US Bridges

I 59 over SR 43

Fair

Pearl River County, Mississippi · I 59 over SR 43 · Structure no. 11000590550044B

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
230 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 59 over SR 43 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 59 over SR 43 in Pearl River County, Mississippi. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 62 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 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,500 by 2043. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 59
CrossesSR 43
LocationI 59 over SR 43
RouteInterstate 59
CountyPearl River County
StateMississippi
Coordinates30.51734, -89.66346
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,500 (2023)
Projected traffic17,500 by 2043
Trucks16%
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 with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$400 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 59 over SR 43 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is I 59 over SR 43 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I 59 over SR 43 carry?

About 14,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I 59 over SR 43?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I 59 over SR 43?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.