The Long Meadow Bridge in Bloomington, Minnesota, was built in 1920 and spans Long Meadow Lake in the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge. Originally constructed by the Illinois Steel Bridge Company, it features five steel camelback trusses, each about 172 feet long. Historically, the bridge connected Cedar Avenue to a swing-span bridge over the Minnesota River, aiding suburban development in the area. Due to its narrow structure and age, it became unsuitable for modern vehicles and closed to motorized traffic in 1993. After being closed entirely in 2002, the bridge was rehabilitated, opened to the public on October 14, 2016, and currently serves as a popular spot for walking, bike riding, and birdwatching. In 2013, the bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places.

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Location: Bloomington, Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States

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