Stone Arch Bridge

The very old bridge has hundreds of years of history and is also a testimony to the history of American architecture. It is not long and not majestic, but it is stone, very beautiful. Walking on it is like going back to hundreds of years ago. Recommend

The stone arch bridge across the Mississippi River in Minneapolis was built in 1883. It is 640 meters long and 8.5 meters wide. It was used to connect the railroad system on both sides of the strait. It is now listed as a national historic building.

The historical testimony of Minnesota----Minneapolis-Stone Arch Bridge [Special Significance] The stone arch bridge seems to be very common in China. This bridge was almost ignored when we were planning the itinerary. However, look at the information on the Internet. The bridge has an extraordinary meaning and the photos are pretty good, so I decided to join the trip. I learned that the bridge was built in 1883. The whole bridge is very long about 640 meters. It was all built of stone. The purpose is to connect the railway across the strait. It has long been abandoned, and there are regulations that do not allow vehicles to go up, only walking or bicycles. But half of the bridge is land, you can drive a car and park under the bridge to watch. [Return to a hundred years ago] We just chose the half of the bridge on the land, and drove over to see the greenery and verdant under the bridge. The lawn is very beautifully manicured~ There is a small parking spot under the bridge. After parking, get off the car and see the bridge behind it. It feels like deja vu. It is very similar to the Zhaogou Bridge in China! The arches are evenly distributed across the bridge, and the moss-covered stones are very ancient. Walking up the steps seems to be back a hundred years ago. It felt even worse when I walked to the bridge on the river. 【Tips】Motor vehicles are forbidden on the bridge. Moss on rainy days will cause slippery roads. Try to choose a sunny day. Address: between the 3rd Avenue Bridge and the I-35W Saint Anthony Falls Bridge, Minneapolis, MN, 55401, US

For a country like the United States with little history, this bridge can be considered ancient. Standing on the bridge, you can overlook the tall buildings in the city center, and there is a heritage park on the east side of the bridge.

People who are accustomed to seeing stone arch bridges seem to turn a blind eye to this ordinary stone bridge, but in the local area, this bridge is still worthy of appreciation and memory!