I 59 over I 20 East
FairLauderdale County, Mississippi · I 59 South over I 20 East · Structure no. 11000590381479A
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 457 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 59 over I 20 East is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I 59 over I 20 East 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 457 ft (139.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 59 over I 20 East built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 59 over I 20 East 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does I 59 over I 20 East carry?
About 15,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is I 59 over I 20 East?
The structure is 457 ft (139.3 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns I 59 over I 20 East?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.