Camden Bridge Work

The Camden Bridge, which is the 42nd Avenue North 37th Avenue NE crossing over the Mississippi River and Interstate 94, was built in 1975. The bridge has now deteriorated to the point that it is in need of repairs to maintain public safety and will be closing to traffic on April 15 for a complete rehabilitation. It will remain closed through approximately July. During that time period major structural work will be done, including replacing the expansion joints, the bridge deck, the drainage system, approach panels, vehicular crash railing, sidewalks, pedestrian railings and lighting. The structural steel will be repainted after the bridge is re-opened to traffic. The work that has been planned will add 35 years to the life of the bridge and will save Minneapolis maintenance costs in the future. Currently, city crews spend approximately one month each year on deck patching and painting the bridge.

During the period in which the bridge is closed, vehicular traffic will be detoured to the Plymouth Bridge. Bicycle traffic will be detoured to the I-694 Mississippi River crossing area. For Vehicle & Bicycle Detour Maps, please Click here.

Some of you have asked why the City of Minneapolis is beginning work on the Camden Bridge at the same time that the Lowry Bridge is down. The City of Minneapolis requested $10 million in American Recovery & Reinvestment Act funding to rehabilitate the bridge and there are specific timeframes within which the money must be used. This project is also expected to create approximately 90 construction jobs, which enhance our local economy.