US Bridges

I 20 over US 61N to I20W Ramp

Poor

Warren County, Mississippi · 1.5 MI E LA ST Line · Structure no. 110002007500150

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
412 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 20 over US 61N to I20W Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 20 over US 61N to I20W Ramp in Warren County, Mississippi. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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.

It carries about 31,000 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,000 by 2043. The structure is 412 ft (125.6 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 20
CrossesUS 61N to I20W Ramp
Location1.5 MI E LA ST Line
RouteInterstate 20
CountyWarren County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.31158, -90.89011
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length412 ft (125.6 m)
Longest span164 ft (50 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,000 (2023)
Projected traffic31,000 by 2043
Trucks38%
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 over US 61N to I20W Ramp built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 20 over US 61N to I20W Ramp 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I 20 over US 61N to I20W Ramp carry?

About 31,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is I 20 over US 61N to I20W Ramp?

The structure is 412 ft (125.6 m) long with a longest span of 164 ft (50 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I 20 over US 61N to I20W Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.