US Bridges

I 55 over I 220E to I 55 North

Fair

Madison County, Mississippi · 0.8 MI N Hinds Cl · Structure no. 11000550451031A

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
374 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
47,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 55 over I 220E to I 55 North is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I 55 over I 220E to I 55 North in Madison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 47,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,000 by 2043. The structure is 374 ft (114 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 55
CrossesI 220E to I 55 North
Location0.8 MI N Hinds Cl
RouteInterstate 55
Coordinates32.41322, -90.14843
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length374 ft (114 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,000 (2023)
Projected traffic47,000 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 55 over I 220E to I 55 North built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 55 over I 220E to I 55 North 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I 55 over I 220E to I 55 North carry?

About 47,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I 55 over I 220E to I 55 North?

The structure is 374 ft (114 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns I 55 over I 220E to I 55 North?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.