Beautiful evening views of Duluth...
One of the most photographed landmarks in Duluth,
or all of Minnesota for that matter, is the Duluth Aerial Lift Bridge.
A clearance of 180 feet is attained when the span is completely raised. The span length is 386 feet and weighs approximately 900 tons!
The bridge is very similar to the only other one of its kind in the world,
which is in Rouen, France.
http://www.goduluthmn.com/best-duluth-attractions/aerial-lift-bridge/
We watched this boat come through the canal under the Aerial Lift Bridge.
It was an awesome thing to experience.
The Duluth Bridge is operated 24 hours a day, with skilled people at the helm.
The bridge is raised and lowered for iron ore and cement ships, sailboats, and excursion tour boats. In the busy seasons of spring and summer, the bridge averages 26 lifts a day.
Decades ago, pedestrians were able to ride on the bridge when it was raised.
But, this was outlawed in the early 1980s
after a horrible accident that claimed the life of a woman
when she was crushed by the steel bridge.
This and more information at Aerial Lift Bridge
It was a little chilly!
Back to Pine River after a scenic tour of Duluth and the surrounding area.
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