Franklin Avenue Bridge, Minneapolis

Name: Franklin Avenue Bridge
Address: Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, 55414, United States

#136 among attractions in Minneapolis

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The Franklin Avenue Bridge, officially the F.W. Cappelen Memorial Bridge, carries Franklin Avenue over the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It was designed by Frederick William Cappelen, assisted by Kristoffer Olsen Oustad, both of whom were among four important Norwegian-American engineers working in the region at the time. The reinforced-concrete open-spandrel arched structure was completed in 1923. The bridge's overall length is 1054.7 feet, with a central span of 400 feet. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978 along with several other area bridges as part of a multiple-property submission. At the time of its completion, the bridge's central span was the longest concrete arch in the world. ()

Coordinates: 44°57'48"N, 93°13'25"W

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Franklin AveLongfellow (Seward)Minneapolis 55414 United States

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Franklin Avenue Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Huntington Bank Stadium, Mariucci Arena, Weisman Art Museum, Williams Arena.

0.9 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Huntington Bank Stadium, Minneapolis
24 min walk • Huntington Bank Stadium stands as a modern coliseum in the heart of Minneapolis, serving as a beacon for sports enthusiasts and a rallying point for the community. Opened in 2009 and situated on the campus of the University of Minnesota, this outdoor stadium is...
1 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Mariucci Arena, Minneapolis
27 min walk • Mariucci Arena, a beacon of collegiate ice hockey, stands proudly in the heart of Minneapolis, United States. This premier sports venue is home to the University of Minnesota's Golden Gophers men's hockey team, a powerhouse in the collegiate circuit.
0.9 miNW
Modern space with paintings and ceramics
Weisman Art Museum, Minneapolis
25 min walk • The Weisman Art Museum, a striking landmark in the heart of Minneapolis, stands as a testament to the city's vibrant cultural scene. This museum, known for its contemporary art collection, is housed in a visually arresting building designed by the renowned architect...
1 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Williams Arena, Minneapolis
25 min walk • Williams Arena, affectionately known as "The Barn," is a storied sports venue located in the heart of Minneapolis, United States. With its signature raised floor and intimate atmosphere, it has been the epicenter of Minnesota basketball since its doors opened in 1928.
0.9 miNW
Cinema, Nightlife
Coffman Memorial Union, Minneapolis
22 min walk • Coffman Memorial Union, located on the campus of the University of Minnesota in the heart of Minneapolis, serves as a vibrant hub for students, faculty, and visitors alike. Named after former university president Lotus Delta Coffman, the Union was established in 1939...
1.1 miNW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Performing arts
Northrop Auditorium, Minneapolis
28 min walk • Cyrus Northrop Memorial Auditorium is a performing arts venue at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is named in honor of Cyrus Northrop, the university's second president. Various events are held within the building, including concerts, ballet performances, lectures, and graduations.
1.1 miNW
Bridge
Washington Avenue Bridge, Minneapolis
28 min walk • The Washington Avenue Bridge carries County Road 122 and the METRO Green Line light rail across the Mississippi River in Minneapolis and connects the East Bank and West Bank portions of the University of Minnesota campus.
1 miNE
Nightlife
Surly Brewing Co., Minneapolis
25 min walk • The Surly Brewing Company is an American craft brewery with facilities in Minneapolis and Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, and is noted for primarily canning beers, rather than bottling.
0.7 miNE
Park
Tower Hill Park, Minneapolis
17 min walk • Tower Hill Park marks the northern boundary of Prospect Park, a hilly residential neighborhood in southeast Minneapolis. The 4.7-acre city park is bounded on the northeast by University Avenue, the east by Clarence Avenue, the south by Seymour Avenue, the southwest by Orlin Avenue, and the northwest by Malcolm Avenue.
1 miN
Neighbourhood
University, Minneapolis
26 min walk • University is a neighborhood within the greater University community in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is almost completely occupied by the Minneapolis campus of the University of Minnesota, hence the name.
1 miNW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Rarig Center, Minneapolis
27 min walk • The Rarig Center is a brutalist theater, television, radio, and classroom building on the University of Minnesota's campus in the West Bank neighborhood of Minneapolis, Minnesota, US.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Franklin Avenue Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Dartmouth Bridge, Minneapolis (6 min walk), Prospect Park, Minneapolis (14 min walk), Prospect Park Water Tower, Minneapolis (17 min walk), Tower Hill Park, Minneapolis (17 min walk).

How to get to Franklin Avenue Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Franklin Avenue Bridge:

Bus

31 Av S • Lines: 67, 67C (5 min walk)
East River Rd • Lines: 67 (5 min walk)

Light rail

Prospect Park • Lines: 902 (19 min walk)
Stadium Village • Lines: 902 (21 min walk)