US Bridges

US 61 over I 20 West

Fair

Warren County, Mississippi · US 61N over I 20W · Structure no. 210006107511740

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
203 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 61 over I 20 West is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 61 over I 20 West in Warren County, Mississippi. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 27,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,000 by 2043. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 61
CrossesI 20 West
LocationUS 61N over I 20W
RouteU.S. Route 61
CountyWarren County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.34808, -90.82939
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,000 (2023)
Projected traffic27,000 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$500 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 61 over I 20 West built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 61 over I 20 West 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 61 over I 20 West carry?

About 27,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 61 over I 20 West?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 61 over I 20 West?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.