I 20 over US 49
FairRankin County, Mississippi · I 20 over US 49 · Structure no. 11000200610478B
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 270 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 38,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 20 over US 49 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 20 over US 49 in Rankin County, Mississippi. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 58 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 5 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 38,500 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,500 by 2043. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 69 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 20 over US 49 built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is I 20 over US 49 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does I 20 over US 49 carry?
About 38,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is I 20 over US 49?
The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.
Who owns I 20 over US 49?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.