September 2008 — The Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge, spanning the East River between Manhattan and Queens, is captured here under an overcast sky from Roosevelt Island. Completed in 1909, this double-deck cantilever bridge remains one of New York City’s most significant engineering landmarks, carrying both vehicular and pedestrian traffic while offering a vital connection between Midtown Manhattan and Long Island City. Above the roadway, the Roosevelt Island Tram cables can be seen tracing parallel to the structure — a modern counterpart to this early 20th-century feat of steelwork. The muted light of the cloudy day accentuates the warm tones of the bridge’s framework against the cool gray skyline of Manhattan.

February 2009 — Originally built in 1905 with substantial repairs done over the years, the Lowry Avenue Bridge was closed on April 25, 2008. Controlled explosions demolished it on June 21, 2009.

December 2012 — Smith and Wollensky on the Chicago River in downtown Chicago.

May 2013 — I-35W Bridge lit with rainbow colors.

May 2013 — Downtown Minneapolis as seen from across the Mississippi River in 2013. The former Minnesota Vikings Stadium, the Metrodome, on the left side of the frame. The stadium has since been replaced by US Bank Stadium.

October 2013 — The historic Stone Arch Bridge over the Mississippi River in Downtown Minneapolis in October 2013.

July 2014 — Crowds gather near the Mississippi River in Downtown Minneapolis during the annual Aquatennial fireworks.

October 2014 — The I-35W bridge in Downtown Minneapolis. The bridge is regularly lit up for different occasions.

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June 2015 — Suspension bridge in Jay Cooke State Park over the St. Louis River.

July 2015 — The Fairview Lift Bridge over the Yellowstone River in North Dakota. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1997.

December 2015 — The Wabasha Street Bridge in downtown St. Paul, Minnesota. The bridge is over the Mississippi River.

February 2016 — Repairs being done on the Franklin Avenue bridge in Minneapolis.

February 2016 — Repairs being done on the Franklin Avenue bridge in Minneapolis.

February 2016 — Demolition of the Ramsey County Jail in St. Paul, Minnesota.

February 2016 — Wabasha Street Bridge in St. Paul, Minnesota.

February 2016 — St. Croix Crossing bridge under construction.

May 2016 — The Sorlie Memorial Bridge in Grand Forks, ND. The bridge is over the Red River.

October 2016 — Lowry Bridge as seen from an island on the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

May 2017 — Underneath a bridge in Saint Paul Minnesota during a rainstorm.

June 2017 — From Wiki: The St. Croix Crossing is an extradosed bridge that spans the St. Croix River, between Oak Park Heights, Minnesota and St. Joseph, Wisconsin. Connecting Minnesota State Highway 36 and Wisconsin State Highway 64, the bridge carries four lanes of traffic (two lanes in each direction), and includes a bike/pedestrian path on the north side

June 2017 — Mississippi River, Minneapolis

September 2017 — Downtown Minneapolis Skyline with I35W bridge crossing the Mississippi River.

April 2018 — Martin Olav Sabo Bridge in Minneapolis. The lit up bridge crosses Haiwatha Avenue in South Minneapolis.

April 2018 — Metro Transit light rail bridge over Haiwatha Avenue in South Minneapolis.

November 2018 — The Stone Arch Bridge as seen from Gold Medal Park on November 5, 2018.

November 2018 — Construction on Interstate 35W near Downtown Minneapolis.

December 2018 — Downtown Minneapolis from St. Anthony Main.

December 2018 — The Mason Street bridge lit up red and blue in downtown Green Bay, Wisconsin. The bridge is over the Fox River.

December 2018 — The Walnut Street bridge over the Fox River near Downtown Green Bay in Wisconsin,.

February 2019 — Hanging bridge in the clouds near the Arenal Observatory in Costa Rica.

February 2019 — Hanging bridges in a Monteverede cloud forest.

February 2019 — Beautiful Costa Rican Hanging Bridges

March 2019 — Exit signs on Interstate 35W for Hiawatha Ave, 11th Ave, Washington Ave. in Minneapolis, MN.

