I 22 over US 45
FairLee County, Mississippi · US 78 over US 45 · Structure no. 21000780410882A
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 346 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 22 over US 45 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 22 over US 45 in Lee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2043. The structure is 346 ft (105.6 m) long and 51 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 22 over US 45 built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 22 over US 45 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does I 22 over US 45 carry?
About 16,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is I 22 over US 45?
The structure is 346 ft (105.6 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns I 22 over US 45?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.