High Bridge (St. Paul) - Wikipedia
The Smith Avenue High Bridge or the High Bridge is an inverted arch bridge that carries Minnesota State Highway 149 and Smith Avenue over the Mississippi River in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States.
St. Paul's Original High Bridge - MNopedia
When St. Paul's High Bridge opened in 1889, only one bridge in the United States surpassed it in height and length. Built of wrought iron and designed for wagons, the High Bridge served mainly cars and trucks. It was demolished in 1985 after ninety-six years of service.
St. Paul's Original High Bridge - Twin Cities - LocalWiki
Though painted red it was no beauty; asymmetrical, slanting, unadorned, the High Bridge was a nineteenth-century contraption built for utility. Mayor Smith made the first buggy ride over it on May 17, 1889.
The High Bridge - Saint Paul Historical
The High Bridge was a spectacular instant landmark: almost half a mile long, 182 feet above river level, made of wrought iron, with four huge limestone river piers below, and a deck made of cedar blocks to muffle the sound of the iron-rimmed wagon wheels for which the bridge was designed. It held together just fifteen years.
Mississippi River bridges in St. Paul — a history – Twin Cities
Ever wonder about the history of the bridges crossing the Mississippi River in St. Paul? Here's what you need to know.
When St. Paul’s first High Bridge opened in 1889, it was ... - MinnPost
May 17, 2021 · Though painted red it was no beauty; asymmetrical, slanting, unadorned, the High Bridge was a nineteenth-century contraption built for utility. Mayor Smith made the first buggy ride over it on...
St. Paul, MN's High Bridge a local landmark since 1889 - Pioneer …
Nov 29, 2018 · St. Paul’s High Bridge: a landmark since 1889, seen in photos. A tornado that blew through St. Paul on Aug. 20, 1904, destroyed the five southernmost spans of the old High Bridge.
Reviewing (and Grading) Saint Paul's New Smith Avenue/High Bridge ...
Jan 14, 2019 · Over the last year and a half, the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) “redecked” the high bridge, redoing everything above the bridge structure. At the same time, the agency reconstructed Smith Avenue (Highway 149) on both sides of the bridge.
Reframing St. Paul’s iconic High Bridge to fight suicide contagion
Feb 26, 2016 · St. Paul’s Smith Avenue High Bridge is an icon. Along with the Cathedral, the Capitol and the hamstrung First Bank sign, it’s surely one of the key symbols of a beautiful city.
The High Bridge: City’s long-beloved span gets a face lift in 2018
Jul 15, 2018 · The aptly named High Bridge in Saint Paul is closed from September 2017 through December 2018 for redecking, adding new pedestrian and bicycle facilities, and improving the road approaches. While that work is underway, here’s a look at the bridge’s storied past.