US 82 over Bear Lake
FairWashington County, Mississippi · 1.0 MI E US 61 · Structure no. 21000820760210A
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 202 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 82 over Bear Lake is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 82 over Bear Lake in Washington County, Mississippi. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2043. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 82 over Bear Lake built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 82 over Bear Lake 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does US 82 over Bear Lake carry?
About 5,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US 82 over Bear Lake?
The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 82 over Bear Lake?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.