US Bridges

I 22 over Central Ave/Ped-Bicycle

Fair

Union County, Mississippi · 1.0 MI W SR 15 · Structure no. 21000780730650B

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
532 ft
7 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 2011, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

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 46 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
Coordinates34.48208, -89.01746
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 spans7 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length532 ft (162.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 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 structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 2011.

What condition is I 22 over Central Ave/Ped-Bicycle in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. 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 46 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.