Project overview

• Pillsbury Ave S bridge was built in 1916 by the Chicago, Milwaukee, and Saint Paul Railroad. It was constructed to help separate railroad traffic from city streets.
• The bridge has reinforced concrete deck girder structure, reinforced concrete abutments, and piers.
• Most of the Pillsbury Ave S bridge is in fair condition. Although, there are some areas in need of necessary repair. Those areas contain cracks and breakage exposing reinforced steel. Some previously repaired areas are beginning to fail. At the north end of the bridge there are large cracks as well as in some of the supporting end walls.
• Due to the age of the structure deterioration will progressively get worse over time. The Bridge is currently classified as functionally obsolete due to its deck geometry.
• This project will improve the condition and safety for motor vehicles. Pedestrian traffic crossing the Pillsbury Ave S bridge will be safer as well.

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Community engagement

Public stakeholder meeting

Public Works held a public stakeholder meeting on Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 5 p.m..

Meeting location:

Whittier Recreation Center- Multi-Purpose room
425 W 26th St
Minneapolis, MN, US 55405

Project staff were there to:

• Deliver project updates
• Address questions
• Receive feedback

Project grant details

Project grant name

Pillsbury Ave Bridge over the Midtown Greenway (Minneapolis Bridge #L8909)

Grant details

• Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn DOT)
  • State Local Bridge Replacement Program Fund (LBRP)
  • State Project number: SP 141-597-001
  • Minnesota Project number: BROS 2726 (005)
  • MnDOT Agreement No. 1061783 

A grant is money given to help pay for a project, like fixing or replacing a bridge. The money does not need to be paid back.

The numbers above are tracking IDs. They help the state and federal government identify the project, manage the funding, and keep records of how the money is used. 

Agency leadership

• Jenifer Hager, City Engineer
• Phone: 612-673-3061
• Email: jenifer.hager@minneapolismn.gov

Grant manager

• Petru Vizoli, Project Engineer/Manager
• Phone: 612-673-2368
• Email: petru.vizoli@minneapolismn.gov

Contractor

• Lunda Construction Company