US Bridges

US 61N to I 20W over I 20 West to US 61 South

Fair

Warren County, Mississippi · 17.3 MI N Claiborne Cl · Structure no. 270006107511270

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
567 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 61N to I 20W over I 20 West to US 61 South is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 61N to I 20W over I 20 West to US 61 South 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2043. The structure is 567 ft (172.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 61N to I 20W
CrossesI 20 West to US 61 South
Location17.3 MI N Claiborne Cl
RouteInterstate 20
Coordinates32.30949, -90.887
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length567 ft (172.8 m)
Longest span170 ft (51.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2023)
Projected traffic900 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 61N to I 20W over I 20 West to US 61 South built?

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

What condition is US 61N to I 20W over I 20 West to US 61 South 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 US 61N to I 20W over I 20 West to US 61 South carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 61N to I 20W over I 20 West to US 61 South?

The structure is 567 ft (172.8 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 61N to I 20W over I 20 West to US 61 South?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.