US Bridges

Beach Blvd. over Canal

Good

Jackson County, Mississippi · Sec 13 T 8S R 6W · Structure no. SA3000000000221

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,700
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beach Blvd. over Canal is a concrete channel beam carrying Beach Blvd. over Canal in Jackson County, Mississippi. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBeach Blvd.
CrossesCanal
LocationSec 13 T 8S R 6W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates30.34364, -88.53589
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2024)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Beach Blvd. over Canal built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beach Blvd. 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 Beach Blvd. over Canal carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Beach Blvd. over Canal?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Beach Blvd. over Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.