I 59 over Wolf River
GoodPearl River County, Mississippi · 2.1 MI N SR 26 · Structure no. 11000590550316A
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 240 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 59 over Wolf River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 59 over Wolf River 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 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,500 by 2043. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 45 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 59 over Wolf River built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is I 59 over Wolf River 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 Wolf River carry?
About 8,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is I 59 over Wolf River?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns I 59 over Wolf River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.