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.