Short Line Bridge, Minneapolis

Name: Short Line Bridge
Address: Minneapolis, United States

#191 among attractions in Minneapolis

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Facts and practical information

The Short Line Bridge is a truss bridge that spans the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. It was originally built in the 1880s and upgraded a few years later by Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad and was designed by American Bridge Company. ()

Opened: 1880 (144 years ago)Length: 1164 ftWidth: 22 ftHeight: 134 ftCoordinates: 44°57'23"N, 93°12'45"W

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Day trips

Short Line Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Weisman Art Museum, Coffman Memorial Union, Winchell Trail, Town & Country Club.

1.7 miNW
Modern space with paintings and ceramics
Weisman Art Museum, Minneapolis
43 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...
1.6 miNW
Cinema, Nightlife
Coffman Memorial Union, Minneapolis
41 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 miSE
Hiking, Hiking trail
Winchell Trail, Minneapolis
29 min walk • Tucked away in the vibrant urban landscape of Minneapolis, the Winchell Trail offers a serene escape into nature's embrace. This hiking area in Minneapolis, Minnesota, provides residents and visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the tranquility of the outdoors...
0.9 miE
Golf
Town & Country Club, Minneapolis
22 min walk • Town & Country Club is a golf club located in St. Paul, Minnesota which was founded in 1888. Designed by George McCree and E. J. Frost, and later redesigned by Robert Foulis. Foulis, an early professional at Town & Country Club who was recommended to the membership by C.B. MacDonald.
1.2 miN
Nightlife
Surly Brewing Co., Minneapolis
30 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.
1.3 miSW
Nightlife, Cinema
Trylon Cinema, Minneapolis
33 min walk • The Trylon Cinema is a 90-seat movie theater in the Longfellow neighborhood of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The cinema was founded and is currently run by Take-Up Productions, a group of volunteers who got their start at the Oak Street Cinema before establishing the Trylon in 2009 within a former warehouse.
0.9 miN
Park
Tower Hill Park, Minneapolis
22 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.
0.8 miSE
Bridge
Lake Street-Marshall Bridge, Minneapolis
21 min walk • The Lake Street–Marshall Avenue Bridge is a reinforced concrete arch bridge that spans the Mississippi River between Minneapolis, Minnesota and St. Paul, Minnesota. It is oriented east-west and connects Lake Street in Minneapolis to Marshall Avenue in St. Paul. St. Paul residents often refer to it as the Marshall Avenue Bridge.
0.9 miNW
Bridge
Dartmouth Bridge, Minneapolis
25 min walk • The Dartmouth Bridge is a steel girder bridge that spans the Mississippi River in Minneapolis between the Cedar-Riverside area and the University of Minnesota campus area. It carries I-94/US 12/US 52. It was built in 1964 and was designed by Parsons Brinckerhoff, Quade and Douglas.
0.8 miN
Park, Tower, View point
Prospect Park Water Tower, Minneapolis
22 min walk • The Prospect Park Water Tower, sometimes referred to as the Witch's Hat Water Tower, is a historic water tower in the Prospect Park neighborhood of Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States.
0.7 miNW
Bridge
Franklin Avenue Bridge, Minneapolis
19 min walk • The Franklin Avenue Bridge, officially the F.W. Cappelen Memorial Bridge, carries Franklin Avenue over the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Short Line Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Franklin Avenue Bridge, Minneapolis (19 min walk), Lake Street-Marshall Bridge, Minneapolis (21 min walk), Prospect Park Water Tower, Minneapolis (22 min walk), Tower Hill Park, Minneapolis (22 min walk).

How to get to Short Line Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Short Line Bridge:

Bus

Seymour Av • Lines: 67, 67C (15 min walk)
Arthur Av • Lines: 67 (15 min walk)

Light rail

Westgate • Lines: 902 (21 min walk)
Raymond Avenue • Lines: 902 (25 min walk)