March 2019 — The Schubert Club Bandshell on Raspberry Island, illuminated along the Mississippi River in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Completed in 2002, the modern arched performance structure serves as an outdoor music venue with views toward the historic Wabasha Street Bridge, visible in the background. The bridge, originally built in 1859 and reconstructed in 1998, is known as the only true vertical align arch bridge over the Mississippi. Its decorative architectural lighting reflects across the water alongside the flooded riverbank, highlighting how the river’s seasonal water levels shape the island landscape. Raspberry Island has long served as a gathering space and riverfront access point, evolving from a railroad landing to a cultural park and performance venue.

March 2019 — Construction on interstate 35W near downtown Minneapolis.

March 2019 — Interstate 35W coming into downtown Minneapolis.

April 2019 — Beneath the skeletal lattice of steel girders, the Riverfront Heritage Trail in Kansas City, Missouri, cuts through a corridor of industrial history. The repeating truss framework belongs to the remnants of the elevated rail infrastructure that once powered the city’s commerce along the Missouri River. Today, the pathway carries cyclists and walkers under the same towering beams that supported freight trains a century ago, blending the legacy of industry with modern urban renewal. The evening light reveals the quiet symmetry and endurance of this monumental structure, a relic turned passageway through time.

April 2019 — Riverside Plaza stands tall beyond the METRO Blue Line overpass in the Cedar–Riverside district of Minneapolis. The colorful panels of the 1970s residential towers contrast with the new mid-rise apartments and light rail infrastructure built decades later. This view captures the merging of eras—modern rail transit, Brutalist architecture, and the continuing evolution of one of Minneapolis’s most historically diverse neighborhoods.

April 2019 — London Bridge Station’s Thameslink platforms represent one of the most advanced pieces of commuter rail infrastructure in the UK, rebuilt as part of the £1 billion redevelopment completed in 2018. The redesign introduced a vast concourse beneath the platforms, new canopies, and digital passenger systems to accommodate over 50 million travelers annually. Visible here is a Class 700 Thameslink train, part of Siemens’ Desiro City fleet, which operates high-frequency services linking Bedford, Brighton, and Cambridge through central London via the core Thameslink route. The streamlined architecture and wide canopies were engineered to handle both heavy peak-hour volumes and seamless integration between National Rail and the London Underground’s Jubilee and Northern Lines, establishing London Bridge as a key interchange in Britain’s modern rail network.

April 2019 — Passengers ascend and descend the deep escalator shafts of London Bridge Underground Station, one of the busiest interchanges in the capital’s rail network. Rebuilt and expanded during the Jubilee Line Extension project of the 1990s, the station’s concrete-lined tunnels and exposed mechanical framework represent a fusion of industrial engineering and modern architectural design. At nearly 26 meters below ground, these escalators connect the Northern and Jubilee lines with the mainline concourse above, handling tens of thousands of passengers daily. The structural bracing and utilitarian lighting were deliberately retained as visual elements, emphasizing the monumental scale of London’s deep-level transport infrastructure.

April 2019 — London Bridge during the 2019 London Marathon.

May 2019 — A night view across the River Thames captures Blackfriars Bridge illuminated in cool tones beneath the glass towers of London’s financial district. The skyline features some of the city’s most recognizable modern landmarks — including the Leadenhall Building (the “Cheesegrater”), 22 Bishopsgate, and the distinctive curved façade of 20 Fenchurch Street, known as the “Walkie-Talkie.” Red aviation lights and construction cranes trace the ongoing vertical growth of the Square Mile, while reflections shimmer on the Thames below. The composition underscores the contrast between Victorian bridge engineering and the contemporary architecture reshaping London’s historic core.

May 2019 — An abandoned wooden railroad bridge curves over the Mississippi River at Nicollet Island in Minneapolis, a quiet remnant of the city’s industrial past. Once part of a freight spur serving nearby mills and factories, the structure now stands unused, adorned with graffiti and framed by spring foliage. In the background, the tan brick towers of Riverplace and surrounding condominium developments reflect the area’s transformation from rail and river commerce to modern urban living.

May 2019 — Bruininks Hall, with its curved glass facade and modernist profile, stands prominently on the bluffs of the Mississippi River at the University of Minnesota’s East Bank campus. The building, named after former university president Robert Bruininks, houses student services and administrative offices while serving as a visual landmark along the riverfront. The structure’s sleek transparency contrasts with the limestone layers of the bluff below, emphasizing the union between natural geology and contemporary academic architecture that defines much of the university’s riverfront setting.

