US Bridges

I 20 E to I 55 N over Over I 20 WB

PoorPosted for load

Rankin County, Mississippi · JCT I 55 & I 20 · Structure no. 110005506109310

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
1,317 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
25,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 20 E to I 55 N over Over I 20 WB is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I 20 E to I 55 N over Over I 20 WB in Rankin County, Mississippi. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,000 by 2043. The structure is 1,317 ft (401.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 20 E to I 55 N
CrossesOver I 20 WB
LocationJCT I 55 & I 20
RouteInterstate 55
Coordinates32.27599, -90.17659
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.4 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans17
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,317 ft (401.4 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,000 (2023)
Projected traffic27,000 by 2043
Trucks8%
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 E to I 55 N over Over I 20 WB built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is I 20 E to I 55 N over Over I 20 WB in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does I 20 E to I 55 N over Over I 20 WB carry?

About 25,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I 20 E to I 55 N over Over I 20 WB?

The structure is 1,317 ft (401.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I 20 E to I 55 N over Over I 20 WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.