University Bridge (St. Cloud)

University Bridge is a concrete girder bridge that spans the Mississippi River in Saint Cloud, Minnesota. Built in 1985, and designed by Howard Needles Tammen & Bergendoff, it is the second-newest bridge in St. Cloud, after Granite City Crossing. It is named for its proximity to St. Cloud State University. To accommodate bikers and walkers, the bridge has an approach ramp on one side and steps on the other side. For decoration, a scrollwork pattern is cut into the approach walls' concrete, and the piers are a curved "V" shape.

University Bridge
Coordinates45°32′56.5″N 94°08′51″W / 45.549028°N 94.14750°W / 45.549028; -94.14750
CarriesUniversity Drive
CrossesMississippi River
LocaleSaint Cloud, Minnesota
Maintained byCity of St. Cloud
ID number73540
Characteristics
DesignConcrete girder bridge
Total length1171 feet
Width65 feet
Longest span169 feet
Clearance below20 feet
History
Opened1985
Location
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The previous bridge at this structure, built in 1892, was a through-truss bridge.

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References

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  • Costello, Mary Charlotte (2002). Climbing the Mississippi River Bridge by Bridge, Volume Two: Minnesota. Cambridge, MN: Adventure Publications. ISBN 0-9644518-2-4.