I 20/I 59 over Grand Ave
FairLauderdale County, Mississippi · 1.9 MI E US 11 · Structure no. 110005903815220
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 887 ft
- 11 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 56,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 20/I 59 over Grand Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 20/I 59 over Grand Ave in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 56,000 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 72,000 by 2043. The structure is 887 ft (270.4 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 20/I 59 over Grand Ave built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 20/I 59 over Grand Ave 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does I 20/I 59 over Grand Ave carry?
About 56,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is I 20/I 59 over Grand Ave?
The structure is 887 ft (270.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.
Who owns I 20/I 59 over Grand Ave?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.