US Bridges

I 55 over SR 22

Fair

Madison County, Mississippi · I 55 over SR 22 · Structure no. 11000550451178A

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
225 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 55 over SR 22 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 55 over SR 22 in Madison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 18,500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,500 by 2043. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 55
CrossesSR 22
LocationI 55 over SR 22
RouteInterstate 55
Coordinates32.60637, -90.06941
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating24.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,500 (2023)
Projected traffic18,500 by 2043
Trucks15%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 55 over SR 22 built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 55 over SR 22 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 SR 22 carry?

About 18,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I 55 over SR 22?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns I 55 over SR 22?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.