Lake Street–Marshall Avenue Bridge — Minneapolis & St. Paul

Built in 1929, the Lake Street–Marshall Avenue Bridge is one of the Twin Cities' most iconic landmarks — a concrete arch structure spanning the Mississippi River Gorge and connecting Minneapolis's Longfellow neighborhood with St. Paul's Macalester-Groveland.

Quick Facts

  • Built: 1929
  • Length: approximately 2,000 feet
  • Height above river: 100 feet
  • Access: pedestrian walkways, bike lanes, vehicle traffic

Visiting the Bridge

The bridge is accessible by car, Metro Transit bus, and bike via the Midtown Greenway connector. On-street parking is available on both the Minneapolis and St. Paul sides. The pedestrian walkways offer stunning views of the Mississippi River Gorge year-round.