University of Minnesota Bridges, Mississippi River, Minneapolis

The University Avenue Bridge, a 1960 truss bridge, spans the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, connecting the University of Minnesota's East and West Bank campuses.
The University Avenue Bridge spans the Mississippi River, connecting the East and West Bank campuses of the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. Constructed in 1960, this truss bridge facilitates pedestrian and vehicular traffic, essential for the university's operations. The surrounding area includes notable campus buildings such as the Weisman Art Museum and the Phillips-Wangensteen Building, visible in the background during evening light.
Photo taken in September 2019.
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