Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.674167,-96.656944
Carries 256th Street over Slip Up Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 42.3 Feet
Span Length: 40.0 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over Creek on 256th Street, 3.7 mi. east and 6 mi. south of Baltic in Mapleton Township
History: Built 1938
Built: 1938
Location: Minnehaha County
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Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 43.659722,-96.667500
Carries 257th Street over Slip Up Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 47.2 Feet
Span Length: 44.9 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over Creek on 257th Street, 3.1 mi. east and 7 mi. south of Baltic in Mapleton Township
History: Built 1938
Built: 1938
Location: Minnehaha County
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Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 43.630556,-96.720278
Carries 84th Street over Unnamed creek
Design: truss/pony/queenpost
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 40.0 Feet
Span Length: 39.0 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over Creek on 84th Street, 1 mi. south of Renner in Mapleton Township
History: Built 1900; Now replaced.
Built: 1900
Location: Minnehaha County
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113276
Overview
Photo taken in 1998 by Jason Smith
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 43.558380,-96.536299
Carries 264th Street over Beaver Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 98.4 Feet
Span Length: 59.1 Feet
Overview: Lost pony truss bridge over Beaver Creek on 264th Street, 1.8 mi. east and 2 mi. south of Brandon in Split Rock Township
History: Built 1910; replaced 2014
Built: 1910
Location: Minnehaha County
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Status: Open to pedestrians only
Location: 43.503102,-96.756107
Carries Sioux River Bike Trail over Big Sioux River
Design: truss/through/warren
Design Details: Riveted, 6-panel Warren through truss
Total Length: 315.0 Feet
Span Length: 148.0 Feet
Overview: Through truss bridge over Big Sioux River on the Sioux River Bike Trail
History: Built 1906
Built: 1906
Location: Minnehaha County
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108789
Side view
Photo taken Summer 1999 by Jason Smith
108790
Portal
Photo taken Summer 1999 by Jason Smith
108791
Deck view
Photo taken Summer 1999 by Jason Smith
108792
Upper chord hip joint
Photo taken Summer 1999 by Jason Smith
108793
Plaque
Photo taken Summer 1999 by Jason Smith
311768
Sertoma Park Trail Bridge
Looking West
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311769
Sertoma Park Trail Bridge
East Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311770
Sertoma Park Trail Bridge
Extra Bracing
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311771
Sertoma Park Trail Bridge
East Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311772
Sertoma Park Trail Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311773
Sertoma Park Trail Bridge
Truss
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311774
Sertoma Park Trail Bridge
Truss
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311775
Sertoma Park Trail Bridge
East Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311776
Sertoma Park Trail Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311777
Sertoma Park Trail Bridge
East Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311778
Sertoma Park Trail Bridge
West Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311779
Sertoma Park Trail Bridge
Lower Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311780
Sertoma Park Trail Bridge
Lower Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311781
Sertoma Park Trail Bridge
Lower Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311782
Sertoma Park Trail Bridge
Upper Angle Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311783
Sertoma Park Trail Bridge
Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311784
Sertoma Park Trail Bridge
East Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311785
Sertoma Park Trail Bridge
Looking West
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311786
Sertoma Park Trail Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311787
Sertoma Park Trail Bridge
Portal Bracing
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311788
Sertoma Park Trail Bridge
Plate
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311789
Sertoma Park Trail Bridge
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311790
Sertoma Park Trail Bridge
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311791
Sertoma Park Trail Bridge
Distant View
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311812
Sertoma Park Trail Bridge
Looking West
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311813
Sertoma Park Trail Bridge
East Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311814
Sertoma Park Trail Bridge
Extra Bracing
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311815
Sertoma Park Trail Bridge
East Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311816
Sertoma Park Trail Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311817
Sertoma Park Trail Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311818
Sertoma Park Trail Bridge
Truss
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311819
Sertoma Park Trail Bridge
East Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311820
Sertoma Park Trail Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311821
Sertoma Park Trail Bridge
East Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311822
Sertoma Park Trail Bridge
West Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311823
Sertoma Park Trail Bridge
Lower Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311824
Sertoma Park Trail Bridge
Lower Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311825
Sertoma Park Trail Bridge
Lower Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311826
Sertoma Park Trail Bridge
Upper Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311827
Sertoma Park Trail Bridge
Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311828
Sertoma Park Trail Bridge
East Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311829
Sertoma Park Trail Bridge
Looking West
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311830
Sertoma Park Trail Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311831
Sertoma Park Trail Bridge
Portal Bracing
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311832
Sertoma Park Trail Bridge
Plate
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311833
Sertoma Park Trail Bridge
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311834
Sertoma Park Trail Bridge
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311835
Sertoma Park Trail Bridge
Distant View
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
Status: Removed but not replaced
Location: 43.720302,-96.748555
Carries Big Sioux Road over Big Sioux River
Design: truss/through/parker
Design Details: Pin-connected, 9-panel Parker through truss
Total Length: 152.6 Feet
Span Length: 149.6 Feet
Overview: Through truss bridge over Big Sioux River on Big Sioux Road, 3 mi. south of Baltic
History: Built ca. 1910 by the Western Bridge and Constuction Co. Abandoned in 1998, later removed.
Built: 1910
Location: Minnehaha County
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111955
Overview of the bridge
Photo taken in 1999 by Jason Smith
111956
Oblique view of east approach
Photo taken in 1999 by Jason Smith
111957
Approaching the bridge from the east
Here, the road between this bridge and the pony truss bridge is impassable. One must go by foot to cross this bridge.
