US Bridges

I 55 over Brookway Blvd

Good

Lincoln County, Mississippi · 2.2 MI N US 84 · Structure no. 11000550430400A

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
283 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 55 over Brookway Blvd is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 55 over Brookway Blvd in Lincoln County, Mississippi. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,500 by 2043. The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 55
CrossesBrookway Blvd
Location2.2 MI N US 84
RouteInterstate 55
Coordinates31.57906, -90.475
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length283 ft (86.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,500 (2023)
Projected traffic14,500 by 2043
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure20
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$425 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 55 over Brookway Blvd built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 55 over Brookway Blvd 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does I 55 over Brookway Blvd carry?

About 12,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I 55 over Brookway Blvd?

The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 55 over Brookway Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.