US Bridges

I 22 over Connector Road to SR 178

Good

Marshall County, Mississippi · 4.1 MI W SR 7 · Structure no. 21000780470271B

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
224 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 22 over Connector Road to SR 178 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 22 over Connector Road to SR 178 in Marshall County, Mississippi. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 15,500 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,000 by 2043. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 22
CrossesConnector Road to SR 178
Location4.1 MI W SR 7
RouteInterstate 22
CountyMarshall County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.79608, -89.49284
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating69.8 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,500 (2023)
Projected traffic24,000 by 2043
Trucks35%
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 22 over Connector Road to SR 178 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 22 over Connector Road to SR 178 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I 22 over Connector Road to SR 178 carry?

About 15,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is I 22 over Connector Road to SR 178?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I 22 over Connector Road to SR 178?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.