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.

You might also like…

View All
United States

Tacoma Narrows Bridge

Evaluating parallel bridges through wind tunnel studies and analysis  Shortly after opening in 1940, the original Tacoma Narrows Bridge sustained…

Get expert consultation on your
most complex projects

Tell us about your project