Nicollet Ave. Bridge Over Minnehaha Creek

Key information

Dates

2026-2027

Location

Nicollet Avenue bridge over the Minnehaha Creek.

Tangletown

Project overview

The Nicollet Ave. bridge over Minnehaha Creek is also known as Bridge No. 90591. The bridge was built in 1923 and repaired in 1973. Currently, the bridge is 63 feet wide and 816 feet long.

The bridge has:

Bike lanes on both sides
Sidewalks
Two lanes for vehicles

The bridge is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. Repairing it will allow use for many years to come.

We're still deciding on construction funding. Estimated construction timetable is 18 months.

What the repairs will include

We'll replace and fix all structural elements of the bridge and roadway. The repaired bridge will be 60’-4” wide.

The bridge will have:

6-foot wide protected bike lanes
8-foot wide pedestrian sidewalks
Two 11-foot traffic lanes

Nicollet Bridge Project - MPRB tree preservation priority report

Read the report regarding the 2025 Nicollet Bridge project's projected tree removals and tree preservation priority.

Nicollet Bridge Project - MPRB Tree Preservation Priority Report

View interactive map

Construction update

Storm structure work completed

The Surface Water and Sewer division of Public Works completed installation of a grit chamber in the project area. Construction began on December 1, 2025, and was completed the week of January 5, 2026.

The project included replacement of storm pipes and drainage structures. The pipes and drainage ran from the bridge to Minnehaha Parkway. The existing infrastructure had failed and was replaced to maintain proper drainage.

Traffic impacts

Minnehaha Parkway is now open

The lower Minnehaha Parkway is now open to vehicle traffic.
The stairway at the southwest corner of the bridge is open and remained open throughout construction.
The bike trail along the creek is open and remained open throughout construction.

Past meetings

Public Open House 3 - September 17, 2025

The project team held the third in-person open house for attendees to learn more about the project, view various project boards, discuss the project details with staff, and provide feedback.

Public Open House 2 - March 27, 2025

The project team held the second in-person open house for attendees to learn more about the project, view various project boards, discuss the project details with staff, and provide feedback.

Tangletown neighborhood annual meeting - May 20, 2024

The project team presented at the Tangletown neighborhood annual meeting to share a project overview and answer project questions.