Martin Olav Sabo Bridge

On the old Milwaukee Road transcontinental line through South Minneapolis.

I'm a big fan of the Martin Olav Sabo Bridge over Hiawatha Avenue (Hwy 55) on the Midtown Greenway in south Minneapolis. It is the first cable-stayed suspension bridge in the state of Minnesota. Opened in 2007, the bridge provides a pedestrian path and a continuous biking connection across the city. Happened upon this delightful group of preschoolers exploring the bridge on a Greenway bike ride. Such joy watching the mesmerized kids listen to the cars and trucks honk their good wishes as they passed by below. A sunrise followed soon thereafter. "Always be on the lookout for the presence of wonder." ~ E.B. White

One of my favorite spots to stop and catch a view of the pre-dawn blue hour... it's a nice view at all times but looking into the eastern sky just before dawn cracks is especially nice from this bridge.

One of the locals' best sunset spots of Minneapolis, MN.

Really gorgeous, I always stop here and watch the city during my bike rides

Nice view of the city. Places to sit and take a quick break before hitting the connected bikeways.

A rare Fausto Veranzio cable stay bridge design first imagined by the Venetian in 1595 that honors 14 term US Representative Martin Olav Sabo. Sabo who comes from the old Minnesota Scandinavian liberal traditionan was a major cycling advocate, hence the bridge being named after him. It is one of the best urban vistas in Minneapolis, and a great place to watch the sunset, or a thunderstorm roll in. In the evening it is often a gathering place for local cycling professionals; messengers, mechanics, bike shop workers. In 2012 the cables on part of the bridge failed due to the wind creating violent harmonics on the cables. That's the official story, but there are others you may here if you ask people on the bridge. On the west end there is a sign that describes the cantilever design that is worth reading if you like engineering.