Hennepin Avenue Bridge, Suspension bridge in downtown Minneapolis, United States.
The Hennepin Avenue Bridge stretches 316 meters across the Mississippi River, featuring six traffic lanes and connecting downtown Minneapolis with Nicollet Island.
The first bridge at this location opened in 1855, marking the initial permanent crossing point over the Mississippi River in the United States.
The bridge bears the name of Father Louis Hennepin, who documented the Saint Anthony Falls downstream during his Mississippi River explorations in the 1600s.
The structure maintains an 11-meter clearance beneath its span, enabling continuous river navigation while accommodating vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists above.
The current bridge, completed in 1990, represents the fourth crossing constructed at this location, with two previous suspension bridges and one steel arch span.
Location: Minneapolis
Inception: 1990
Official opening: 1990
Length: 316 m
GPS coordinates: 44.98530,-93.26390
Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:29
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