Plymouth Avenue Bridge

The Plymouth Avenue Bridge extends 1,561 feet across the Mississippi River with a main span measuring 240 feet and designated lanes for vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians.

Following the closure of an iron truss bridge in 1981 due to corrosion damage, engineers constructed the current structure, which opened to traffic in 1983.

The bridge functions as a central meeting point for Minneapolis residents, connecting different neighborhoods and facilitating community interactions across the Mississippi River.

The bridge incorporates steel reinforcement and post-tensioned concrete construction techniques to prevent structural damage from road salt and environmental factors.

This structure marked Minnesota's first segmental concrete girder bridge, utilizing a form traveler system that enabled construction without impeding river navigation below.

Location: Minneapolis

Official opening: 1983

GPS coordinates: 44.99310,-93.27310

Latest update: March 24, 2025 16:07