US Bridges

US 90 over Bay ST Louis

Good

Hancock County, Mississippi · Hancock/Harrison Cl · Structure no. 210009002301900

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
11,129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 over Bay ST Louis is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 90 over Bay ST Louis in Hancock County, Mississippi. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,000 by 2043. The structure is 11,129 ft (3,392.1 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 59 mi (95 km).

CarriesUS 90
CrossesBay ST Louis
LocationHancock/Harrison Cl
RouteU.S. Route 90
Coordinates30.31929, -89.32251
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+73 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length11,129 ft (3,392.1 m)
Longest span250 ft (76.2 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.9 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,000 (2023)
Projected traffic16,000 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed59 mi (95 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 90 over Bay ST Louis built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 90 over Bay ST Louis 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 90 over Bay ST Louis carry?

About 16,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 90 over Bay ST Louis?

The structure is 11,129 ft (3,392.1 m) long with a longest span of 250 ft (76.2 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 over Bay ST Louis?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.