W Lake Washington over Canal
GoodWashington County, Mississippi · Sec 15 T14N R 8W B · Structure no. SA7600000000012
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 240 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 310
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
W Lake Washington over Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Lake Washington over Canal in Washington County, Mississippi. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 310 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 434 by 2041. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W Lake Washington over Canal built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is W Lake Washington over Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does W Lake Washington over Canal carry?
About 310 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is W Lake Washington over Canal?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns W Lake Washington over Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.