Photo taken in 1999 by Jason Smith
111958
Inside the bridge
Photo taken in 1999 by Jason Smith
111959
Oblique view from the southwest
Photo taken in 1999 by Jason Smith
111960
west approach
Photo taken in 1999 by Jason Smith
Status: Removed but not replaced
Location: 43.720373,-96.745880
Carries Big Sioux Road over Big Sioux River
Design: truss/pony/queenpost
Design Details: Queenpost pony truss
Total Length: 50.9 Feet
Span Length: 47.9 Feet
Overview: Queenpost pony truss bridge over a small branch of the Big Sioux River on Big Sioux Road, 2.7 mi. south and 0.6 mi. west of Baltic
History: Built 1935, closed to traffic in 1998, removed along with Big Sioux River bridge in 2012
Built: 1935
Location: Minnehaha County
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Status: Open to railroad traffic
Location: 43.547629,-96.769153
Carries Ellis & Eastern Railroad over Big Sioux River
Design: truss/through/lattice/quadrangular
Design Details: Quadrangular lattice through truss
Total Length: 325.0 Feet
Span Length: 100.0 Feet
Overview: Quadrangular truss bridge over Big Sioux River on Ellis & Eastern Railroad
History: Built 1892
Built: 1892
Location: Minnehaha County
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108794
Side view
Photo taken Summer 1999 by Jason Smith
108795
Oblique view
Photo taken Summer 1999 by Jason Smith
311740
Elmen Park Rail Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311741
Elmen Park Rail Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311742
Elmen Park Rail Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311743
Elmen Park Rail Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311744
Elmen Park Rail Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311745
Elmen Park Rail Bridge
East Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311746
Elmen Park Rail Bridge
Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311747
Elmen Park Rail Bridge
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311748
Elmen Park Rail Bridge
Lower Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311749
Elmen Park Rail Bridge
West End
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311750
Elmen Park Rail Bridge
West Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311751
Elmen Park Rail Bridge
Lower Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311752
Elmen Park Rail Bridge
Upper Angle Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311753
Elmen Park Rail Bridge
West Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311754
Elmen Park Rail Bridge
Truss
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311755
Elmen Park Rail Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311756
Elmen Park Rail Bridge
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311757
Elmen Park Rail Bridge
Portal Bracing
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311758
Elmen Park Rail Bridge
Upper Angle Connection, with rebuilt bolts
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311759
Elmen Park Rail Bridge
Plate
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
Status: Open to pedestrians only
Location: 43.537283,-96.705009
Carries over Big Sioux River
Design: truss/through/parker
Design Details: Main span: Pin-connected, 9-panel Parker through truss
Approach span: Pin-connected, half-hip Pratt pony truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Through truss bridge over Big Sioux River at Cherry Rock Park in Sioux Falls
History: Built 1902
Built: 1902
Location: Minnehaha County
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108796
Overview
Photo taken by Jason Smith
108797
Deck view
Photo taken by Jason Smith
108798
Portal
Photo taken by Jason Smith
108799
Behind portal
Photo taken by Jason Smith
108800
Approach
Photo taken by Jason Smith
108801
Plaque
Photo taken by Jason Smith
386677
Cherry rock bridge
Photo taken by Mick Zerr in April 2017
276463
File:Cherry Rock Bridge Sioux Falls 1.jpg
Photo taken by AlexiusHoratius
461291
Pony Truss Approach
Photo taken by Neil Krout in November 2019
461292
Pony Truss Approach
Photo taken by Neil Krout in November 2019
461293
Pony Truss Approach
Photo taken by Neil Krout in November 2019
461294
Restricted Use Sign
Photo taken by Neil Krout in November 2019
461295
Pedestrian Walkway
Photo taken by Neil Krout in November 2019
461296
Portal
Photo taken by Neil Krout in November 2019
461297
Build Plaque
Photo taken by Neil Krout in November 2019
461298
Upper Joint
Photo taken by Neil Krout in November 2019
461299
Steel Grate Deck
Photo taken by Neil Krout in November 2019
461300
Pedestrian Safety Rail
Photo taken by Neil Krout in November 2019
461301
Steel Deck
Photo taken by Neil Krout in November 2019
461302
Big Sioux River
Photo taken by Neil Krout in November 2019
461303
Big Sioux River
Photo taken by Neil Krout in November 2019
461304
Rivet Detail
Photo taken by Neil Krout in November 2019
461305
Bracing Damage
Photo taken by Neil Krout in November 2019
461306
Bracing Damage
Photo taken by Neil Krout in November 2019
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 43.820893,-96.706749
Carries Garfield Avenue over Big Sioux River
Design: girder/deck/concrete
Design Details: Concrete deck girder
Total Length: 240.2 Feet
Span Length: 60.0 Feet
Overview: Concrete girder bridge over Big Sioux River on Garfield Avenue in Dell Rapids
History: Built 1929
Built: 1929
Location: Minnehaha County
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109141
Overview
Photos taken by Jason Smith
109142
Plaque
276464
File:Dell Rapids Bridge 1.jpg
Photo taken by AlexiusHoratius
Status: Replaced with a culvert
Location: 43.659804,-96.728676
Carries 257th Street over Diversion Ditch
Design: truss/pony/pratt
Design Details: Riveted, 4-panel Pratt pony truss
Total Length: 55.1 Feet
Span Length: 54.1 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over Diversion Ditch on 257th Street, 0.3 mi. west and 1 mi. north of Renner
History: Built 1938 by the Western Bridge Company of Omaha, Nebraska
Built: 1938
Location: Minnehaha County
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113274
Overview
Photo taken in 1998 by Jason Smith
113275
Plaque
Constructed by the Western Bridge Company Omaha, NEB
Photo taken in 1998 by Jason Smith
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.548611,-96.725583
Carries Eighth Street over Big Sioux River
Design: arch/deck/closed
Design Details: Closed-spandrel arch
Total Length: 241.2 Feet
Span Length: 85.3 Feet
Overview: Three-span concrete arch bridge over Big Sioux River on Eighth Street in Sioux Falls
History: Built 1912
Built: 1912
Location: Minnehaha County
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109143
Overview
111343
View from the south
Photo taken by Jason Smith
276465
File:8th St. Bridge Sioux Falls 1.jpg
Photo taken by AlexiusHoratius
311647
8th Street Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311648
8th Street Bridge
East End
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311649
8th Street Bridge
West End
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311650
8th Street Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
413683
Circa 1914
Old Postcard View
Status: Open to pedestrians only
Location: 43.572905,-96.763971
Carries over Big Sioux River
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pin-connected, 8-panel Pratt through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Through truss bridge over Big Sioux River on former Maple Road in Sioux Falls
History:
Built:
Location: Minnehaha County
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108802
Side view
Photo taken by Jason Smith
108803
Portal
Photo taken by Jason Smith
108804
Lower joint
Photo taken by Jason Smith
461282
Trail Marker Sign
Photo taken by Neil Krout in November 2019
461283
West Portal
Looking East
Photo taken by Neil Krout in November 2019
461284
Pedestrian Walkway
Photo taken by Neil Krout in November 2019
461285
Longitudinal Steel
Photo taken by Neil Krout in November 2019
461286
Truss
Photo taken by Neil Krout in November 2019
461287
Big Sioux River
Looking North
Photo taken by Neil Krout in November 2019
461288
Big Sioux River
Looking South
Photo taken by Neil Krout in November 2019
461289
East Portal
Looking West
Photo taken by Neil Krout in November 2019
461290
Oblique View
Looking South
Photo taken by Neil Krout in November 2019
Status: Open to pedestrians only
Location: 43.501500,-96.751139
Carries Trail over Big Sioux River
Design: truss/through/parker
Design Details: Pin-connected, 9-panel Parker through truss
Total Length: 195.9 Feet
Span Length: 148.0 Feet
Overview: Through truss bridge over Big Sioux River on Old Yankton Road in Sioux Falls
History: Built 1895 by W.S. Hewett & Co.
