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This is one of two steel arch bridges on this section of road, and they are unusual for their use of steel through arches for relatively small spans. Steel arches are typically used for larger spans and longer crossings, like the nearby Centennial Bridge over Mississippi River. It is not known if steel arches were chosen for these bridges to harmonize with the Centennial Bridge. They are not in sight of the Centennial Bridge but they are only a few miles away and visually use the same general design. This article was found which appears to discuss some design problems for putting a bridge in this location related to the Hennepin Canal and clearance for boats that were anticipated at that time. It is not known if this might be why steel through arches were used, since they would maximize clearance under the bridge compared to steel stringers or deck plate girder bridges for example.
This bridge replaced what was previously three separate bridges which are documented over on BridgeHunter: one swing bridge over the Hennepin Canal and two sections of the south channel of the river (see southern bridge page and northern bridge page). There also used to be a railroad/trolley truss bridge over the canal as well.
A news article showed the newly completed arch bridge.
Above: Historical photo showing newly completed bridge with previous bridge still standing in the foreground.
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