It is located adjacent to the current Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis.

It replaced a bridge built at the same location in 1867 for the St. Paul and Pacific Railroad.

When passenger service was discontinued from downtown Minneapolis and West River Parkway was built, the curve and the trackage going to the depot was removed, most likely in or around 1978 with the demolition of the depot.

It currently serves the branches to Willmar and Monticello, as well as providing access to interchange for the Twin Cities and Western Railway.

With the opening of Northstar Commuter Rail from its terminus at Target Field, the bridge once again carries passenger traffic.