US 90 Biloxi Bay Bridge Replacement (tbi0606)
Biloxi, MS
Construction began in June of 2006 to replace the 1.6-mile US 90 Bridge across Biloxi Bay after it was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina on August 29, 2005. This project consisted of the design and construction of a new high-rise, six lane bridge, on a nearly parallel alignment with a Shared-Use Path (bicycle/pedestrian) new six lane bridge(s) over CSX Transportation Railroad. Associated roadway items include, lighting, removal of portions of existing pavement, and removal of the existing bridges and debris. American Transportation Award - August 2008 regional winner for "Innovative Management - from the American Association of State Highway & Transportation Officials (AASHTO), AAA, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Project Complete:
Concrete Pile: 1,219
Footings: 144
Columns: 288
Decks: over 1,000,000 sf
This fast paced bridge replacement was designed to be a minimum of 28 feet above the water to stand above any anticipated storm surge. The navigation channel is spanned by a 250 ft. haunch girder design that provides 95 ft. of clearance. This allows the tallest vessels to navigate under the bridge while traffic flows are unimpeded. The finished bridge features 3 lanes of traffic in each direction with shoulders and a 12 ft. wide Shared Use Path for bicycles and pedestrians.
Construction Method: Pile Bents 24" and 30"; CIP footings, columns, and caps; with 54, 72, and 78 bulb tees; plus a 78 inch haunch girder span at 290'; with CIP deck and Texas type barrier rail
Contract: ER/BR-0003-01(099) / 104556
Start Date: Notice of Award 06/16/06; Notice to Proceed 06/16/06
Completion Date: 04/08
Owner: Mississippi Department of Transportation
Joint Venture: GC Constructors (Massman/Traylor/Kiewit Southern)
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US 90 Biloxi Bay Bridge Replacement (tbi0606)
