US 45 over US 278 /Sr 41
GoodMonroe County, Mississippi · US 45 over US 278/SR 41 · Structure no. 21000450482036A
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 414 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 45 over US 278 /Sr 41 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 45 over US 278 /Sr 41 in Monroe 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 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 3,150 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,150 by 2043. The structure is 414 ft (126.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 45 over US 278 /Sr 41 built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 45 over US 278 /Sr 41 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does US 45 over US 278 /Sr 41 carry?
About 3,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US 45 over US 278 /Sr 41?
The structure is 414 ft (126.2 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 45 over US 278 /Sr 41?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.