Built: 1895
Location: Minnehaha County
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108805
Overview
Photo taken 1999 by Jason Smith
108806
Deck view
Photo taken 1999 by Jason Smith
108807
Underneath
Photo taken 1999 by Jason Smith
270789
Yankton t bridge1
Photo taken by Mick Zerr in October 2010
270790
Yankton t bridge2
Photo taken by Mick Zerr in October 2010
276466
File:Yankton Trail Bridge 1.jpg
Photo taken by AlexiusHoratius
461438
Informational Plaque
Photo taken by Neil Krout in November 2019
461439
Informational Plaque
Photo taken by Neil Krout in November 2019
461440
Informational Plaque
Photo taken by Neil Krout in November 2019
461441
Informational Plaque
Photo taken by Neil Krout in November 2019
461442
Snowy Approach
Photo taken by Neil Krout in November 2019
461443
Portal
Photo taken by Neil Krout in November 2019
461444
Lateral Brace
Photo taken by Neil Krout in November 2019
461445
Big Sioux River
Modern Railing
Photo taken by Neil Krout in November 2019
461446
Big Sioux River
Modern Railing
Photo taken by Neil Krout in November 2019
461447
Snowy Portal
Photo taken by Neil Krout in November 2019
461448
Old Load Limit Sign
Photo taken by Neil Krout in November 2019
Status: Open to one-lane traffic
Location: 43.689028,-96.518389
Carries State Park access road over Split Rock Creek
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pin-connected, 7-panel Pratt through truss
Total Length: 119.1 Feet
Span Length: 117.1 Feet
Overview: Through truss bridge over Split Rock Creek in Palisades State Park
History: Built 1908 by the Western Bridge & Construction Co.; rehabilitated 1940
Built: 1908
Location: Minnehaha County
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108808
Side view
Photo submitted by Jason Smith
108809
Portal
Photo submitted by Jason Smith
108810
On the bridge
Photo submitted by Jason Smith
270791
Palisades bridge2
Photo taken by Mick Zerr in October 2010
276467
File:Palisades Bridge 1.jpg
Photo taken by AlexiusHoratius
461273
Historic Marker
Photo taken by Neil Krout in November 2019
461274
Oblique View
Looking Southeast
Photo taken by Neil Krout in November 2019
461275
Oblique View
Looking Northeast
Photo taken by Neil Krout in November 2019
461276
Oblique View
Looking Northeast
Photo taken by Neil Krout in November 2019
461277
Deck
Photo taken by Neil Krout in November 2019
461278
Looking East
East Portal
Photo taken by Neil Krout in November 2019
461279
Split Rock Creek
Photo taken by Neil Krout in November 2019
461280
Looking West
East Portal
Photo taken by Neil Krout in November 2019
461281
Split Rock Creek
Photo taken by Neil Krout in November 2019
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.722178,-96.500712
Carries Park Road over Devils Gulch
Design: arch/deck/stone
Design Details: Stone arch
Total Length: 55.1 Feet
Span Length: 9.8 Feet
Overview: Stone arch bridge over Devils Gulch on Park Road in Garretson
History: Built 1935
Built: 1935
Location: Minnehaha County
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276468
File:Devils Gulch Bridge 1.jpg
Photo taken by AlexiusHoratius
Status: Removed but not replaced
Location: 43.834044,-96.510514
Carries 245th Street over Pipestone Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 50.5 Feet
Span Length: 47.9 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over Pipestone Creek on 245th Street, 9.7 mi. east and 0.5 mi. north of Dell Rapids in Highland Township
History: Built 1935
Built: 1935
Location: Minnehaha County
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Status: Removed but not replaced
Location: 43.688374,-96.711251
Carries 255th Street over Silver Creek
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pin-connected, 5-panel Pratt through truss
Total Length: 125.7 Feet
Span Length: 78.7 Feet
Overview: Through truss bridge over Silver Creek on 255th Street, 3 mi. north and 1 mi. east of Renner
History: Built 1938, closed to traffic in 2000s, replaced in 2012
Built: 1938
Location: Minnehaha County
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111385
Overview
Photo taken in 1998 by Jason Smith
111386
Inside the bridge
Photo taken in 1998 by Jason Smith
111387
Plaque
Photo taken in 1998 by Jason Smith
Status: No longer exists
Location: 43.728056,-97.030000
Carries 459th Avenue over Skunk Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 104.0 Feet
Span Length: 70.2 Feet
Overview: Lost pony truss bridge over Skunk Creek on 459th Avenue, 5 mi. west and 4.3 mi. south of Colton
History: Built ca. 1940; rehabilitated 1962; replaced 2003
Built: ca. 1940
Location: Minnehaha County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.688844,-96.964081
Carries 255th Street over Skunk Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 41.0 Feet
Span Length: 41.0 Feet
Overview: Lost pony truss bridge over Skunk Creek on 255th Street, 1.8 mi. west and 7 mi. south of Colton in Grand Meadow Township
History: Built 1930; replaced 2014
Built: 1930
Location: Minnehaha County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.674345,-96.957799
Carries 256th Street over Skunk Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 62.3 Feet
Span Length: 60.4 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over Skunk Creek on 256th Street, 3.5 mi. north and 0.2 mi. west of Hartford in Grand Meadow Township
History: Built 1930
Built: 1930
Location: Minnehaha County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.718611,-96.504722
Carries 5th Street over Split Rock Creek
Design: arch/deck/steel
Design Details: Steel arch
Total Length: 244.1 Feet
Span Length: 30.8 Feet
Overview: Steel arch bridge over Split Rock Creek on 5th Street in Garretson
History: Built 1966
Built: 1966
Location: Minnehaha County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.688889,-96.518056
Carries State Park Road over Split Rock Creek
Design: truss/through
Design Details: Through truss
Total Length: 119.1 Feet
Span Length: 117.1 Feet
Overview: Through truss bridge over Split Rock Creek on State Park Road, 1.5 mi. south and 0.5 mi. west of Garretson in Palisade Township
History: Built 1940
Built: 1940
Location: Minnehaha County
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Status: Intact but closed to all traffic
Location: 43.663333,-96.940278
Carries Van Demark Avenue over Skunk Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 60.0 Feet
Span Length: 58.1 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over Skunk Creek on Van Demark Avenue, 8.7 mi. south and 0.5 mi. west of Colton in Hartford Township
History: Built 1938
Built: 1938
Location: Minnehaha County
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Status: Removed but not replaced
Location: 43.558351,-96.842223
Carries W. Madison Street over Skunk Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 65.0 Feet
Span Length: 64.0 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over Skunk Creek on W. Madison Street, 0.5 mi. south and 0.6 mi. west of Ellis in Wayne Township
History: Built 1935
Built: 1935
Location: Minnehaha County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.796389,-96.729167
Carries 474 Th Avenue over Big Sioux River
Design: beam/stringer
Design Details: Stringer
Total Length: 53.5 Feet
Span Length: 53.5 Feet
Overview: Stringer bridge over Big Sioux Rv on 474 th Avenue
History: Built 1997
Built: 1997
Location: Minnehaha County
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111373
New Bridge
Photo taken in Summer 1998 by Jason Smith
111374
Its predecessor
This span was located on the hill next to a landfill just south of Dell Rapids. It was tall enough to be seen from nearby SD Hwy. 115. It is unknown what has happened to the bridge except that it seems like it was destined to be reused somewhere. JS
Photo taken in Summer 1998 by Jason Smith
111375
Side view of old bridge
Photo taken in Summer 1998 by Jason Smith
152431
View South Of North Approach
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
152432
View Southwest Of East Side
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
152433
View Of Southeast Of West Side
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
152434
View Southeast Of South Sioux Quartzite Stone Slab Abutment
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
152435
View North Of South Approach
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
152436
View Northwest Of East Side
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
