US Bridges

I 20 over US 80

Good

Rankin County, Mississippi · I 20 over US 80 · Structure no. 11000200610601B

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
362 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
17,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 20 over US 80 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 20 over US 80 in Rankin County, Mississippi. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 19,000 by 2043. The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 20
CrossesUS 80
LocationI 20 over US 80
RouteInterstate 20
Coordinates32.2769, -89.94988
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length362 ft (110.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,500 (2023)
Projected traffic19,000 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$380 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 20 over US 80 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 20 over US 80 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 US 80 carry?

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

How long is I 20 over US 80?

The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I 20 over US 80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.