Merriam Street Bridge, Truss bridge in Nicollet Island, United States.
The Merriam Street Bridge extends 256 feet across the east channel of the Mississippi River, connecting Nicollet Island to the east bank in Minneapolis.
Built in 1887 by King Iron Bridge Company, this structure originated as one of four spans of the Broadway Avenue Bridge before its relocation to Nicollet Island in 1987.
The bridge incorporates traditional engineering elements with ornamental features, including finials, cresting atop the portal bracing, and decorative bridge plates.
The structure accommodates two traffic lanes with a width of 34 feet, maintaining a clearance of 14 feet below for river vessels to pass through.
While appearing as a traditional truss bridge, the metal framework serves only as decoration, with the actual support provided by an underlying beam structure.
Location: Nicollet Island/East Bank
Official opening: 1887
GPS coordinates: 44.98590,-93.25940
Latest update: March 23, 2025 14:52
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