Canadian Pacific Camden Place Rail Bridge

The Canadian Pacific Camden Place Rail Bridge is a railway crossing over the Mississippi River built with a Warren deck truss and plate girder design. Its structure spans across the water with multiple sections that work together to carry trains from one bank to the other.

The bridge was built in 1905 by Minneapolis Steel & Machinery Company as part of the Minneapolis, St. Paul and Sault Ste. Marie Railway network. In 1977, engineers made changes to increase clearance for river traffic.

The bridge marks the final point of the navigable channel for Mississippi River traffic, establishing a boundary for water transportation routes.

The bridge sees regular train traffic daily, so it is best to view it from a safe distance such as nearby riverbanks or designated viewing areas. The public should not attempt to walk on or access the tracks themselves.

The river channel under this bridge marks the final point where boats can navigate upstream on the Mississippi River. Beyond this point, the waterway becomes too shallow for commercial river traffic.

Location: Minneapolis

Official opening: 1905

GPS coordinates: 45.02940,-93.28130

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:16