I 20/I 59 over Relief
FairLauderdale County, Mississippi · 0.9 MI E JCT I 59 I 20 · Structure no. 11000590381485B
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 20/I 59 over Relief is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 20/I 59 over Relief in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 18,500 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,000 by 2043. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 20/I 59 over Relief built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is I 20/I 59 over Relief 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 20/I 59 over Relief carry?
About 18,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.
How long is I 20/I 59 over Relief?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.
Who owns I 20/I 59 over Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.