Historic Bridges of the U.S. | Merriam Street Bridge

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Oblique view

Photos taken Nov. 2005 by Jason and Birgit Smith

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West portal

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East portal

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Behind portal

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Decorations

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Overhead

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Plaque

1887
Built by
King Iron
Bridge Co.
Cleveland, O.
Andrew Rinker
City Engineer

Overview: Relocated through truss bridge over the Mississippi River (East Channel) on Merriam Street at Nicollet Island in Minneapolis
Location: Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota
Status: Open to traffic
History: Originally built 1887 by the King Iron Bridge Co. as a four-span truss bridge on Broadway Street; one span relocated here in 1987
Builder: - King Bridge Co. of Cleveland, Ohio
Design: Pin-connected, 7-panel wrought-iron and steel Pratt through truss
Dimensions: Total length: 196.9 ft.
Inventory number: BH 20409 (Bridgehunter.com ID)