Missouri River Bridges of South Dakota
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N 43° 48.820 W 099° 20.731
14T E 472211 N 4851234
A group of 5 bridges recognized as historic civil engineering landmarks.
Waymark Code: WMT1AV
Location: South Dakota, United States
Date Posted: 09/08/2016
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The Missouri River bridge at Chamberlain, SD is the only surviving member of a 5-bridge group recognized for their pivotal role in opening the west to transportation and commerce. The bridges were completed using a design by engineer John Edward Kirkham, which reduced the overall construction costs dramatically. Widening of the river and flood control projects doomed 4 bridges to obsolescence. The last remaining bridge carries a portion of Interstate 90. The Chamberlain, SD visitor center on I-90 displays the commemorative plaques both inside and outside the building, and affords a nice overlook towards the bridge.
Location:
Missouri River, at Chamberlain, SD
Type of structure/site: Bridge/Causeway
Date of Construction: 1927
Engineer/Architect/Builder etc.: Engineer John Edward Kirkham
Engineering Organization Listing: American Society of Civil Engineers
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Web Site: [Web Link]
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