US Bridges

I 55 N to I 220W over I 55

Fair

Madison County, Mississippi · JCT I 220 and I 55 · Structure no. 170022004501140

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
1,192 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
9,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 55 N to I 220W over I 55 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I 55 N to I 220W over I 55 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 9,400 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2043. The structure is 1,192 ft (363.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 55 N to I 220W
CrossesI 55
LocationJCT I 220 and I 55
RouteInterstate 220
Coordinates32.41116, -90.14731
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,192 ft (363.3 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,400 (2023)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure1
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 N to I 220W over I 55 built?

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

What condition is I 55 N to I 220W over I 55 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 N to I 220W over I 55 carry?

About 9,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is I 55 N to I 220W over I 55?

The structure is 1,192 ft (363.3 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns I 55 N to I 220W over I 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.