10th Avenue Bridge lift spans, Minneapolis

Concrete arches and steel lift spans of the 10th Avenue Bridge in Minneapolis during renovation.
Concrete arches and steel lift spans of the 10th Avenue Bridge in Minneapolis during renovation.

The 10th Avenue Bridge in Minneapolis features vertical lift spans that raise to allow barge traffic on the Minnesota River below. The bridge's concrete arches and steel support structures were undergoing renovation in 2020. Lift bridges like this one are essential infrastructure for connecting the city while accommodating river commerce and navigation.

Photo taken in May 2020.

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