152437
View Northeast Of West Side
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
152438
View East, Details Of North Concrete Abutment And Bottom Cord Connection
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
152439
View North Details Of Cut-Out Corner Bracket For Latticed Strut, And Riveted Connections
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
Status: Open to pedestrians
Location: 43.533086,-96.698235
Carries City Pedestrian Trail over Big Sioux River
Design: truss/through/lattice/quadrangular
Design Details: Quadrangular lattice through truss
Total Length: 430.0 Feet
Span Length: 125.0 Feet
Overview: Lattice through truss bridge over Big Sioux River City Pedestrian Trail
History: Built 1888
Built: 1888
Location: Minnehaha County
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111376
Portal view
Note: This was taken in the summer time where the trees made it difficult to get some photos. It's best to photograph them in the winter time. JS
Photo taken in Summer 1999 by Jason Smith
111377
Close up of riveted joints
Photo taken in Summer 1999 by Jason Smith
111378
Inside the bridge
Photo taken in Summer 1999 by Jason Smith
111379
Plaque
1888 M. Lassic Chicago, ILL
Photo taken in Summer 1999 by Jason Smith
236957
Photo taken by Daren Jessip
311792
Riverdale Park Trail Bridge
North Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311793
Riverdale Park Trail Bridge
Looking South
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311794
Riverdale Park Trail Bridge
South Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311795
Riverdale Park Trail Bridge
Under Truss
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311796
Riverdale Park Trail Bridge
North Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311797
Riverdale Park Trail Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311798
Riverdale Park Trail Bridge
South Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311799
Riverdale Park Trail Bridge
South Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311800
Riverdale Park Trail Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311801
Riverdale Park Trail Bridge
South Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311802
Riverdale Park Trail Bridge
Upper Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311803
Riverdale Park Trail Bridge
Lower Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311804
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311805
Riverdale Park Trail Bridge
South Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311806
Riverdale Park Trail Bridge
Looking North
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311807
Riverdale Park Trail Bridge
Portal Bracing
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311808
Riverdale Park Trail Bridge
Upper Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311809
Riverdale Park Trail Bridge
Portal Bracing
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311810
Riverdale Park Trail Bridge
Plate
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311811
Riverdale Park Trail Bridge
Looking South
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.544534,-96.719468
Carries Ellis & Eastern Railroad over Big Sioux River
Design: truss/through/lattice/quadrangular
Design Details: Quadrangular lattice through truss
Total Length: 380.0 Feet
Span Length: 150.0 Feet
Overview: Lattice through truss bridge over Big Sioux River on Ellis & Eastern Railroad
History: Built 1893
Built: 1893
Location: Minnehaha County
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111380
View from 11th Street Viaduct
Photo taken in Summer 1999 by Jason Smith
111381
Oblique view from city bike trail
Photo taken in Summer 1999 by Jason Smith
111382
South entrance
Photo taken in December, 1998 by Jason Smith
111383
Side view
Photo taken in Summer 1999 by Jason Smith
111384
Oblique view from the trees
Photo taken in December, 1998 by Jason Smith
311703
Beadle Park Rail Bridge (W)
North Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311704
Beadle Park Rail Bridge (W)
North Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311705
Beadle Park Rail Bridge (W)
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311706
Beadle Park Rail Bridge (W)
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311707
Beadle Park Rail Bridge (W)
Looking North
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311708
Beadle Park Rail Bridge (W)
Portal Bracing
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311709
Beadle Park Rail Bridge (W)
Plate
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311710
Beadle Park Rail Bridge (W)
Upper Angle Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311711
Beadle Park Rail Bridge (W)
Lower Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311712
Beadle Park Rail Bridge (W)
Looking North
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311713
Beadle Park Rail Bridge (W)
Portal Bracing
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311714
Beadle Park Rail Bridge (W)
South Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311715
Beadle Park Rail Bridge (W)
South Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311716
Beadle Park Rail Bridge (W)
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311717
Beadle Park Rail Bridge (W)
South Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311718
Beadle Park Rail Bridge (W)
Center Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311719
Beadle Park Rail Bridge (W)
Under Truss
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311720
Beadle Park Rail Bridge (W)
North Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311721
Beadle Park Rail Bridge (W)
North Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
Status: Closed to all traffic
Location: 43.529146,-96.600774
Carries Iverson Crossing Road east of East Sioux Falls and 1.3 miles west of Rowena over Big Sioux River
Design: truss/through/parker
Design Details: Parker through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Parker through truss bridge over Big Sioux River on Iverson Crossing Road east of East Sioux Falls and 1.3 miles west of Rowena
History: Formerly part of the Iverson Road linking Sioux Falls with Sibley, IA and Blue Earth, MN, it was named after the Iverson family, whose homestead was located near this bridge. First bridge built in 1889, but was replaced with current span in 1897.
Built: 1897
Location: Minnehaha County
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111388
View of Parker span
Photo taken in Summer 1998 by Jason Smith
111389
Oblique view
Photo taken in Summer 1998 by Jason Smith
111390
Deck view of three pony truss spans
Photo taken in Summer 1998 by Jason Smith
111391
Plaque on the bridge
Photo taken in Summer 1998 by Jason Smith
111392
Plaque at entrance to Iverson Crossing Rd.
Photo taken in Summer 1998 by Jason Smith
149780
Stone plaque
Photo taken by Birgit Smith in August 2009
149781
Metal plaque part 1....
Photo taken by Birgit Smith in August 2009
149782
...and part 2
OMT: When we drove past the bridge, we saw that the planks were still in place- must've been newly installed. The bridge is still there but privately owned since the early 1990s
Photo taken by Birgit Smith in August 2009
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File:Bridge at Iverson Crossing 1.jpg
Photo taken by AlexiusHoratious
Status: Collapsed
Location: 43.514422,-96.596869
Carries 267th Street just south of Hwy. 42 and Iverson Bridges near East Sioux Falls over Big Sioux River
Design: unknown
Design Details:
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost bridge over Big Sioux River on 267th Street just south of Hwy. 42 and Iverson Bridges near East Sioux Falls
History: The bridge was built three times in its lifetime: 1884, 1895, and 1899. While it was washed away the first two times, the bridge collapsed under a herd of cattle the third time. It was never rebuilt.
Built: 1899
Location: Minnehaha County
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111423
Remains of the east approach
Photo taken in 1998 by Jason Smith
111424
Remains of the west approach
Photo taken in 1998 by Jason Smith
111425
Close up of pier and abutments on the east side
Photo taken in 1998 by Jason Smith
111426
Dedication of the site on 11 July, 1998
This was the official ceremony to dedicate the mill and bridge as a national historic landmark. The site is privately owned.
