10th Avenue Bridge

The 10th Avenue Bridge is a reinforced concrete deck arch structure spanning the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, linking the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood with the eastern part of the city. It accommodates four lanes of traffic and maintains about 101 feet (31 meters) of clearance above the water.

The current bridge was built between 1926 and 1929, replacing an earlier structure from 1874 that was demolished during World War II. This construction marked a major update to the crossing in the early modern era.

The bridge serves as a daily crossing point that shapes how people move between neighborhoods on either side of the river. It has become part of the city's identity as a practical connection between different urban areas.

The bridge accommodates four lanes of vehicle traffic flowing in both directions and is accessible to pedestrians and cyclists. This makes it a practical crossing for various types of transportation needs across the river.

The bridge spans over the area where the lower Saint Anthony Falls lock and dam system operates, near the Southeast Steam Plant industrial site. This positioning connects modern traffic infrastructure with the river's historical role in powering the city's industry.

Location: Minneapolis

Inception: 1929

Official opening: 1929

Made from material: reinforced concrete

GPS coordinates: 44.97889,-93.24389

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:03