Delaware Avenue over I 55
FairPike County, Mississippi · 1.8 MI N US 98/SR 24 · Structure no. 510005505701720
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 272 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Delaware Avenue over I 55 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Delaware Avenue over I 55 in Pike County, Mississippi. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 2043. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Delaware Avenue over I 55 built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Delaware Avenue over I 55 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Delaware Avenue over I 55 carry?
About 2,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Delaware Avenue over I 55?
The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Delaware Avenue over I 55?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.