Biker under Nicollet Ave Bridge, Minneapolis

A cyclist rides beneath the Nicollet Avenue Bridge in Minneapolis. This structure, completed in 1961, carries Nicollet Avenue over the BNSF Railway tracks and the adjacent Minnehaha Creek. The bridge's design features a series of concrete arches, a common engineering solution for spanning such routes while allowing for pedestrian and natural passage below. It serves as a vital transportation link in the city, facilitating daily commutes and connecting neighborhoods.
A cyclist rides beneath the Nicollet Avenue Bridge in Minneapolis. This structure, completed in 1961, carries Nicollet Avenue over the BNSF Railway tracks and the adjacent Minnehaha Creek. The bridge's design features a series of concrete arches, a common engineering solution for spanning such routes while allowing for pedestrian and natural passage below. It serves as a vital transportation link in the city, facilitating daily commutes and connecting neighborhoods.
Photo taken in July 2023.
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