Lester River Bridge
The Lester River Bridge is a historic road bridge carrying Minnesota State Highway 61 over the Lester River in Duluth, Minnesota, United States. Structurally it is a reinforced concrete arch bridge with decorative stone facing. It was built from 1924 to 1925. In 2002 the bridge was listed as Lester River Bridge–Bridge No. 5772 on the National Register of Historic Places for its state-level significance in the themes of architecture, engineering, and transportation. It was nominated for its Neoclassical architecture, impressive span, and association with the opening of the highway along the scenic North Shore of Lake Superior.
