Aerial Lift Bridge, Vertical lift bridge in Duluth, United States
The Aerial Lift Bridge spans the Duluth Ship Canal, connecting Minnesota Point to the mainland with a vertical steel structure measuring 386 feet in length.
The bridge, initially constructed as a transfer bridge in 1905, underwent a transformation in 1929-1930 to become a vertical lift structure under C.A.P. Turner's engineering.
The bridge functions as a transportation landmark in the Duluth harbor, registered in the National Register of Historic Places since 1973 for its engineering significance.
The bridge lifts approximately 25 to 30 times daily during peak shipping season, allowing vessels to pass while maintaining vehicle and pedestrian access.
The structure stands as the first transfer bridge of its type constructed in the Americas, featuring a counterweight system that raises the road span 135 feet.
Location: Duluth
Official opening: 1905
GPS coordinates: 46.77903,-92.09275
Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45
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