Intercity Bridge, Reinforced concrete bridge between Minneapolis and Saint Paul, United States
Description
The Intercity Bridge is a reinforced concrete road bridge carrying traffic across the Mississippi River between Minneapolis and Saint Paul. The structure uses multiple arch spans to support automobiles, bicycles, and pedestrians crossing between the two cities.
History
Engineer Martin Sigvart Grytbak designed this concrete structure in 1927 to connect Minneapolis with the Ford Assembly Plant in Saint Paul's Highland Park district. The bridge became one of Minnesota's largest reinforced concrete structures of that era.
Culture
The bridge represents a milestone in Minnesota engineering as one of the largest reinforced concrete structures built in the state during the 1920s.
Practical
The best way to experience this bridge is on foot or by bicycle during daylight hours when you can see the structure and river clearly. The crossing is always accessible and offers views of the Mississippi from the upper level of the roadway.
Did you know?
The bridge features open-spandrel arch design with continuous ribs that showcase engineering techniques from the 1920s. This structural approach was innovative for its time and remains visible in the design you see crossing the river today.
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