US Bridges

I 55 over Madison Avenue

Good

Madison County, Mississippi · 2.1 MI N Natchez Trace · Structure no. 11000550451064A

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
437 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
43,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 55 over Madison Avenue is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 55 over Madison Avenue in Madison County, Mississippi. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 43,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,000 by 2043. The structure is 437 ft (133.1 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 55
CrossesMadison Avenue
Location2.1 MI N Natchez Trace
RouteInterstate 55
Coordinates32.45826, -90.14246
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 rating73.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length437 ft (133.1 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.8 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,000 (2023)
Projected traffic43,000 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 55 over Madison Avenue built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 55 over Madison Avenue 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I 55 over Madison Avenue carry?

About 43,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I 55 over Madison Avenue?

The structure is 437 ft (133.1 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns I 55 over Madison Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.