US Bridges

I 55 over Sawyer Road

Fair

Montgomery County, Mississippi · 2.6 MI N US 82 · Structure no. 11000550491866B

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
182 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 55 over Sawyer Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 55 over Sawyer Road in Montgomery County, Mississippi. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2043. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 55
CrossesSawyer Road
Location2.6 MI N US 82
RouteInterstate 55
CountyMontgomery County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.52289, -89.76953
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating49.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (2023)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2043
Trucks30%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$193 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 55 over Sawyer Road built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 55 over Sawyer Road 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does I 55 over Sawyer Road carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is I 55 over Sawyer Road?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns I 55 over Sawyer Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.