Aerial Lift Bridge - Wikipedia
The Aerial Lift Bridge, earlier known as the Aerial Bridge or Aerial Ferry Bridge, is a landmark in the port city of Duluth, Minnesota. The span began life in 1905 as the United States' first …
The History of the Duluth Aerial Lift Bridge - Life In Minnesota
Jul 29, 2022 · The Duluth Aerial Lift Bridge is a span-drive moveable lift bridge. Lake Avenue and the Duluth Ship Canal link Duluth and Minnesota Point. The construction project of the Duluth …
Bridge L6116 - Historic Bridges - MnDOT - Minnesota …
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, …
Aerial Lift Bridge | Duluth, Minnesota
Explore the history behind the Aerial Lift Bridge, one of Duluth’s most iconic attractions with a backstory to match.
Aerial Lift Bridge in Duluth MN: an Intriguing History
Mar 10, 2015 · 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 …
What's the story behind Duluth's Aerial Lift Bridge? - Star Tribune
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 …
Duluth's Aerial Lift Bridge | Minnesota Digital Library
Jul 13, 2023 · Tired of ferrying and temporary bridges across the man-made ship canal that cut through Minnesota Point, the city of Duluth hosted a bridge design competition in 1891 to …
Duluth's historic lift bridge closer to rehabilitation with $11.2M ...
Jan 9, 2025 · The Aerial Lift Bridge connects ships between Lake Superior and Duluth Harbor along with the St. Louis River. It also connects people on foot, bike and car between Canal …
Duluth’s historic Aerial Lift Bridge finally getting a major makeover
Jan 8, 2025 · DULUTH – The city’s famed Aerial Lift Bridge is finally set for a major restoration, after years of attempts to secure funding to replace corroded steel, failing sidewalks and …
Duluth Aerial Lift Bridge - HistoricBridges.org
Historic Truss Bridge in Duluth St. Louis County, Minnesota. Converted to a lift bridge in 1930, this bridge retains the towers and overhead truss of the only transporter bridge in the United States.