US Bridges

I 59 over I 59 North to I 20 West

Fair

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · I 59 South over I 20 West · Structure no. 110005903814780

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
332 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 59 over I 59 North to I 20 West is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I 59 over I 59 North to I 20 West 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,000 by 2043. The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 59
CrossesI 59 North to I 20 West
LocationI 59 South over I 20 West
RouteInterstate 59
Coordinates32.34183, -88.77156
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating80.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length332 ft (101.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2023)
Projected traffic19,000 by 2043
Trucks28%
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$446 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 59 over I 59 North to I 20 West built?

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

What condition is I 59 over I 59 North to I 20 West 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I 59 over I 59 North to I 20 West carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is I 59 over I 59 North to I 20 West?

The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I 59 over I 59 North to I 20 West?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.