Lake Mars Avenue over Canal
GoodJackson County, Mississippi · Sec 11 T 8S R 8W · Structure no. SA3000000000220
- Built
- 2022
- 3 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lake Mars Avenue over Canal is a concrete channel beam carrying Lake Mars Avenue over Canal in Jackson County, Mississippi. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2044. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lake Mars Avenue over Canal built?
It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lake Mars Avenue over Canal 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Lake Mars Avenue over Canal carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Lake Mars Avenue over Canal?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Lake Mars Avenue over Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.