Photo taken by Jason Smith
111427
Close-up of the plaque part 1
Photo taken by Jason Smith
111428
...and part 2
Photo taken by Jason Smith
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.558422,-96.721324
Carries pipeline over Big Sioux River at Falls Park in Sioux Falls
Design: truss/through/warren
Design Details: Warren through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Warren through truss bridge over Big Sioux River at Falls Park in Sioux Falls on pipeline
History:
Built:
Location: Minnehaha County
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111440
Overview
Photo taken in Summer 1999 by Jason Smith
111441
Side view from McClellan Street Bridge
Note: On the right, the a bike/pedestrian route runs underneath the bridge. This used to be a street before it was renovated in the 1990s. JS
Photo taken in Summer 1999 by Jason Smith
Status: Abandoned
Location: 43.582519,-96.573330
Carries Abandoned Ellis & Eastern Railroad over Split Rock Creek
Design: truss/through/lattice/quadrangular
Design Details: Main span: Quadrangular lattice through truss
Total Length: 315.0 Feet
Span Length: 120.0 Feet
Overview: Abandoned lattice through truss bridge over Split Rock Creek on Abandoned Ellis & Eastern Railroad
History: Built 1891
Built: 1891
Location: Minnehaha County
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111442
Distant view of the bridge
Photo taken in Summer 1998 by Jason Smith
111443
Close-up of through truss span
Note: I used a special graphic technique to get a close-up of the bridge. All the pictures that were taken were from the main road, for the area was completely sealed off.
Photo taken in 1998 by Jason Smith
111444
Distant transversal view
Photo taken in 1998 by Jason Smith
111445
Close-up of west entrance
Same technique applies with this photo. JS
Photo taken in 1998 by Jason Smith
311669
Abandoned Split Rock Creek Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311670
Abandoned Split Rock Creek Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311671
Abandoned Split Rock Creek Bridge
East Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311672
Abandoned Split Rock Creek Bridge
West Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311673
Abandoned Split Rock Creek Bridge
East Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311674
Abandoned Split Rock Creek Bridge
Looking West
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311675
Abandoned Split Rock Creek Bridge
Looking West
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311676
Abandoned Split Rock Creek Bridge
Lower Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311677
Abandoned Split Rock Creek Bridge
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311678
Abandoned Split Rock Creek Bridge
Portal Bracing
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311679
Abandoned Split Rock Creek Bridge
East Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311680
Abandoned Split Rock Creek Bridge
West Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311681
Abandoned Split Rock Creek Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311682
Abandoned Split Rock Creek Bridge
West Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311683
Abandoned Split Rock Creek Bridge
East pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311684
Abandoned Split Rock Creek Bridge
Lower Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311685
Abandoned Split Rock Creek Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.555141,-96.723620
Carries BNSF Railway over Big Sioux River
Design: girder/pony/plate
Design Details: Pony plate girder
Total Length: 680.0 Feet
Span Length: 52.0 Feet
Overview: Girder Bridge over Big Sioux River in Sioux Falls on BNSF Railway
History: Built 1919 and 1947
Built: 1919
Location: Minnehaha County
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111446
View of The Falls and the Bridge on top.
Photo taken in Summer 1999 by Jason Smith
160511
Photo taken by Ruth Reynolds in May 2009
160512
Photo taken by Ruth Reynolds in May 2009
236955
Photo taken by Kris Horvath
236956
Photo taken by Jerry Huddleson
311655
Falls Park Rail Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311656
Falls Park Rail Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311657
Falls Park Rail Bridge
Looking North
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311658
Falls Park Rail Bridge
South End
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311659
Falls Park Rail Bridge
Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311660
Falls Park Rail Bridge
South Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311661
Falls Park Rail Bridge
Looking North
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311662
Falls Park Rail Bridge
Looking North
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311663
Falls Park Rail Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311664
Falls Park Rail Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311665
Falls Park Rail Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311666
Falls Park Rail Bridge
North Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311667
Falls Park Rail Bridge
Date Stamp
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311668
Falls Park Rail Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
Status: Replaced by a gross MOB
Location: 43.549760,-96.724692
Carries BNSF Railroad over Big Sioux River
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: Deck plate girder
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Crosses Big Sioux River between 6th and 8th streets
History:
Built:
Location: Minnehaha County
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111447
Overview from the city bike trail
Photo taken in Summer 1999 by Jason Smith
236954
Bridge in 2010
Photo taken by Kyle McGabe
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.544146,-96.717837
Carries BNSF Railway over Big Sioux River at Beadle Greenway Park in Sioux Falls, 0.2 miles east of BNSF Bridge at 11th Street Viaduct
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: Deck plate girder
Total Length: 530.0 Feet
Span Length: 75.0 Feet
Overview: Deck Girder Bridge over Big Sioux Riveron BNSF Railway
History: Built 1924, South Approach Rebuilt 2006
Built: 1924
Location: Minnehaha County
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111448
Oblique view from bike trail on north side
Photo taken in Summer 1999 by Jason Smith
311722
Beadle Park Rail Bridge (E)
Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311723
Beadle Park Rail Bridge (E)
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311724
Beadle Park Rail Bridge (E)
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311725
Beadle Park Rail Bridge (E)
Looking North
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311726
Beadle Park Rail Bridge (E)
Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311727
Beadle Park Rail Bridge (E)
Looking North
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311728
Beadle Park Rail Bridge (E)
South Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311729
Beadle Park Rail Bridge (E)
South Approach Rebuilt 2006
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311730
Beadle Park Rail Bridge (E)
Looking North
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311731
Beadle Park Rail Bridge (E)
Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311732
Beadle Park Rail Bridge (E)
Looking North
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311733
Beadle Park Rail Bridge (E)
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311734
Beadle Park Rail Bridge (E)
North End
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311735
Beadle Park Rail Bridge (E)
Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311736
Beadle Park Rail Bridge (E)
Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311737
Beadle Park Rail Bridge (E)
Plate
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311738
Beadle Park Rail Bridge (E)
North Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311739
Beadle Park Rail Bridge (E)
Date Stamp
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.796328,-96.729520
Carries Dakota & Iowa Railroad over Big Sioux River
Design: girder/pony/plate
Design Details: Pony plate girder and trestle
Total Length: 162.0 Feet
Span Length: 80.0 Feet
Overview: Through Plate Girder Bridge over Big Sioux River on D&I Railroad
History:
Built:
Location: Minnehaha County
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111449
View from roadway bridge
Photo taken in Summer 1998 by Jason Smith
Status: Closed to all traffic
Location: 43.696191,-96.738125
Carries Meadowland Street (now private), 5 miles south of Baltic over Big Sioux River
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: 7-panel, pinned Pratt through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Pratt through truss bridge over Big Sioux River on Meadowland Street (now private), 5 miles south of Baltic
History:
Built:
Location: Minnehaha County
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111949
West approach
Photo taken in 1998-9 by Jason Smith
111950
Inside the bridge
Photo taken in 1998-9 by Jason Smith
111951
Overview
Photo taken in 1998-9 by Jason Smith
111952
Inside the bridge from the northeast
Photo taken in 1998-9 by Jason Smith
111953
Close-up of the portal
Photo taken in 1998-9 by Jason Smith
Status: Removed but not replaced
Location: 43.688619,-96.738640
Carries 255th Street over Big Sioux River
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pratt through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Pratt through truss bridge over Big Sioux River on 255th Street
History:
Built:
Location: Minnehaha County
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111961
View from the hilltop
Photo taken in 1999 by Jason Smith
111962
Close up of the west portal with vines
The vines extended up the endposts to the portal, which made this an interesting shot.
