Vicksburg Bridge, Cantilever road bridge across Mississippi River between Delta and Vicksburg, United States.
Vicksburg Bridge is a cantilever road bridge spanning the Mississippi River between Louisiana and Mississippi. It carries Interstate 20 and U.S. Route 80, allowing both vehicle traffic and river navigation to coexist in this busy corridor.
An earlier bridge opened in 1930 and carried both trains and vehicles across the river. It was replaced in 1973 by the current cantilever structure to handle growing traffic demands between the two states.
The bridge forms an essential connection between Louisiana and Mississippi, supporting regional transportation networks and commercial activities along the Mississippi River corridor.
The bridge is open year-round and carries a steady flow of commercial and passenger traffic. Heavy congestion can occur during peak travel times, particularly around holidays and summer months.
A major rehabilitation in 2020 outfitted the bridge with modern LED lighting and advanced monitoring sensors. These upgrades allow engineers to track the bridge's condition in real time and catch any issues early.
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