Washington Avenue Bridge
Washington Avenue Bridge, Double-deck steel bridge at University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, United States.
The Washington Avenue Bridge spans the Mississippi River with an upper deck for pedestrians and cyclists, while the lower deck accommodates vehicles and light rail trains.
Built in 1965, this bridge replaced an 1884 iron truss structure that connected Minneapolis to Saint Paul through the first interurban streetcar line until 1954.
The bridge functions as a central artery of the University of Minnesota campus, connecting the East Bank and West Bank sections for thousands of daily users.
The upper level includes specific bicycle lanes on the north side, while the lower deck carries County Road 122 and the METRO Green Line across the river.
This structure stands as Minnesota's only double-deck bridge featuring separate levels for pedestrian and vehicular traffic, using A441 high-strength steel in its construction.
Location: Minneapolis
Inception: 1965
Official opening: 1965
Length: 345 m
GPS coordinates: 44.97310,-93.23930
Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:29
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