Photo taken in 1999 by Jason Smith
111963
east approach
Photo taken by Jason Smith
111964
close up of flooring and member joints
The flooring system is in poor shape as part of the top layer was ripped off, exposing the bottom layer.
Photo taken in 1999 by Jason Smith
111965
Oblique view
The bridge has been closed to traffic for years with the fill to the west approach being removed.
Photo taken in 1999 by Jason Smith
Status: Removed
Location: 43.820098,-96.710037
Carries Orleans Avenue over Big Sioux River
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pratt through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost through truss bridge over Big Sioux River on Orleans Avenue in Dell Rapids
History: Through truss bridge was closed to traffic for many years, posing a safety hazard resulting in the city councils decision to remove it
Built: 1885
Location: Minnehaha County
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111967
Remains of the bridge's south abutment
Photo taken in 1998 by Jason Smith
466191
Orleans Avenue Bridge
Argus-Leader: January 11 1990
466192
Orleans Avenue Bridge
Argus-Leader: January 11 1990
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 43.645278,-96.720833
Carries 258 Th Street, 0.3 miles W of SD 115 over Silver Creek
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 60.0 Feet
Span Length: 20.0 Feet
Overview: Steel stringer bridge over Silver Creek on 258th Street, 0.3 miles W of SD 115
History: Built 1935; rehabilitated 1967, now replaced
Built: 1935
Location: Minnehaha County
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113277
Overview
Note the Town Lattice railings
Photo taken in 1998 by Jason Smith
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.610000,-96.743889
Carries I-90 W&E over Big Sioux Rv, Local Road
Design: beam/stringer
Design Details: Stringer
Total Length: 335.6 Feet
Span Length: 115.2 Feet
Overview: Stringer bridge over Big Sioux Rv, Local Road on I-90 W&E in Sioux Falls
History: Built 1992
Built: 1992-3
Location: Minnehaha County
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113278
Overview
Taken during bridge tour around Sioux Falls area
Photo taken in summer 1999 by Jason Smith
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.703056,-96.736944
Carries 254 Th Street over Big Sioux Rv
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 212.0 Feet
Span Length: 82.0 Feet
Overview: Steel stringer bridge over Big Sioux Rv on 254 Th Street
History: Built 1983
Built: 1983
Location: Minnehaha County
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113279
Overview
Photo taken in summer 1999 by Jason Smith
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.570278,-96.693056
Carries I229 N over Big Sioux River
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Haunched steel stringer
Total Length: 436.0 Feet
Span Length: 120.1 Feet
Overview: Haunched steel stringer bridge over Big Sioux River on I229 N in Sioux Falls
History:
Built: 1961
Location: Minnehaha County
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113304
Close-up of the cantilever deck girder design
These two photos were taken prior to its replacement.
Photo taken in 1998 by Jason Smith
113305
Overview
Photo taken in 1998 by Jason Smith
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.546389,-96.717778
Carries 11th Street over 3rd Ave, Big Sioux R & RR
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 1578.5 Feet
Span Length: 140.1 Feet
Overview: Steel stringer bridge over 3rd Ave, Big Sioux R & RR on 11th Street in Sioux Falls
History: Built 1971; rehabilitated 1986
Built: 1971
Location: Minnehaha County
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113308
east approach
Photo taken in 1999 by Jason Smith
113309
Center span
... with a few trees in front.
Photo taken in 1999 by Jason Smith
113310
west approach
Photo taken in 1999 by Jason Smith
113311
western spans
Photo taken in 1999 by Jason Smith
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.546111,-96.722500
Carries 10th Street over Big Sioux Rv
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 217.2 Feet
Span Length: 74.5 Feet
Overview: Steel stringer bridge over Big Sioux Rv on 10th Street in Sioux Falls
History: Built 1934; rehabilitated 1978
Built: 1934
Location: Minnehaha County
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113307
Side view from the bike trail
Photo taken in 1999 by Jason Smith
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.546576,-96.719024
Carries 10th Street over Railroad Switchyard Rr
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 844.5 Feet
Span Length: 85.6 Feet
Overview: Steel stringer bridge over Railroad Switchyard on 10th Street in Sioux Falls
History: Built 1930; rehabilitated 1979
Built: 1930
Location: Minnehaha County
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113306
View from the bike trail and riverside
Photo taken in 1999 by Jason Smith
Status: Abandoned
Location: 43.599289,-96.599887
Carries Ellis & Eastern Railroad over Big Sioux River
Design: truss/through/lattice/quadrangular
Design Details: Quadrangular lattice through truss with trestle approaches on both ends.
Total Length: 470.0 Feet
Span Length: 150.0 Feet
Overview: Quadrangular through truss bridge over Big Sioux River on Ellis & Eastern Railroad
History: Built 1887
Built: 1887
Location: Minnehaha County
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113313
View from the south side
These photos were taken from nearby roads. Unfortunately, the property surrounding the bridge was fenced off completely. Henceforth, I tried to focus in with the camera and with the photo print program.
