National Register of Historic Places

Cedar Avenue Bridge

Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota
Listed
November 6, 1989
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
89001845

About this property

The 10th Avenue Bridge crosses the Mississippi River near downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota and also in proximity to the University of Minnesota. The bridge was historically referred to as the Cedar Avenue Bridge in the days prior to the construction of the I-35W Mississippi River bridge when it connected to Cedar Ave. The bridge connects 10th Avenue Southeast, on the east side of the Mississippi River, to 19th Avenue South on the west side. The Seven Corners area of the Cedar-Riverside, Minneapolis neighborhood is at the southern end of the bridge. The downstream end of the lower Saint Anthony Falls lock and dam extends under the bridge. The historic Southeast Steam Plant is also located nearby. The bridge is considered the crowning achievement of Minneapolis city engineer Kristoffer Olsen Oustad, one of four prominent Norwegian-American men who designed major structures in the region. In April 2025, the Minnesota Senate unanimously agreed to dedicate the bridge in honor of deceased Minnesota Senate Majority Leader Kari Dziedzic. It was officially dedicated to Dziedzic during a ceremony on October 1 2025.

Location

Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota
44.98105, -93.24248

Categories

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Sources

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When was Cedar Avenue Bridge listed on the National Register?

Cedar Avenue Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 6, 1989.

What type of historic resource is Cedar Avenue Bridge?

Cedar Avenue Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Cedar Avenue Bridge?

The period of significance for Cedar Avenue Bridge is recorded as the industrial era.

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