Greenville Bridge (U.S. 82)
Wind engineering expertise applied to a major Mississippi River Crossing
Wind engineering expertise applied to a major Mississippi River Crossing
Spanning 13,560 feet with a 1,380-foot cable-stayed main span, the U.S. 82 Bridge connects Greenville, Mississippi, across the Mississippi River. Completed in 2010, the bridge replaced a 1940 structure and became the third-longest cable-stayed bridge in North America at the time of opening. Its design required careful consideration of wind and vibration, both during construction and in long-term operations. Advanced studies and wind tunnel testing ensured aerodynamic stability, resilience against weather and traffic-induced vibrations, and safe performance for this landmark crossing of one of North America’s most significant waterways.