US Bridges

I 55 over SR 22

Good

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

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
226 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 1999, so it is 26 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 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 18,500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2043. The structure is 226 ft (68.8 m) long and 45 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
Coordinates32.60586, -90.06913
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length226 ft (68.8 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,500 (2023)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
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 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 55 over SR 22 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 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 226 ft (68.8 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 55 over SR 22?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.