The Dauphin Island Bridge, formally the Gordon Persons Bridge, carries a 3-mile (4.8 km), two-lane section of Alabama State Route 193 from mainland Mobile County, Alabama across the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway to Dauphin Island.

Jun 7, 2022 · Driving from Mobile to Dauphin Island is a quick 33-mile trip and is fastest via the 3-mile long Dauphin Island bridge. Driving from Pensacola is also faster via the Dauphin Island Bridge, and that is just a 92 mile drive.

Nov 9, 2020 · You can drive to Dauphin Island from mainland USA by taking the I–193 over the Dauphin Island Bridge if you're coming from Mobile, Alabama or Mississippi. Those coming from Gulf Shores or Florida can take the more scenic car ferry from Fort Morgan.

Aug 16, 2024 · By Car: The most common way to reach Dauphin Island is by driving across the Dauphin Island Bridge, also known as the Gordon Persons Bridge. This bridge spans over four miles, connecting the island to the Alabama mainland via Alabama State Route 193.

The Dauphin Island Bridge, formally the Gordon Persons Bridge, carries a 3-mile (4.8 km), two-lane section of Alabama State Route 193 from mainland Mobile County, Alabama across the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway to Dauphin Island.

The Dauphin Island Bridge, formally the Gordon Persons Bridge, carries a 3-mile, two-lane section of Alabama State Route 193 from mainland Mobile County, Alabama across the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway to Dauphin Island.

Dec 7, 2023 · From the mainland, Dauphin Island Parkway crosses the bridge to the island. Upon arrival you are greeted by the water tower and Veteran’s Memorial park on Bienville Blvd which runs the length of the island.

Jan 17, 2023 · Located three miles south of Mobile Bay, Dauphin Island has clear blue water and powdery white sand galore. It's connected to mainland Alabama by a bridge, and ferry rides take you to and from the island.

The 17,814’ long Dauphin Island Bridge was designed under an extremely accelerated schedule for ALDOT after the original bridge was destroyed by Hurricane Frederic in 1979. The replacement bridge was opened to traffic in July 1982 – just 34 months after the hurricane.

The Dauphin Island Bridge, formally the Gordon Persons Bridge, carries a 3-mile (4.8 km), two-lane section of Alabama State Route 193 from mainland Mobile County, Alabama across the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway to Dauphin Island.