US Bridges

I 20 East over I 59 N Ramp to I 20 W

Fair

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · 8.4 MI E Newton Cl · Structure no. 11000200381315B

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
557 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 20 East over I 59 N Ramp to I 20 W is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I 20 East over I 59 N Ramp to I 20 W in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,000 by 2043. The structure is 557 ft (169.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 20 East
CrossesI 59 N Ramp to I 20 W
Location8.4 MI E Newton Cl
RouteInterstate 20
CountyLauderdale County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.34281, -88.77439
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating77.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length557 ft (169.8 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2023)
Projected traffic17,000 by 2043
Trucks34%
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$612 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 20 East over I 59 N Ramp to I 20 W built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 20 East over I 59 N Ramp to I 20 W 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I 20 East over I 59 N Ramp to I 20 W carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is I 20 East over I 59 N Ramp to I 20 W?

The structure is 557 ft (169.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I 20 East over I 59 N Ramp to I 20 W?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.