Photo taken in 1998 by Jason Smith
113314
Close-up
Photo taken in 1998 by Jason Smith
113315
View of the north end
Photo takenin 1998 by Jason Smith
113316
Close-up of the side
Photo taken in 1998 by Jason Smith
345278
Abandoned Big Sioux River Bridge
Looking West
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2016
345279
Abandoned Big Sioux River Bridge
Looking West
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2016
345280
Abandoned Big Sioux River Bridge
Portal Bracing
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2016
345281
Abandoned Big Sioux River Bridge
East Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2016
345282
Abandoned Big Sioux River Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2016
345283
Abandoned Big Sioux River Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2016
345284
Abandoned Big Sioux River Bridge
East Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2016
345285
Abandoned Big Sioux River Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2016
345286
Abandoned Big Sioux River Bridge
Upper Angle Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2016
345287
Abandoned Big Sioux River Bridge
Upper Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2016
345288
Abandoned Big Sioux River Bridge
Lower Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2016
416465
RR bridge near Brandon fire station/sewage ponds
Photo taken by Mick Zerr in January 2018
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.565000,-96.763333
Carries Russell St (SD Hwy. 38) south of Maple Rd. Bridge over Big Sioux Rv
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 276.9 Feet
Span Length: 105.0 Feet
Overview: Steel stringer bridge over Big Sioux Rv on Russell St (SD Hwy. 38) south of Maple Rd. Bridge in Sioux Falls
History: Built 1955; rehabilitated 1978
Built: 1955
Location: Minnehaha County
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113317
Overview
Photo taken in 1999 by Jason Smith
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.501944,-96.753056
Carries I-229 over Big Sioux Rv
Design: beam/stringer
Design Details: Stringer
Total Length: 466.9 Feet
Span Length: 114.8 Feet
Overview: Stringer bridge over Big Sioux Rv on I-229, 0.3 mi. W of Western Ave. Interchange in Sioux Falls
History: Built 1994
Built: 1994
Location: Minnehaha County
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113318
Overview
Photo taken in 1999 by Jason Smith
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.515000,-96.766389
Carries 41st Street over Big Sioux River
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 286.1 Feet
Span Length: 109.9 Feet
Overview: Steel stringer bridge over Big Sioux Rv on 41st Street in Sioux Falls
History: Built 1965; rehabilitated 1976; replaced in 2010
Built: 1965
Location: Minnehaha County
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113319
Overview
Photo taken in 1999 by Jason Smith
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.542778,-96.711111
Carries Cliff Avenue S of E 12th Street over Big Sioux Rv
Design: other
Design Details:
Total Length: 302.5 Feet
Span Length: 65.0 Feet
Overview: Bridge over Big Sioux Rv on Cliff Avenue S of E 12th Street in Sioux Falls
History: Built 1973
Built: 1973
Location: Minnehaha County
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113320
Overview
Photo taken in 1999 by Jason Smith
113321
On the bridge
Note: The railroad crossing guards are just after the bridge.
Photo taken in 1999 by Jason Smith
113322
Close-up of the guard rail
Note: The bike trail passes underneath the bridge enroute to Cherry Rock Park from Beadle Greenway
Photo taken in 1999 by Jason Smith
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.551111,-96.723611
Carries Sixth Street E of Phillips Ave. over Big Sioux Rv
Design: other
Design Details:
Total Length: 231.3 Feet
Span Length: 62.3 Feet
Overview: Bridge over Big Sioux Rv on Sixth Street E of Phillips Ave. in Sioux Falls
History: Built 1975
Built: 1975
Location: Minnehaha County
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113323
Overview
Note: Not the best looking bridge, but the buildings in the background make up the difference.
Photo taken in 1999 by Jason Smith
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.570278,-96.684722
Carries Bahnson Avenue over Big Sioux Rv
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 344.2 Feet
Span Length: 95.1 Feet
Overview: Steel stringer bridge over Big Sioux Rv on Bahnson Avenue in Sioux Falls
History: Built 1989 on an alignment east of previous bridge. Old bridge was demolished. S approach renamed Glennwood Circle
Built: 1989
Location: Minnehaha County
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113324
Oblique view of new bridge
Photo taken in 1998 by Jason Smith
113325
The remains of the old bridge
Photo taken in 1998 by Jason Smith
Status: Replaced by new bridge
Location: 43.561667,-96.721667
Carries Falls Park Dr. and McClellan Street Bridge over Big Sioux River at Falls Park
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pratt through truss with M-frame portal bracings and riveted connections
Total Length: 120.0 Feet
Span Length: 100.1 Feet
Overview: Lost Through truss bridge over Big Sioux River at Falls Park on Falls Park Dr. and McClellan Street Bridge in Sioux Falls
History: Built 1930 replacing a previous truss span that was later relocated; Replaced in 1995
Built: 1930
Location: Minnehaha County
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466177
McClellan Street Bridge
Argus-Leader: April 8 1952
466179
McClellan Street Bridge
Argus-Leader: March 27 1930
466180
McClellan Street Bridge
Argus-Leader: March 23 1930
466181
McClellan Street Bridge
Argus-Leader: April 17 1930
466182
McClellan Street Bridge
Argus-Leader: October 12 1930
466186
McClellan Street Bridge
Argus-Leader: November 12 1994
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.688889,-96.518056
Carries State Park Road over Split Rock Creek
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: 7-panel, pin-connected Pratt through truss
Total Length: 119.1 Feet
Span Length: 117.1 Feet
Overview: Pratt through truss bridge over Split Rock Creek on State Park Road
History: Built 1940
Built: 1940
Location: Minnehaha County
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Status: Open to pedestrians only
Location: 43.547592,-96.724805
Carries Bike Path over Big Sioux River
Design: truss/pony/howe
Design Details: Howe pony truss
Total Length: 215.0 Feet
Span Length: 60.0 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over Big Sioux River on Bike Path
History: Built Ca. 1888, Rehabilitated 2013
Built: 1888
Location: Minnehaha County
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311686
Riverview Hotel Trail Bridge
Plaque giving history of rail line
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311687
Riverview Hotel Trail Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311688
Riverview Hotel Trail Bridge
Approaches
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311689
Riverview Hotel Trail Bridge
Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311690
Riverview Hotel Trail Bridge
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311691
Riverview Hotel Trail Bridge
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311692
Riverview Hotel Trail Bridge
Upper Angle Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311693
Riverview Hotel Trail Bridge
Upper Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311694
Riverview Hotel Trail Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311695
Riverview Hotel Trail Bridge
Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311696
Riverview Hotel Trail Bridge
Lower Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311697
Riverview Hotel Trail Bridge
West Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311698
Riverview Hotel Trail Bridge
West Truss
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311699
Riverview Hotel Trail Bridge
Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311700
Riverview Hotel Trail Bridge
East Truss
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311701
Riverview Hotel Trail Bridge
Rebuilt East Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
311702
Riverview Hotel Trail Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2014
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.699875,-96.512718
Carries Railroad over Split Rock Creek
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: Deck plate girder
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Deck plate girder bridge over Split Rock Creek on Railroad
History:
Built:
Location: Minnehaha County
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242430
Photo taken by Jerry Huddleson
Status: Removed but not replaced
Location: 43.525323,-96.599122
Carries Former Illinois Central Railroad over Big Sioux River
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: 3 150' Pin Connected Pratt through trusses
Total Length: 450.0 Feet
Span Length: 150.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Pratt through truss bridge over Big Sioux River on Former Illinois Central Railroad
History: Built 1887 by the Union Bridge Company, removed 1972
Built: 1887
Location: Minnehaha County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.606535,-96.633298
Carries BNSF Railroad over Big Sioux River
Design: truss/pony/polygonal/verticals
Design Details: Polygonal Warren pony truss with all verticals
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Polygonal Warren pony truss with all verticals bridge over Big Sioux River on BNSF Railroad
