US Bridges

I 59 over US 11

Fair

Jones County, Mississippi · I 59 over US 11 · Structure no. 11000590340920B

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
195 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 59 over US 11 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I 59 over US 11 in Jones County, Mississippi. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 6 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,000 by 2043. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 59
CrossesUS 11
LocationI 59 over US 11
RouteInterstate 59
CountyJones County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.66412, -89.15917
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2023)
Projected traffic18,000 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$335 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 59 over US 11 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 59 over US 11 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does I 59 over US 11 carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is I 59 over US 11?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns I 59 over US 11?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.