Ford Parkway Bridge, over the Mississippi River

Ford Bridge Redecking 2002-2004
The project includes complete replacement of the deck. The deck section was widened to accomodate four traffic lanes, wider walks on both sides and separate bike lanes. The arches, main piers and spandrel columns were repaired. Construction began  July 2002 and was opened to traffic at the October 2004, a 3 year project. The bridge remained open to one lane of traffic in each direction as well as one sidewalk. Ramsey County and Hennepin County are the joint owners of the bridge.The counties partnered with MNDOT and the cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul to complete the project.

Owner: Ramsey County and Hennepin County Designer: HDR, Mpls. Builder: Edward Kraemer and Sons Construction Maple Grove, MN Cost: $20,200,000 Begin Construction: July 8, 2002 Open to 4 lanes of Traffic: October 18, 2004	Finished deck
Half deck open to traffic during construction	Existing deck removed down to floor beams
Floor beams widened and post-tensioned	Forms for floor beam additions
New deck forms	Existing deck prior to widening.
Any suggestions/requests are welcome, Send e-mail to: bridgeweb@ci.stpaul.mn.us	Send inquires to: St. Paul Public Works, Bridge Div. 25 West 4th Street, CHA 1000 St. Paul, MN  55102 phone 651-266-6180 fax 651-298-4559

1927 photo of the bridge during original construction.