May 2019 — The maroon and gold Washington Avenue Bridge spans the Mississippi River, linking the University of Minnesota’s East and West Bank campuses. Seen from below, the bridge’s bold steel trusses frame the calm river and limestone bluffs, while the university’s West Bank buildings rise in the background. The bridge, completed in 1965, carries both vehicular and pedestrian traffic—including the campus’s light rail line—and serves as one of the most recognizable landmarks connecting the university’s two halves across the river.

June 2019 — Stone Arch Bridge, Minneapolis

July 2019 — An old steel truss bridge spans Split Rock Creek near the town of Garretson, South Dakota, carrying a narrow, weathered wooden deck over the rocky gorge below. Built in the early 20th century, this Pratt through truss design reflects an era when such riveted steel frameworks connected small Midwestern towns before the advent of modern concrete spans. Its utilitarian geometry and riveted latticework remain intact, framed by the lush, tree-lined valley of Split Rock Creek—a setting that once hosted flour mills, quarries, and river crossings essential to the region’s early development. The bridge now stands as a quiet relic of rural American engineering, linking history and landscape on the edge of the prairie.

August 2019 — The iconic Long Island sign towers over the East River waterfront in Queens as evening light reflects off the glassy high-rises of Long Island City. Once a gritty industrial dock, the area has transformed into one of New York City’s fastest-growing neighborhoods.

August 2019 — Manhattan as seen from Long Island City

September 2019 — Cars pass through the Manhattan Bridge arch and colonnade at dusk in Lower Manhattan on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025. Orange traffic barrels line the roadway as construction continues near the historic Beaux-Arts structure.

September 2019 — Bridges linking the University of Minnesota East and West banks in Minneapolis. Evening light reflects off campus buildings, including the Weisman Art Museum and the Phillips-Wangensteen Building.

October 2019 — The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) logo is displayed beneath the steel elevated tracks that define the Loop, the city’s central business district. The structure, part of the “L” system first built in the late 19th century, remains one of Chicago’s most enduring symbols of urban mobility. Overhead girders and riveted beams—many still original to the early 1900s—carry trains above streets lined with early skyscrapers and historic facades. The CTA continues to operate one of the largest and oldest public transit networks in the United States, moving more than a million riders daily through Chicago’s interconnected system of rail and bus lines.

March 2020 — Downtown Minneapolis as seen from below the Stone Arch Bridge.

April 2020 — Very little traffic on Interstate 35W. Cedar Riverside in the background.

May 2020 — The 10th Avenue bridge in Minneapolis under renovation.

May 2020 — The 10th Avenue Bridge under renovation near downtown Minneapolis.

May 2020 — 35W near downtown Minneapolis with Riverside Plaza towers.

May 2020 — Hennepin Avenue Bridge in downtown Minneapolis during covid-19.

May 2020 — Woman looks over the railing on the Stone Arch Bridge in downtown Minneapolis.

May 2020 — Downtown Minneapolis as seen from Boom Island in May 2020. Gold Medal Flour and Northstar Blankets neon signs visible across the Mississippi River.

May 2020 — A hazy sky on I-35W on May 30, 2020 following a night of fires in Minneapolis after 4 days of protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.

May 2020 — Smoke from North Minneapolis and the Stone Arch Bridge as seen from I-35W during the Minneapolis Uprising on the 4th day of protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.

July 2020 — An empty I-35w leading into Downtown Minneapolis during interstate construction.

August 2020 — The Martin Olav Sabo bridge over Haiwatha Ave with "Autozone the police" written on it. AutoZone was the first building burned following the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.

August 2020 — The Mississippi River in Downtown Minneapolis United States Post Office, Hennepin Ave Bridge and United States Federal Reserve also pictured.

August 2020 — "Pain is Purification" on a train bridge in North Minneapolis.

September 2020 — A fall evening in downtown Minneapolis. Hennepin Bridge over the Mississippi River.

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December 2020 — Scaffolding under the 10th Avenue bridge. The bridge over the Mississippi River underwent a major rehab.

