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Mar 10, 2015 · Duluth Aerial Lift Bridge. 6 Replies. One of the most photographed landmarks in Duluth, or all of Minnesota for that matter, is the Duluth Aerial Lift Bridge. A clearance of 180 feet is attained when the span is completely raised. The span length is 386 feet and weighs approximately 900 tons!
The Duluth Aerial Lift Bridge is a span-drive configuration movable lift bridge constructed in 1901-1905 and modified in 1929. It is located on Lake Avenue and spans the Duluth Ship Canal, which connects the city of Duluth with Minnesota Point. The bridge was designed by Thomas F. McGilvray and C.A.P. Turner, and constructed by the Modern Steel ...
Jun 14, 2021 · 9.4K. 22 watching now Started streaming on Jun 14, 2021. This camera is located on the roof of the Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center in Duluth, Minnesota. It focuses on the historic Duluth...
Mar 22, 2024 · DULUTH — Duluth's Aerial Lift Bridge is a fitting symbol for a city built on the steel industry. The massive mechanical steel structure has provided a shortcut to Duluth Harbor for more than...
Jul 29, 2022 · The Duluth Aerial Lift Bridge is a deck-type bascule bridge that spans the Duluth Ship Canal in Duluth, Minnesota. It was built in 1905 and has been continuously used since then. The purpose of this bridge is to allow ships to pass through while still allowing cars and pedestrians to cross over safely and avoid cross-river traffic.
The Aerial Lift Bridge spans the Duluth Ship Canal which leads iron ore ships into the Twin Ports from Lake Superior. The bridge connects the Canal Park and Park Point for car travel. History of the Aerial Lift Bridge. Park Point, also known as Minnesota Point, is a neighborhood of Duluth.
385.8 Feet (117.6 Meters) Structure Length. 501.7 Feet (152.9 Meters) Roadway Width. 24 Feet (7.32 Meters) Spans. 1 Main Span (s) and 2 Approach Span (s) Inventory Number. L6116. View Information About HSR Ratings. Bridge Documentation. This bridge was originally built in 1905 as a transporter bridge.
