Dartmouth Bridge

Dartmouth Bridge is a steel road bridge that spans the Mississippi River, connecting Cedar-Riverside with the University of Minnesota campus. The structure carries ten lanes of traffic across more than 300 meters of distance.

The bridge was completed in 1964 and underwent major reconstruction in the 1990s to meet modern traffic needs. This renewal was part of the region's infrastructure development.

The bridge takes its name from Dartmouth Avenue SE, which runs parallel to the northern section of the structure in Minneapolis. It connects two important city areas and shapes how people move between neighborhoods.

The bridge provides direct vehicle access between the two neighborhoods and sees heavy traffic during peak hours. Pedestrians and cyclists should note that this is primarily a highway connection.

The steel girders for construction were transported by barge up the Mississippi River from Gary, Indiana in 1963. This unusual delivery method was necessary to move the heavy components to the building site.

Location: Minneapolis

Inception: 1964

Official opening: 1964

GPS coordinates: 44.96610,-93.22610

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:44