December 2020 — Road construction on interstate 35W in South Minneapolis with the city skyline in the background.

June 2021 — Sticker that reads "Derek Chauvin Is A Murderer" on the Martin Olav Sabo Bridge in Minneapolis.

June 2021 — A sticker on the Martin Olav Sabo bridge in Minneapolis that reads "Make Racists Afraid Again".

July 2021 — Downtown Minneapolis with wildfire haze.

July 2021 — Mill Ruins Park near downtown Minneapolis with Canadian wildfire smoke.

July 2021 — Smoke from Canadian wildfires in Minneapolis as seen from above Interstate 35W.

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August 2021 — "Defund Police Please?" written on a street curb in South Minneapolis.

August 2021 — Development continuing on the I-35W & Lake Street station.

August 2021 — The under construction 35W Transit Center in South Minneapolis.

September 2021 — The new transit center on Lake Street.

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November 2021 — Cars in line for Taco Bell on Lake Street in the early morning hours of November 2021.

December 2021 — A couple holds hands walking over the Stone Arch Bridge in downtown Minneapolis.

January 2022 — Minneapolis gets hidden behind steam when it gets to -15F. Some photos from the early morning hours of January 2, 2022.

January 2022 — Tower cranes and steam from the Mississippi River on a night where temperatures hit -15F.

February 2022 — Protesters marched through Downtown Minneapolis following the police killing of Amir Locke on February 2, 2022. The banner, held by participants, reads "defund? meh abolish? sure BURN4MORE? FUCK YEAH! ACAB MEANS ALL COPS." The phrase "ACAB" is a common protest slogan meaning "All Cops Are Bastards." This march occurred in the aftermath of Locke's death during a no-knock warrant execution by Minneapolis Police.

February 2022 — A banner reading "MPLS PDX AVENUE LOVE SOLIDARITY AMIR PATRICK" hangs from the Irene Hixon Whitney Bridge in Minneapolis. The bridge, which spans over Interstate 94 near the Lowry Hill Tunnel, is a pedestrian walkway connecting the Lowry Hill neighborhood to the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden. The banner was displayed in solidarity with protests in Portland, Oregon, following the death of Amir Locke, who was fatally shot by Minneapolis police officers in February 2022. The message reflects a connection between activism in Minneapolis and Portland, highlighting shared concerns over police violence.

April 2022 — Stairs being removed near the Stone Arch Bridge.

April 2022 — The Stone Arch Bridge in downtown Minneapolis.

May 2022 — A weathered metal bench sits along one of Minneapolis’s elevated pedestrian and bicycle bridges, its frame showing rust from years of exposure to winter salt and freeze–thaw cycles. The skyline appears in the distance—soft, cool, and out of focus—giving the bench a quiet vantage point over the city. Graffiti tags on the slats and a discarded green Mickey’s bottle beneath the seat add small traces of everyday use, hinting at how these bridges serve not just as transportation corridors but as informal social spaces. Many of the city’s long-span pedestrian bridges, especially those built over rail corridors and highways, were added during the late 20th century to connect neighborhoods divided by infrastructure. Despite their utilitarian design, they often become familiar landmarks for runners, cyclists, and residents crossing between neighborhoods at dusk, when the muted lights of downtown begin to glow against the evening sky.

May 2022 — Graffiti found on the Martin Olav Sabo bridge that reads: “I miss you. Always -N- Never.

May 2022 — The Mississippi River and the Hennepin Avenue Bridge in Downtown Minneapolis.

June 2022 — Sun goes down under the I-35W bridge in Minneapolis.

June 2022 — People on the Stone Arch Bridge on a summer day. The historic bridge is over the Mississippi River.

June 2022 — Booths setup at the Stone Arch Festival in downtown Minneapolis.

June 2022 — The Stone Arch Bridge and St. Anthony Falls in Downtown Minneapolis.

June 2022 — A conversation on the Martin Olav Sabo in Minneapolis.

