I 59 over Canal Street
GoodPearl River County, Mississippi · I 59 over Old SR 43 · Structure no. 11000590550049B
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 121 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 59 over Canal Street is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 59 over Canal Street in Pearl River County, Mississippi. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 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 16,500 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2043. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 41 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 59 over Canal Street built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is I 59 over Canal Street 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does I 59 over Canal Street carry?
About 16,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is I 59 over Canal Street?
The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns I 59 over Canal Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.