The Irene Hixon Whitney Bridge serves as a canvas for drawings, paintings and flyers. Despite its beauty, junior Bailee Droel says the bridge hovers over the most frustrating intersections in the Twin Cities. (Carlee Hackl/TommieMedia)
The bridge serves as a safe path over dangerous traffic for pedestrians walking pets, running or exploring the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden and Loring Park. The bridge’s name honors Minnesota philanthropist Irene Hixon Whitney. (Carlee Hackl/TommieMedia)
Vehicles approach a traffic light on Lyndale Avenue. The bridge is considered one of Minnesota’s most memorable pieces of art. (Carlee Hackl/TommieMedia)
Buses and cars drive under the Irene Hixon Whitney Bridge that crosses I-94, Hennepin and Lyndale avenues. The bridge acts as a safe pathway for pedestrians and spans above 16 lanes of oft-congested traffic. (Carlee Hackl/TommieMedia)
The Irene Hixon Whitney Bridge is made out of steel, wood, paint, concrete and brass, and it spans 379 feet in length. Local artist Siah Armajani designed the bridge in 1988 to connect the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden with Loring Park and downtown Minneapolis. (Carlee Hackl/TommieMedia)
Vines climb the blue legs of the Irene Hixon Whitney Bridge. Verses of an untitled poem by American poet John Ashbery run in both directions across the upper lintel of the bridge. (Carlee Hackl/TommieMedia)
Minneapolis’ Irene Hixon Whitney Bridge is one of the Twin Cities’ best spots for public art and worst spots for traffic. Photojournalist Carlee Hackl captured images from around the bridge.