US Bridges

I 20/I 59 over SR 19 South/Sr 39 North

Good

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · Bonita Interchange · Structure no. 11000590381544A

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
246 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 20/I 59 over SR 19 South/Sr 39 North is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 20/I 59 over SR 19 South/Sr 39 North in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20,500 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,500 by 2043. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 20/I 59
CrossesSR 19 South/Sr 39 North
LocationBonita Interchange
RouteInterstate 59
Coordinates32.36738, -88.67257
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,500 (2023)
Projected traffic26,500 by 2043
Trucks35%
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$312 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 20/I 59 over SR 19 South/Sr 39 North built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 20/I 59 over SR 19 South/Sr 39 North in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does I 20/I 59 over SR 19 South/Sr 39 North carry?

About 20,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is I 20/I 59 over SR 19 South/Sr 39 North?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I 20/I 59 over SR 19 South/Sr 39 North?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.