Ponderosa Road over I 20
GoodNewton County, Mississippi · 1.0 MI E Scott Cl · Structure no. 410002005109990
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 262 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 380
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ponderosa Road over I 20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ponderosa Road over I 20 in Newton County, Mississippi. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 380 by 2043. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ponderosa Road over I 20 built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ponderosa Road over I 20 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 Ponderosa Road over I 20 carry?
About 380 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Ponderosa Road over I 20?
The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Ponderosa Road over I 20?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.