Bridge 8 Horizontal

The Bridge 8 Horizontal in Minneapolis, MN, is a historically significant stone arch bridge built between 1881 and 1883. It is uniquely the only stone arch bridge spanning the Mississippi River and was originally designed to support railway traffic. Located near St. Anthony Falls, a site stabilized in 1937, this bridge exemplifies 19th-century engineering that balanced structural integrity with natural surroundings. Its enduring stone construction highlights both its functional and architectural importance in the region’s transportation history.