US Bridges

I 110 over Biloxi Back Bay

Fair

Harrison County, Mississippi · 1.3 MI N US 90 · Structure no. 110011002400130

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
5,728 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 110 over Biloxi Back Bay is a steel movable - bascule carrying I 110 over Biloxi Back Bay in Harrison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 6 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 32,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,000 by 2043. The structure is 5,728 ft (1,745.9 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesI 110
CrossesBiloxi Back Bay
Location1.3 MI N US 90
RouteInterstate 110
Coordinates30.41123, -88.89385
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+56 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length5,728 ft (1,745.9 m)
Longest span250 ft (76.2 m)
Deck width89 ft (27 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,000 (2023)
Projected traffic32,000 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I 110 over Biloxi Back Bay built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 110 over Biloxi Back Bay 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I 110 over Biloxi Back Bay carry?

About 32,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I 110 over Biloxi Back Bay?

The structure is 5,728 ft (1,745.9 m) long with a longest span of 250 ft (76.2 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns I 110 over Biloxi Back Bay?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.