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RCP&E 8th Street Bridge

Deck Plate Girder Bridge over 8th Street
Sturgis, Meade County, South Dakota

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Name RCP&E 8th Street Bridge
Built By Chicago & North Western Railway
Contractor American Bridge Company of New York
Currently Owned By Rapid City, Pierre & Eastern Railroad
Length 60 Feet Total
Width 1 Track
Height Above Ground 16 Feet 5 Inches
Superstructure Type Deck Plate Girder
Substructure Type Concrete
Date Built 1914
Traffic Count 2 Trains/Day (Estimated)
Current Status In Use
RCP&E Bridge Number H-272
Significance Local Significance


This small deck girder bridge crosses 8th Street in Sturgis.
Built in 1914, the bridge consists of a single deck girder span. This span is supported by concrete substructures.
Overall, the bridge remains in good condition. The bridge still contains its original concrete deck.

The author has ranked the bridge as being locally significant, due to the common design.
The photo above is an overview. The bridge is easily accessed from the road it crosses.

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Main Span Build Date American Bridge Company Plaque
Main Span Builder American Bridge Company Plaque
Railroad Line History Source ICC Valuation Information, Compiled by Richard S. Steele