April 22 Third Avenue Bridge Project Photos by Doug Verdier

Submitted by Doug Verdier, who continues to document the Third Avenue Bridge refurbishment project.

Among the many construction and preservation activities ongoing at the Third Avenue Bridge, is work to repair the City of Minneapolis' water main on the bridge. Because the water main is located beneath the bridge deck, it is not easily seen. However, the photos below show the water main as it appears when some of the bridge concrete elements are removed for replacement. The water main appears as a horizontal gray tube running between one of the bridge piers and an arch.

The entire project, when completed, is intended to extend the service life of the bridge for another 50 years.