This bridge is a notable structure in the Dinkytown campus of the University of Minnesota.
The bridge features two types of spans. The northern spans feature a through girder main span, built by the Omaha Road. The south spans feature a deck girder main span and were built by Great Northern.
All spans feature concrete slab approaches, with steel and concrete substructures.
This bridge is also part of the end of the East Minneapolis Yard, which is a joint Union Pacific and BNSF Yard.
Overall, the bridge is also a structural concern. The bridge has severe corrosion and deterioration of the piers and girders.
The author has ranked this bridge as being locally significant, due to the common design.
The photo above is an overview of the southern spans.