Martin Olav Sabo Bridge

13 photos · 2018–2025

13 photographs tagged Martin Olav Sabo Bridge, 2018–2025.

Martin Olav Sabo Bridge in Minneapolis silhouetted against a pink and purple sunset sky. — The Martin Olav Sabo Bridge in South Minneapolis spans Hiawatha Avenue beneath a pink and purple sunset sky. The cable-stayed pedestrian and bicycle bridge carries trail traffic over the highway and light-rail corridor on the city’s east side. In this view, the bridge’s curved deck and protective fencing are silhouetted against the evening clouds, with a person visible on the span.

Biker on Martin Olav Sabo Bridge over Haiwatha — A cyclist travels across the Martin Olav Sabo Bridge, a dedicated pedestrian and bicycle suspension bridge spanning Hiawatha Avenue in Minneapolis. Opened in 2007, the bridge was designed to provide a safe, grade-separated connection for trail users along the Midtown Greenway, avoiding the busy highway and light-rail tracks below.

Bikers crossing bridge during air quality alerts in Minneapolis — Cyclists ride across the Martin Olav Sabo Bridge in Minneapolis, Minnesota, under a sky obscured by smoke from Canadian wildfires.

Wet deck on the Martin Olav Sabo Bridge in Minneapolis after rain. — 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.

Graffiti, Art, Martin Olav Sabo Bridge, Minneapolis — Graffiti on the Martin Olav Sabo Bridge in Minneapolis reads, "Theres more to life than being really, really ridiculously good at graffiti. Not really..."

Bench Overlooking Downtown Minneapolis Mickey's Beer — 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.

Handwritten graffiti reading "I miss you. Always -N- Never" on the Martin Olav Sabo Bridge in Minneapolis. — Graffiti on the Martin Olav Sabo Bridge in Minneapolis reads, "I miss you. Always -N- Never." The bridge, completed in 1997, spans the Hiawatha Avenue corridor and connects the Seward and Longfellow neighborhoods.

Sticker reading “Make Racists Afraid Again” on the Martin Olav Sabo Bridge over Hiawatha Avenue in Minneapolis. — A sticker on the Martin Olav Sabo bridge in Minneapolis that reads "Make Racists Afraid Again".

Sticker reading “Derek Chauvin Is a Murderer” on a bridge railing in Minneapolis with skyline in background — A sticker reading "Derek Chauvin Is A Murderer" is affixed to a railing on the Martin Olav Sabo Bridge in Minneapolis. The bridge, which spans Hiawatha Avenue, is a vital transportation link in the city. This message appeared in the context of widespread protests and public outcry following the murder of George Floyd in May 2020, for which former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was convicted.

Political sticker affixed to Martin Olav Sabo Bridge criticizing Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey's handling of a Frey's restaurant incident. — A sticker mentioning Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey seen on the Martin Olav Sabo Bridge in Minneapolis.

No KKKops No Pipelines banner — A protest banner displaying the message "NO KKKOPS NO PIPELINES" is affixed to the Martin Olav Sabo Bridge in Minneapolis. This cable-stayed bridge, completed in 2007, is a dedicated pedestrian and bicycle crossing over Hiawatha Avenue, named for former U.S. Representative Martin Olav Sabo.

Graffiti reading "Autozone the police" on the Martin Olav Sabo Bridge railing in Minneapolis. — The Martin Olav Sabo Bridge carries the Midtown Greenway bike and pedestrian trail over Hiawatha Avenue and the METRO Blue Line tracks in Minneapolis. Built in 2007 and named for the longtime Minnesota congressman, the bridge links the Greenway to Minnehaha Avenue near the Midtown Farmers Market. The phrase "Autozone the police," written on its railing, refers to the AutoZone store on Lake Street that became the first building burned during the unrest following George Floyd's murder.

The Martin Olav Sabo Bridge, a pedestrian and bicycle bridge in Minneapolis, illuminated at night — The Martin Olav Sabo Bridge, a pedestrian and bicycle bridge in Minneapolis. Opened in 2000, the bridge connects the Longfellow and Seward neighborhoods, over Haiwatha Ave. The bridge is named in honor of Martin Olav Sabo, a U.S. Representative from Minnesota.

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