The Only Arched Stone Bridge On The Mississippi River, Minnesota’s Stone Arch Bridge Is A True Feat Of Engineering
By Betsy Rathburn|Published May 23, 2022
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Betsy is a Minneapolis-based writer who's lived in Minnesota for 20 years. If you know of any amazing Minnesota restaurants, nature areas, or other attractions, feel free to let her know about them at brathburn@onlyinyourstate.com or on Twitter @betsyrathburn.
If you’ve spent any time in Minnesota, you’ve probably at least heard of the Stone Arch Bridge. And if you’ve spent time in the Twin Cities, you may have even walked across it a time or two. This bridge is a feat of engineering that has been a Minneapolis icon for more than a century. It is historic, but it’s also beautiful – and impressive. Read on below to learn more about this famous bridge’s history and how it shapes Minneapolis today.
The Stone Arch Bridge is an icon in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It spans the Mississippi River and is the only arched stone bridge on the river’s entire 2,340-mile length.
The bridge was initially built as a railroad bridge. It was completed more than 130 years ago, in 1883. Over the decades, it carried many passengers. There were also many improvements made during that time. It was strengthened, widened, and renovated.
In 1992, ownership of the bridge transferred to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. It became a pedestrian path maintained by the Minneapolis Park Board two years later and remains a popular place to walk today!
This bridge is an engineering marvel that has stood the test of time for more than a century. Its beauty and history make it one of Minnesota’s most iconic places!
Have you ever visited the Stone Arch Bridge? Let us know in the comments! Also, check out our article about a much newer Minnesota bridge, the Virginia High Bridge in Virginia, Minnesota.
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