I 55 over Soldier Colony Road
GoodMadison County, Mississippi · 0.9 MI S SR 22 · Structure no. 11000550451169B
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 155 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 55 over Soldier Colony Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 55 over Soldier Colony Road in Madison 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,000 by 2043. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 55 over Soldier Colony Road built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 55 over Soldier Colony Road 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 Soldier Colony Road carry?
About 20,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is I 55 over Soldier Colony Road?
The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns I 55 over Soldier Colony Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.