Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.811703,-99.337557
Carries Business Loop I-90 over Missouri River (Francis Case Lake)
Design: truss/through/pennsylvania
Design Details: Double-barreled, riveted, five-span Pennsylvania through truss
Total Length: 2004.0 Feet
Span Length: 338.6 Feet
Overview: Double-barreled through truss bridge over the Missouri River (Francis Case Lake) on Business Loop I-90 at Chamberlain
History: Built 1925 as a four-span bridge; reconstructed 1953 as a double-barreled five span bridge incorporating five spans from a bridge at Wheeler
Built: 1925
Location: Brule County
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From the east, Aug 2010
Closed for construction on the approaches.
Photo taken by Clark Vance Aug 2010
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SE view
Photo taken by Clark Vance Aug 2010
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From the south
Photo taken by Clark Vance Aug 2010
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From south of I-90
Photo taken by Clark Vance Aug 2010
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Historic Engineering site
There is a rest area SE of I-90 where you can see the original highway bridges, I-90, and the railroad bridge south of I-90.
Photo taken by Clark Vance Aug 2010
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The view from town
Looking west down the old highway
Photo taken by Clark Vance Aug 2010
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From the NE
Piers from a former bridge still stand
Photo taken by Clark Vance Aug 2010
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Old piers to the north of present bridge
From east side
Photo taken by Clark Vance Aug 2010
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Chanberlain Bridge Circa 1925
C 1925 Hersy Photo Service
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The bridge at Chamberlain
Photo taken by Panoramio user JBTHEMILKER
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Chamberlain, SD
Photo taken by Panoramio user JBTHEMILKER
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Chamberlain, SD, USA
Photo taken by Panoramio user JBTHEMILKER
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On the bridge.
Photo taken by Panoramio user JBTHEMILKER
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Chamberlain, SD 57325, USA
Photo taken by Panoramio user JBTHEMILKER
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Chamberlain, SD 57325, USA
Photo taken by Panoramio user JBTHEMILKER
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Chamberlain, SD 57325, USA
Photo taken by Panoramio user JBTHEMILKER
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Chamberlain, SD 57325, USA
Photo taken by Panoramio user JBTHEMILKER
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Chamberlain Bridge
Photo from Cozad Memorial Library
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Chamberlain Bridge
Photo taken by Jimmy Emerson, DVM in June 2009
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Photo taken by Mark Yurina in May 2021
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Chamberlain Bridge
Photo from old postcard
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New Bridge Over Missouri River, c1925
On Custer Hiway, Chamberlain, South Dakota
Postcard Provided by David Shedlock
Status: Open to traffic, but rarely used
Location: 43.797965,-99.358031
Carries Ringneck & Western Railroad over Missouri River (Francis Case Lake)
Design: truss/through/polygonal
Design Details: Main spans: Two polygonal Warren through trusses
Approaches: Warren deck trusses
Total Length: 4890.0 Feet
Span Length: 375.0 Feet
Overview: Polygonal Warren through truss bridge over Missouri River (Francis Case Lake) on Ringneck & Western Railroad
History: Built 1953 with the construction of Francis Case Lake, replacing an earlier 1923 bridge
Built: 1953
Location: Brule County
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Elevation.
Photo taken by David Yates
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Elevation.
Photo taken by David Yates
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Long view
Photo taken by Clark Vance in August 2010
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Western section
Photo taken by Clark Vance in August 2010
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Approach from east
The track is in poor repair and seldom used
Photo taken by Clark Vance in August 2010
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Cobwebs under deck
Photo taken by Clark Vance in August 2010
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Catwalk along girder, east approach
Photo taken by Clark Vance in August 2010
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Rollers on east abutment
Photo taken by Clark Vance in August 2010
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Inside the girders
Notice the inspection catwalks
Photo taken by Clark Vance in August 2010
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Photo taken by Quinn Phelan in August 2012
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Photo taken by Quinn Phelan in August 2012
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Chamberlain Rail Bridge
East Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in July 2017
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Chamberlain Rail Bridge
East Approach Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in July 2017
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Chamberlain Rail Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in July 2017
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Chamberlain Rail Bridge
Main Pier #6
Photo taken by John Marvig in July 2017
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Chamberlain Rail Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in July 2017
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Chamberlain Rail Bridge
East Truss
Photo taken by John Marvig in July 2017
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Chamberlain Rail Bridge
West Truss
Photo taken by John Marvig in July 2017
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Chamberlain Rail Bridge
Main Pier #5
Photo taken by John Marvig in July 2017
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Chamberlain Rail Bridge
West Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in July 2017
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Chamberlain Rail Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in July 2017
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Chamberlain Rail Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in July 2017
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Chamberlain Rail Bridge
Main Pier #4
Photo taken by John Marvig in July 2017
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Chamberlain Rail Bridge
Deck Truss Approaches
Photo taken by John Marvig in July 2017
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Chamberlain Rail Bridge
West Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in July 2017
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Chamberlain Rail Bridge
Deck Truss Approach #3
Photo taken by John Marvig in July 2017
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Chamberlain Rail Bridge
Deck Truss Approach #2
Photo taken by John Marvig in July 2017
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Chamberlain Rail Bridge
Deck Truss Approach #1
Photo taken by John Marvig in July 2017
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Chamberlain Rail Bridge
West Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in July 2017
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Chamberlain Rail Bridge
