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.).
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 01000999. It was listed on September 13, 2001.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
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.
Can I research the history near Chamberlain Bridge?
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