US Bridges

I 20 over North Street

Good

Rankin County, Mississippi · 0.9 MI E I 20 & US 80W · Structure no. 11000200610580A

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 20 over North Street is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 20 over North Street in Rankin County, Mississippi. It was built in 1967, 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 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 17,500 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,000 by 2043. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 20
CrossesNorth Street
Location0.9 MI E I 20 & US 80W
RouteInterstate 20
Coordinates32.27916, -89.9866
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,500 (2023)
Projected traffic18,000 by 2043
Trucks29%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 20 over North Street built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 20 over North 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does I 20 over North Street carry?

About 17,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is I 20 over North Street?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I 20 over North Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.