Cochrane Africatown Bridge

Cochrane Africatown Bridge

The Cochrane Africatown USA Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge carrying mainline US 90 and Truck Route US 98 across the Mobile River in Mobile, Alabama. It is the only cable-stayed bridge in the state of Alabama.

The bridge was damaged on August 29, 2005 when an oil platform, the PSS Chermul, broke free from drydock and was wedged under the bridge by Hurricane Katrina.

Location

Mobile, Alabama
USA

Getting There

The Cochrane Africatown USA Bridge is located in Mobile, Alabama. Here are some ways to get there:

By Car: You can drive to the bridge by taking I-10 to exit 27 and then following the signs to the Africatown USA Welcome Center. The bridge is located near the welcome center. There is parking available nearby.

By Public Transportation: You can take a bus or train to Mobile and then take a taxi or rideshare service such as Uber or Lyft to the bridge.

By Taxi or Rideshare: You can take a taxi or rideshare service such as Uber or Lyft to the bridge. Mobile has several taxi companies that you can call or hail from the street.

The nearest airport to the Cochrane Africatown USA Bridge in Mobile, Alabama, is the Mobile Regional Airport (MOB), which is located approximately 20 miles west of the bridge.

No matter how you choose to get there, be sure to check the bridge's hours of operation before you go. Additionally, please note that parking can be limited during peak times, so plan accordingly.

Nearby Airports

This is a list of primary airports in Alabama that have scheduled passenger service on commercial airlines.