US Bridges

US 90 over Biloxi Bay

Good

Harrison County, Mississippi · Harrison/Jackson Cl · Structure no. 21000900240494A

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
8,766 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90 over Biloxi Bay is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 90 over Biloxi Bay in Harrison 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 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,500 by 2043. The structure is 8,766 ft (2,671.8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 90
CrossesBiloxi Bay
LocationHarrison/Jackson Cl
RouteU.S. Route 90
Coordinates30.41109, -88.84106
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+70 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length8,766 ft (2,671.8 m)
Longest span250 ft (76.2 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,500 (2023)
Projected traffic12,500 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Biloxi Bay built?

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

What condition is US 90 over Biloxi Bay 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 90 over Biloxi Bay carry?

About 12,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 90 over Biloxi Bay?

The structure is 8,766 ft (2,671.8 m) long with a longest span of 250 ft (76.2 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns US 90 over Biloxi Bay?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.