US Bridges

Xr 20EB to 61NB over I 20 WB

Fair

Warren County, Mississippi · I 20/US 61 North Inchg · Structure no. 270006107511750

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Xr 20EB to 61NB over I 20 WB is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Xr 20EB to 61NB over I 20 WB 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,600 by 2043. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesXr 20EB to 61NB
CrossesI 20 WB
LocationI 20/US 61 North Inchg
RouteInterstate 20
Coordinates32.34828, -90.82801
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2023)
Projected traffic4,600 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$800 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Xr 20EB to 61NB over I 20 WB built?

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

What condition is Xr 20EB to 61NB over I 20 WB 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 Xr 20EB to 61NB over I 20 WB carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Xr 20EB to 61NB over I 20 WB?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Xr 20EB to 61NB over I 20 WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.