US Bridges

I 55 S to I 20 E over I 55 I 20 and US 80

Good

Rankin County, Mississippi · 0.7 MI E Hinds Cl · Structure no. 170005506109310

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,551 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
22,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 55 S to I 20 E over I 55 I 20 and US 80 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 55 S to I 20 E over I 55 I 20 and US 80 in Rankin County, Mississippi. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 22,000 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,000 by 2043. The structure is 2,551 ft (777.5 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 55 S to I 20 E
CrossesI 55 I 20 and US 80
Location0.7 MI E Hinds Cl
RouteInterstate 55
Coordinates32.28123, -90.17308
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7 (+17 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,551 ft (777.5 m)
Longest span190 ft (57.9 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck21 ft (6.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,000 (2023)
Projected traffic25,000 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 55 S to I 20 E over I 55 I 20 and US 80 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 55 S to I 20 E over I 55 I 20 and 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I 55 S to I 20 E over I 55 I 20 and US 80 carry?

About 22,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is I 55 S to I 20 E over I 55 I 20 and US 80?

The structure is 2,551 ft (777.5 m) long with a longest span of 190 ft (57.9 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns I 55 S to I 20 E over I 55 I 20 and US 80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.