July 2022 — The Martin Olav Sabo Bridge in Minneapolis, also known as the "Hiawatha Line Bridge," is a pedestrian and bicycle bridge that opened in 2002. It spans the Hiawatha Avenue Light Rail corridor, connecting the Longfellow and Cooper neighborhoods and serving as a crucial link for non-motorized transit. The bridge's design includes aesthetic features like integrated lighting and seating areas, intended to enhance the user experience. The "wet deck" in the title refers to the bridge's surface, glistening with reflections after recent rain.

July 2022 — A water taxi travels on the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, passing under the Hennepin Avenue Bridge. Completed in 1929, the bridge is a significant example of early 20th-century infrastructure. The historic Grain Belt Beer sign, a remnant of the area's industrial past, is visible in the background, alongside modern residential buildings. The Mississippi River remains a vital transportation corridor, with services like the water taxi continuing its historical role.

July 2022 — Construction cranes are visible over the Third Avenue Bridge in Minneapolis during a sunset. This bridge is a critical link between downtown Minneapolis and the Northeast community, spanning the Mississippi River. The ongoing reconstruction project aims to modernize the structure, which was originally built in the early 20th century and has served as a key piece of the city's transportation network.

December 2022 — A fresh snowfall settles over Loring Park near downtown Minneapolis, softening the landscape around the park’s pedestrian bridge and historic shelter building. From above, the snow highlights the geometric layout of paths, railings, and terraces surrounding the bridge, which crosses a narrow channel connecting sections of the park’s pond system. Loring Park—a key part of the city’s late-19th-century park plan—remains one of Minneapolis’s most recognizable urban green spaces, bordered by the Loring Greenway and the southern edge of downtown. The new snow creates a uniform winter texture across the lawns, benches, and shoreline vegetation, with only light footprints and plowed walkways hinting at early morning activity in the park.

December 2022 — A CTS tractor-trailer crosses the Leo Frigo Memorial Bridge—locally known as the Tower Drive Bridge—during a winter snowstorm in Green Bay, Wisconsin. In the foreground, the familiar shingled lighthouse structure along the riverfront stands out against the white sky, its lantern room partially frosted as lake-effect snow drifts through the scene. The contrast between the elevated highway and the shoreline landmark highlights the mix of transportation corridors that define Green Bay’s industrial waterfront.

March 2023 — A view along the Shirakawa Stream from the Tatsumibashi Bridge in Kyoto’s Gion district, photographed in March 2023. This narrow waterway flows parallel to Shijo-dori and is lined with traditional wooden machiya, many of which date back to the early 20th century and once housed teahouses and restaurants serving the geiko and maiko communities. The Shirakawa area has long been considered one of Kyoto’s most atmospheric neighborhoods, with stone embankments, bamboo fencing, and low bridges that reflect centuries of urban design shaped around natural waterways. Although the cherry trees here remain bare in early spring, this stretch becomes one of Kyoto’s most visited spots during sakura season, when blossoms arch over the stream and lantern-lit evenings draw crowds from around the world.

April 2023 — The Stone Arch Bridge oer the Mississippi River.

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May 2023 — Bikers cross the Martin Olav Sabo Bridge in South Minneapolis as air quality alerts are issued due to drifting south Canadian wildfire smoke.

May 2023 — Wildfire smoke and the Mississippi River. Air quality warnings issued after Canadian wildfires cause smoke to drift south.

June 2023 — Signage on the Stone Arch Bridge preparing for overnight closures.

June 2023 — A plaque on the newly renovated Third Avenue Bridge in downtown Minneapolis.

July 2023 — A group looks at the newly installed fence at the end of the Stone Arch Bridge.

July 2023 — First night of Stone Arch Bridge closures in Downtown Minneapolis. The bridge was closed after reports of late night crime.

July 2023 — Looking through locked fence of the Stone Arch Bridge. The bridge was closed due to reports of late night crime.

July 2023 — A biker under the Nicollet Ave bridge in Minneapolis.

November 2023 — The Irene Hixon Whitney Bridge near downtown Minneapolis during a mid November sunset.

November 2023 — Snoopy left behind after city workers repainted the Loring Bike Bridge over Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis

December 2023 — Canadian Pacific Kansas City Holiday Train in Minneapolis on December 11, 2023. The rail company says they’ve raised more than $22.5 million dollars and 5 million pounds of food for local food banks since the tradition began 25 years ago.