US Bridges

I 20 over I 20 W to US 61S Ramp

Fair

Warren County, Mississippi · 1.7 MI E LA ST Line · Structure no. 110002007500170

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

About this bridge

I 20 over I 20 W to US 61S Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 20 over I 20 W to US 61S 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 31,000 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,000 by 2043. The structure is 517 ft (157.6 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
CrossesI 20 W to US 61S Ramp
Location1.7 MI E LA ST Line
RouteInterstate 20
CountyWarren County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.31296, -90.88754
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating66.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length517 ft (157.6 m)
Longest span195 ft (59.4 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 I 20 W to US 61S Ramp built?

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

What condition is I 20 over I 20 W to US 61S Ramp 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I 20 over I 20 W to US 61S Ramp carry?

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

How long is I 20 over I 20 W to US 61S Ramp?

The structure is 517 ft (157.6 m) long with a longest span of 195 ft (59.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I 20 over I 20 W to US 61S Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.