The the Gerald Desmond replacement bridge. When completed, the new bridge will span the Port of Long Beach’s Back Channel with a deck rising 205 feet above the water. The cable-stayed bridge will include additional traffic lanes, a higher clearance to accommodate larger cargo ships, and a dedicated bicycle path and pedestrian walkway, including scenic overlooks. With two towers reaching 515 feet into the sky, it will be the second-tallest cable-stayed bridge in the United States.