Chamberlain Bridge
National Register of Historic Places

Chamberlain Bridge

Chamberlain, Brule County, South Dakota
Listed
September 13, 2001
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
01000999

About this property

The Chamberlain Bridge, is a historic bridge connecting the towns of Chamberlain and Oacoma across the Missouri River and Lake Francis Case in Brule County, South Dakota. The bridge was originally completed in 1925 and carried U.S. Route 16 (US 16) over the Missouri River. In 1953, Lake Francis Case was created by the new Fort Randall Dam and the bridge became obsolete. The Wheeler Bridge, also completed in 1925, was floated up the river 70 miles (110 km) and the two bridges were joined to span the new lake. The bridge now carries Interstate 90 Business (I-90 Bus.). The main path of I-90 crosses the lake on a modern bridge 1 mile (1.6 km) south of the Chamberlain Bridge and a railroad bridge crosses about 300 yards (270 m) south of I-90. Chamberlain Bridge is designated South Dakota Department of Transportation bridge no. 08-068-084 and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001.

Location

Chamberlain, Brule County, South Dakota
43.81135, -99.33757

Categories

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Chamberlain Bridge listed on the National Register?

Chamberlain Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 13, 2001.

What type of historic resource is Chamberlain Bridge?

Chamberlain Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Chamberlain Bridge?

The period of significance for Chamberlain Bridge is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1925.

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