Bridge Construction

6 photos · 2016–2020

6 photographs tagged Bridge Construction, 2016–2020.

Nighttime construction work on the Franklin Avenue Bridge over the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, with cranes and equipment on barges. — Construction work is underway at night on the Franklin Avenue Bridge in Minneapolis, spanning the Mississippi River. The bridge, originally constructed in the 1920s, has undergone numerous repairs and upgrades throughout its history to maintain its structural integrity and capacity for traffic. This nighttime operation highlights the ongoing efforts to preserve this vital piece of Minneapolis infrastructure, ensuring its continued service to the city.

Cranes and barges on the Mississippi River in Minneapolis for repairs to the Franklin Avenue Bridge, a vital transportation link. — Construction barges and cranes are positioned on the Mississippi River for repairs to the Franklin Avenue Bridge in Minneapolis. The Franklin Avenue Bridge, originally constructed in 1923, is a vital artery connecting the city's south and north sides. Its ongoing maintenance and repair are essential for maintaining transportation flow and ensuring the structural integrity of this significant piece of Minneapolis infrastructure.

St. Croix Crossing bridge under construction over the St. Croix River in Stillwater, Minnesota. — St. Croix Crossing bridge construction in Stillwater, Minnesota, continues over the St. Croix River. The new span is being built to replace the older Stillwater Lift Bridge as a cross-river transportation link between Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Blue steel framework of the 10th Avenue Bridge under reconstruction over the Mississippi River in Minneapolis. — Blue-lit steel arches and concrete piers of the 10th Avenue Bridge frame a nighttime view of the Mississippi River and the Northeast Minneapolis riverbank during the 2020 reconstruction project. A boom lift positioned against one of the bridge's massive piers suggests active structural work underway, while city lights reflect off the river below.

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.

10th Avenue Bridge rehabilitation scaffolding beneath the bridge in downtown Minneapolis. — 10th Avenue Bridge rehabilitation scaffolding in downtown Minneapolis. The temporary platform system surrounds the underside of the Mississippi River crossing during a major bridge rehab project. The structure provided worker access to bridge components during construction and maintenance work.

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