W SR 613
RouteU.S. Route 90
Coordinates30.37327, -88.56795
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.1 US tons
Inventory rating24.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+24 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,579 ft (1,090.9 m)
Longest span250 ft (76.2 m)
Deck width137 ft (41.7 m)
Roadway width132 ft (40.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,000 (2023)
Projected traffic33,000 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure80
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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 90 over East Pascagoula River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

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

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

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

How long is US 90 over East Pascagoula River?

The structure is 3,579 ft (1,090.9 m) long with a longest span of 250 ft (76.2 m) and a deck 137 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 over East Pascagoula River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.