Aerial Lift Bridge
A city landmark of Duluth. The entire bridge deck can rise about 41 meters so giant lake freighters can pass through the canal.
The Aerial Lift Bridge spans the canal connecting Lake Superior and the Port of Duluth. When it was completed in 1905, it was a transporter bridge. It was rebuilt as a lift bridge in 1929–1930. Whenever a lake freighter passes through, the entire deck rises to the sound of a horn, making it Duluth's most iconic sight. You can watch for free from the canal docks by the bridge, and ship schedules are available on the Duluth Shipping News website. The bridge is also very photogenic when lit up at night.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center
- Canal Park
- SS William A. Irvin
- Great Lakes Aquarium
- Bentleyville Tour of Lights
- Lake Superior Railroad Museum & North Shore Scenic Railroad
- Duluth Lakewalk
- Fitger's Brewery Complex