National Register of Historic Places

Bridge No. L6007

Duluth, St. Louis County, Minnesota
Listed
November 6, 1989
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
89001826

About this property

The Stewart Creek Bridge or Bridge L6007 is a stone arch bridge in the Smithville neighborhood of Duluth, Minnesota, United States. It was built around 1925 as part of the scenic Skyline Parkway overlooking the city. The Stewart Creek Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1989 under the name Bridge No. L-6007 for its state-level significance in the theme of engineering. It was nominated for being the most picturesque stone arch road bridge in design and setting in Minnesota. The Stewart Creek Bridge is built of locally quarried, dark green gabbro, which is abundant in the Duluth area. The single-span arch over a deep ravine is built on rubble abutments, springing about seven feet (2.1 m) above grade and rising 10 feet (3 m) over a span of 30 feet (9 m). The rubble spandrel walls continue back in straight lines to form the retaining walls for the approaches. The bridge railings are topped with double sawtooth-shaped rows of gabbro. Overall, the bridge is about 29 feet (8.8 m) wide. The bridge embodies mid-19th-century Picturesque traditions in its abrupt appearance on a secluded bend, high abutments emphasizing its height, arcing curve, pointed boulders lining the approach, and spiky railings. The City of Duluth rehabilitated the bridge from 2012 to 2013.

Location

Duluth, St. Louis County, Minnesota
46.70356, -92.22816

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When was Bridge No. L6007 listed on the National Register?

Bridge No. L6007 was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 6, 1989.

What type of historic resource is Bridge No. L6007?

Bridge No. L6007 is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Bridge No. L6007?

The period of significance for Bridge No. L6007 is recorded as the industrial era.

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