Franklin Avenue Bridge, Concrete arch bridge over Mississippi River in Minneapolis, United States.
The Franklin Avenue Bridge extends 1054 feet across the Mississippi River with a central span of 400 feet using reinforced concrete construction methods.
The bridge, completed in 1923, held the record for the longest concrete arch span in the world and earned National Register of Historic Places designation in 1978.
The structure bears the name of Frederick William Cappelen, a Norwegian-American engineer who designed multiple public works throughout Minneapolis before his death in 1921.
The bridge accommodates vehicles on County State Aid Highway 5 while providing dedicated lanes for cyclists and pedestrians crossing the Mississippi River.
Engineers constructed the new concrete arch spans around an existing metal truss bridge from 1889, which continued operating until the completion of new structure.
Location: Minneapolis
Inception: 1923
Made from material: concrete
GPS coordinates: 44.96390,-93.22280
Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45
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