Intercity Bridge, Minneapolis

Name: Intercity Bridge
Address: Minneapolis, United States

#81 among attractions in Minneapolis

Bridge, Vernacular architecture

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Facts and practical information

The Intercity Bridge, more commonly known as the Ford Parkway Bridge, is a reinforced concrete arch bridge that spans the Mississippi River between Minneapolis, Minnesota and St. Paul, Minnesota, United States. It connects 46th Street in Minneapolis with Ford Parkway in Saint Paul. The bridge is historically significant as one of the largest reinforced concrete bridges ever built in Minnesota. It was built in 1925-1927 by James O. Heyworth, Inc. and was designed by Martin Sigvart Grytbak. The Intercity Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1989. It is notable as one of the monumental concrete rib-arch bridges spanning the high river bluffs along the Mississippi River, along with the Franklin Avenue Bridge, the Third Avenue Bridge, the 10th Avenue Bridge, and the Robert Street Bridge. ()

Opened: 1927 (97 years ago)Coordinates: 44°55'4"N, 93°11'60"W

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Day trips

Intercity Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Minnehaha Park, Riverview Theater, Longfellow Gardens, Longfellow House.

0.4 miSW
Park, Vernacular architecture
Minnehaha Park, Minneapolis
12 min walk • Nestled along the banks of the Mississippi River, Minnehaha Park is a verdant retreat in the heart of Minneapolis, offering city dwellers and visitors alike a serene escape from urban bustle. Known for its picturesque 53-foot waterfall—Minnehaha Falls—this park...
1.3 miNW
Nightlife, Cinema, Theater
Riverview Theater, Minneapolis
33 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Minneapolis, the Riverview Theater stands as a testament to the golden age of cinema, offering movie enthusiasts an authentic and nostalgic movie-going experience. This classic single-screen cinema, known for its 1950s charm, has been a beloved...
0.7 miW
Zoo
Longfellow Gardens, Minneapolis
19 min walk • Nestled within the verdant embrace of Minneapolis, Longfellow Gardens presents a serene escape from the urban bustle, offering a tranquil haven for both residents and visitors alike. While not a zoo in the traditional sense, this garden provides a naturalistic setting...
0.7 miW
Museum, Historical place, Garden
Longfellow House, Minneapolis
18 min walk • The Longfellow House in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, is a 2/3 scale replica of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's home in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Built in 1907, the house was neither seen nor lived in by Longfellow, but was the home of an admiring Minneapolis businessman named Robert "Fish" Jones.
0.4 miSW
Hiking, Hiking trail
Minnehaha Falls Lower Glen Trail, Minneapolis
12 min walk • Minnehaha Falls Lower Glen Trail is a popular hiking route in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. The 2.1-mile trail loop begins and ends at the base of the iconic Minnehaha Falls.
0.9 miNE
Universities and schools
St. Catherine University, Saint Paul
24 min walk • St. Catherine University is a private Catholic liberal arts university in Saint Paul, Minnesota. It was established as one of the first institutions of higher learning specifically for women in the Midwest and was known as the College of St.
1.2 miSW
Library
Nokomis Library, Minneapolis
32 min walk • Nokomis Library, formerly Nokomis Community Library, is a branch library serving the Nokomis East area of Minneapolis, Minnesota.
0.9 miNE
Church, Romanesque architecture
Derham Hall and Our Lady of Victory Chapel, Saint Paul
25 min walk • Derham Hall and Our Lady of Victory Chapel are administrative and religious buildings, respectively, at St. Catherine University in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States.
~960 ftS
Dam
Lock and Dam No. 1, Minneapolis
5 min walk • Ford Dam, officially known as Lock and Dam No. 1, is on the Upper Mississippi River and is located between Minneapolis and Saint Paul, Minnesota just north of the confluence of the Mississippi with the Minnesota River at Mississippi River mile 847.9, in Minneapolis.
1.4 miSW
Neighbourhood
Nokomis East, Minneapolis
37 min walk • Nokomis East is a group of neighborhoods in the southeastern corner of Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. It consists of four neighborhoods: Keewaydin, Minnehaha, Morris Park and Wenonah.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Intercity Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Lock and Dam No. 1, Minneapolis (5 min walk), Minnehaha Park, Minneapolis (12 min walk), Longfellow House, Minneapolis (18 min walk), Longfellow Gardens, Minneapolis (19 min walk).

How to get to Intercity Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Intercity Bridge:

Bus

Ford Parkway & Woodlawn Avenue • Lines: A (5 min walk)
46th Street & 46th Avenue • Lines: A (11 min walk)

Light rail

50th Street/Minnehaha Park • Lines: 901 (17 min walk)
46th Street • Lines: 901 (26 min walk)