The Biloxi Bay Bridge is a bridge in the U.S. state of Mississippi which carries U.S. Route 90 (US 90) over Biloxi Bay between Biloxi and Ocean Springs. Though the bridge's ballast and accompanying railroad track was heavily damaged by Hurricane Katrina in August 2005, the structure remained and subsequently underwent major repairs. It reopened to traffic on November 1, 2007. The span carries 6 lanes of traffic as well as a 12ft path for pedestrians and bicyclists on the Gulf side of the bridge.
After the bridge's destruction from Hurricane Katrina in 2005, the MDOT tasked the reconstruction of the bridge to GC Constructors and its subcontractor Parsons for $339 million. Terms of the contract included that the bridge must have 1 lane of traffic in each direction open within 18 months, and all construction completed within 22 months. Construction was completed ahead of schedule, at 20 months. The new bridge is 129 feet wide, with 3 lanes of traffic in each direction, as well as a 12 ft pedestrian & cyclist path on the south facing side of the bridge. The new bridge is designed to withstand hurricane-force winds and waves similar to those of Katrina. Put Biloxi Bay Bridge into our Biloxi online trip builder to see other points of interest to visit during your vacation in Biloxi.
Biloxi Bay Bridge reviews
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We crossed this bridge several times. It goes up higher than you realize. Nice view of the bay! It is pretty at night when it is lit up!
We crossed this bridge several times. It goes up higher than you realize. Nice view of the bay! It is pretty at night when it is lit up! more »
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A quick way to get from Biloxi to Ocean Springs, Scenic but also practical. We use it almost daily now.
A quick way to get from Biloxi to Ocean Springs, Scenic but also practical. We use it almost daily now. more »
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What a beautiful bridge. We are on a road trip and had to stop and walk to the top. It's just extraordinarily beautiful!!! This is a thing -- there's alot of people running and biking up and down this bridge. Do it! It's totally worth it 🙂🙏
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Stunning bridge & great fishing below
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