Fort Road Bridge, Girder road bridge in Saint Paul and Fort Snelling, United States.
The Fort Road Bridge stretches across the Mississippi River with four traffic lanes, measuring 1198 feet in length and 68 feet in width.
Constructed in 1961 by the Minnesota Department of Transportation, this bridge represents the third structure at this location, replacing earlier versions from 1880 and 1912.
The bridge forms a connection between the urban environment of Saint Paul and the historical military establishment of Fort Snelling along the Mississippi River.
The bridge carries thousands of vehicles daily as part of Minnesota State Highway 5, connecting the Twin Cities metropolitan area with surrounding communities.
The structure features a 300-foot main span and maintains a clearance of 59.8 feet above the water, allowing for continuous river navigation beneath.
Location: Saint Paul
Location: Fort Snelling
Inception: 1961
Official opening: 1961
GPS coordinates: 44.89450,-93.18140
Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:46
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