West Approach Spans
Photo taken by John Marvig in July 2017
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Chamberlain Rail Bridge
West End
Photo taken by John Marvig in July 2017
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Chamberlain Rail Bridge
West Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in July 2017
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Chamberlain Rail Bridge
Main Pier #1
Photo taken by John Marvig in July 2017
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Chamberlain Rail Bridge
Main Pier #2
Photo taken by John Marvig in July 2017
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Chamberlain Rail Bridge
Main Pier #3
Photo taken by John Marvig in July 2017
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Chamberlain Rail Bridge
Upper Angle Connection, Deck Trusses
Photo taken by John Marvig in July 2017
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Chamberlain Rail Bridge
Lower Connection, Deck Trusses
Photo taken by John Marvig in July 2017
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Chamberlain Rail Bridge
Upper Connection, Deck Trusses
Photo taken by John Marvig in July 2017
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Chamberlain Rail Bridge
Interior Bracing, Deck Trusses
Photo taken by John Marvig in July 2017
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Chamberlain Rail Bridge
Upper Angle Connection, Main Spans
Photo taken by John Marvig in July 2017
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Chamberlain Rail Bridge
Upper Connection, Main Spans
Photo taken by John Marvig in July 2017
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Chamberlain Rail Bridge
Lower Connection, Main Spans
Photo taken by John Marvig in July 2017
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Chamberlain Rail Bridge
Deck Trusses
Photo taken by John Marvig in July 2017
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Chamberlain Rail Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in July 2017
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Chamberlain Rail Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in July 2017
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Chamberlain Rail Bridge
East Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in July 2017
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Chamberlain Rail Bridge
Looking West
Photo taken by John Marvig in July 2017
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Chamberlain Rail Bridge
Looking West
Photo taken by John Marvig in July 2017
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Chamberlain Rail Bridge
Sway Bracing
Photo taken by John Marvig in July 2017
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Chamberlain Rail Bridge
Inside Main Span
Photo taken by John Marvig in July 2017
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Chamberlain Rail Bridge
Punch Plate Members
Photo taken by John Marvig in July 2017
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Chamberlain Rail Bridge
Plate
Photo taken by John Marvig in July 2017
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Chamberlain Rail Bridge
Inside Main Span
Photo taken by John Marvig in July 2017
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Chamberlain Rail Bridge
Portal Bracing
Photo taken by John Marvig in July 2017
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Chamberlain Rail Bridge
Upper Bracing
Photo taken by John Marvig in July 2017
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Chamberlain Rail Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in July 2017
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Chamberlain Rail Bridge
West Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in July 2017
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Chamberlain Rail Bridge
Main Spans
Photo taken by John Marvig in July 2017
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MILW - Chamberlain Bridge
view c1940
Photo from old postcard
Status: Removed
Location: 43.796349,-99.350826
Carries US16 over Missouri River
Design: truss/pony/bailey
Design Details: Bailey pony truss pontoon
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Bailey pony truss bridge over Missouri River on US16
History: Built & removed 1953
Built: 1953
Location: Brule County
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Status: Destroyed by flooding
Location: 43.815665,-99.327512
Carries Main Street over American Creek
Design: truss/deck/warren
Design Details: Warren deck truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Warren deck truss bridge over American Creek on Main Street
History: Built 1917; Destroyed a few years later by flooding caused by artesian wells
Built: 1917
Location: Brule County
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Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 43.796097,-99.356252
Carries Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad over Missouri River
Design: floating/pontoon
Design Details: Pontoon
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Pontoon bridge over Missouri River on Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad
History: Built 1905; Replaced 1923
Built: 1905
Location: Brule County
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Circa 1911
Old Postcard View
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Circa 1907
Old Postcard View
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 43.796097,-99.356252
Carries Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad over Missouri River
Design: truss/through/warren
Design Details: Warren through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Warren through truss bridge over Missouri River on Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad
History: Built 1923; Replaced 1953
Built: 1923
Location: Brule County
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MILW - Chamberlain Swing Bridge
Removed
Photo taken by Douglas Butler in January 2017
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Public Domain; Copyright Expired
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MILW - Chamberlain Swing Bridge
1930s view
Photo from old postcard
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.799122,-99.349494
Carries Interstate 90 over Missouri River (Lake Francis Case)
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: Steel deck plate girder
Total Length: 2030.9 Feet
Span Length: 250.0 Feet
Overview: Deck plate girder bridge over Missouri River (Lake Francis Case) on Interstate 90
History: Built 1974
Built: 1974
Location: Brule County
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Lewis and Clark Memorial Bridge
Aerial view
Photo taken by Paul Weimer at Flickr
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Lewis and Clark Memorial Bridge
Distant aerial view
Photo taken by Paul Weimer at Flickr
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Lewis and Clark Memorial Bridge
View of the bridge and associated causeway facing west; railroad bridge at left
Photo taken by Wikimedia Commons user Idawriter
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Lewis and Clark Memorial Bridge
Partial elevation with Chamberlain Bridge in background
Photo taken by Wikimedia Commons user Idawriter
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Lewis and Clark Memorial Bridge
Portal view approaching bridge on Interstate 90 westbound
Photo taken by Wikimedia Commons user Idawriter
Special Bridge Conditions Legend: R - Former location of relocated bridge. ! - At risk for demolition or destruction. X - Confirmed demolished or collapsed. S - Dismantled and/or in storage. L - Severe loss of historic integrity due to alteration.
