US Bridges

I 22 over Central Ave/Ped-Bicycle

Good

Union County, Mississippi · 1.0 MI W SR 15 · Structure no. 210007807306500

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
532 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 22 over Central Ave/Ped-Bicycle is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 22 over Central Ave/Ped-Bicycle in Union County, Mississippi. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 60 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,000 by 2043. The structure is 532 ft (162.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 22
CrossesCentral Ave/Ped-Bicycle
Location1.0 MI W SR 15
RouteInterstate 22
CountyUnion County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.48113, -89.01616
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length532 ft (162.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2023)
Projected traffic14,000 by 2043
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 22 over Central Ave/Ped-Bicycle built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is I 22 over Central Ave/Ped-Bicycle 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does I 22 over Central Ave/Ped-Bicycle carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is I 22 over Central Ave/Ped-Bicycle?

The structure is 532 ft (162.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I 22 over Central Ave/Ped-Bicycle?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.