History:
Built:
Location: Minnehaha County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.627999,-96.568837
Carries BNSF Railroad over Split Rock Creek
Design: truss/pony/warren/verticals
Design Details: Warren pony truss with all verticals
Total Length: 270.0 Feet
Span Length: 120.0 Feet
Overview: Warren pony truss with all verticals bridge over Split Rock Creek on BNSF Railroad
History: Built 1902
Built: 1902
Location: Minnehaha County
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345261
Corson Rail Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2016
345262
Corson Rail Bridge
North Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2016
345263
Corson Rail Bridge
Truss Span
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2016
345264
Corson Rail Bridge
North Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2016
345265
Corson Rail Bridge
Plate
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2016
345266
Corson Rail Bridge
Upper Angle Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2016
345267
Corson Rail Bridge
Lower Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2016
345268
Corson Rail Bridge
Upper Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2016
345269
Corson Rail Bridge
South Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2016
345270
Corson Rail Bridge
South Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2016
345271
Corson Rail Bridge
South Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2016
345272
Corson Rail Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2016
345273
Corson Rail Bridge
Looking South
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2016
345274
Corson Rail Bridge
South Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2016
345275
Corson Rail Bridge
South Approach Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2016
345276
Corson Rail Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2016
345277
Corson Rail Bridge
North Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2016
461307
Photo taken by Neil Krout in November 2019
461308
Photo taken by Neil Krout in November 2019
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.753334,-96.486558
Carries BNSF Railroad over Split Rock Creek
Design: truss/pony/warren/verticals
Design Details: Warren pony truss with all verticals
Total Length: 172.0 Feet
Span Length: 120.0 Feet
Overview: Warren pony truss with all verticals bridge over Split Rock Creek on BNSF Railroad
History: Built 1902
Built: 1902
Location: Minnehaha County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.599476,-96.742001
Carries BNSF Railroad over Sioux River
Design: truss/pony/warren/verticals
Design Details: Warren pony truss with all verticals
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Warren pony truss with all verticals bridge over Sioux River on BNSF Railroad
History:
Built:
Location: Minnehaha County
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Status: Abandoned
Location: 43.551348,-96.571689
Carries Abandoned 482nd Avenue over Beaver Creek
Design: truss/pony/pratt-half
Design Details: Half-hip Pratt pony truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Abandoned pony truss bridge over Beaver Creek on Abandoned 482nd Avenue
History:
Built:
Location: Minnehaha County
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270792
The old bridge
Abandoned bridge on 482 ave.Once spanned Beaver Creek, but creek changed course.
Photo taken by Mick Zerr in November 2012
270793
Freeman bridge beaver creek
From acme Mapping ang Google
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.721861,-96.500000
Carries BNSF Railway over Devils Gulch
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: Deck plate girder
Total Length: 185.0 Feet
Span Length: 80.0 Feet
Overview: Deck plate girder bridge over Devils Gulch on BNSF Railway
History: Built 1902
Built: 1902
Location: Minnehaha County
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276469
File:Devils Gulch Hist. Dist. 1.jpg
Photo taken by AlexiusHoratius
Status: Intact but closed to all traffic
Location: 43.529105,-96.600734
Carries Iverson Crossing Road over Big Sioux River
Design: truss/through/camelback
Design Details: Camelback through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Camelback through truss bridge over Big Sioux River on Iverson Crossing Road
History:
Built:
Location: Minnehaha County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.604035,-96.598061
Carries BNSF Railway over Unnamed Creek
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: Deck plate girder
Total Length: 130.0 Feet
Span Length: 32.0 Feet
Overview: Deck plate girder bridge over Unnamed Creek on BNSF Railway
History: Built 1943
Built: 1943
Location: Minnehaha County
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345289
BNSF Bridge #137.4
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2016
345290
BNSF Bridge #137.4
Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2016
345291
BNSF Bridge #137.4
Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2016
345292
BNSF Bridge #137.4
East Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2016
345293
BNSF Bridge #137.4
East Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2016
345294
BNSF Bridge #137.4
East Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2016
345295
BNSF Bridge #137.4
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2016
345296
BNSF Bridge #137.4
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2016
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 43.554845,-96.723379
Carries Great Northern Railway over Big Sioux River
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pratt through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Pratt through truss bridge over Big Sioux River on Great Northern Railway
History:
Built:
Location: Minnehaha County
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366188
Image
Published prior to 1923
366189
Image
Published prior to 1923
502365
GN - Sioux Falls Bridge
view c1911
Photo from old postcard
Status: taken out in the 90's
Location: 43.500420,-96.767180
Carries West 57 St. (268th St.) over tributary of Big Sioux River
Design: truss/pony/queenpost
Design Details: Queenpost pony truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Queenpost pony truss bridge over tributary of Big Sioux River on West 57 St. (268th St.)
History:
Built:
Location: Minnehaha County
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386678
57 st bridge1
Pony Truss bridge on 57th st. looking east
Photo from Doug Chapman collection
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 43.818474,-96.729172
Carries Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad over Big Sioux River
Design: truss/deck
Design Details: Deck truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Deck truss bridge over Big Sioux River on Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad
History:
Built:
Location: Minnehaha County
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439038
Railroad Bridge and Natural Pier
1905 Postcard image provided by David Shedlock
502363
MILW - Natural Pier Bridge
Photo from old postcard
510211
MILW - Natural Pier Bridge
Photo from old postcard
Status: Replaced by a new bridge and relocated to Cliff Avenue
Location: 43.546172,-96.722851
Carries 10th Street over Big Sioux River
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pratt through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Pratt through truss bridge over Big Sioux River on 10th Street
History: Built 1894; replaced and moved to Cliff Avenue in 1934; replaced at that location in 1972.
Built: 1894
Location: Minnehaha County
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462211
10th Street Bridge (Old)
Argus-Leader: July 27 1972
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 43.542435,-96.711386
Carries Cliff Avenue over Big Sioux River
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: (2)7-panel, pinned Pratt through trusses
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Pratt through truss bridge over Big Sioux River on Cliff Avenue
History: Built 1894; relocated here from 10th St. in 1934; replaced in 1972.
Built: 1894
Location: Minnehaha County
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462213
Cliff Avenue Bridge (Old)
Argus-Leader: July 27 1972
462214
Cliff Avenue Bridge (Old)
Argus-Leader: September 26 1954
462215
Cliff Avenue Bridge (Old)
Argus-Leader: February 16 1934
462217
Cliff Avenue Bridge (Old)
Argus-Leader: April 29 1934
Status: Replaced by new bridge
Location: 43.551200,-96.724133
Carries 6th Street over Big Sioux River
Design: truss/through/pennsylvania
Design Details: Pennsylvania through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Pennsylvania through truss bridge over Big Sioux River on 6th Street
History: Replaced 1975
Built:
Location: Minnehaha County
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466222
6th Street Bridge (Old)
Argus-Leader: May 26 1974
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 43.796397,-96.729132
Carries 474th Avenue over Big Sioux River
Design: truss/through/lattice/quadrangular
Design Details: Quadrangular lattice through truss
Total Length: 108.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Quadrangular Through truss bridge over Big Sioux River on 474th Avenue
History: Relocated here Ca. 1930, Replaced and put into storage 1997
Built:
Location: Minnehaha County
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481934
474th Avenue Bridge (Old)
looking southwest
HAER Photo
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.
