Northern Pacific Bridge Number 9
Northern Pacific Bridge #9 | |
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Bridge #9 as seen from the 10th Avenue Bridge over the Mississippi River. | |
| Coordinates | 44°58′39″N 93°14′28″W / 44.97750°N 93.24111°W |
| Carries | Bike and pedestrian lanes; formerly two railroad tracks |
| Crosses | Mississippi River |
| Locale | Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| Maintained by | City of Minneapolis |
| ID number | 94246 |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Truss bridge |
| Total length | 952 feet |
| Width | 24 feet |
| Longest span | 245 feet |
| Clearance below | 39 feet |
| History | |
| Opened | 1924 |
| Location | |
Northern Pacific Bridge #9 is a deck truss bridge that spans the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, Minnesota, between the Seven Corners area and the University of Minnesota campus. It was built in 1924 and was designed by Frederick W. Cappelen. Railroad use of the bridge ended in 1981, and in 1999 the bridge was opened to bicycles and pedestrians. It replaced the former Northern Pacific "A Line" bridge. The span is expected to be closed for eight months beginning April 7, 2025 for construction to extend its life for 50 years.