US Bridges

I 59 over US 84

Fair

Jones County, Mississippi · I 59 over US 84 East · Structure no. 110005903409610

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 59 over US 84 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 59 over US 84 in Jones County, Mississippi. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 66 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2043. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI 59
CrossesUS 84
LocationI 59 over US 84 East
RouteInterstate 59
Coordinates31.69754, -89.11727
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.7 m)
Roadway width109 ft (33.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2023)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2043
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$359 million (2035 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 59 over US 84 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is I 59 over US 84 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 84 carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is I 59 over US 84?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns I 59 over US 84?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.