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RCP&E Pierre Street Bridge

Through Plate Girder Bridge over Pierre Street
Pierre, Hughes County, South Dakota

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Name RCP&E Pierre Street Bridge
Built By Chicago & North Western Railway
Contractor Worden-Allen Company of Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Currently Owned By Rapid City, Pierre & Eastern Railroad
Length 110 Feet Total, 36 Foot Main Spans
Width 1 Track
Height Above Ground 11 Feet 3 Inches
Superstructure Type Through Plate Girder and I-Beam
Substructure Type Stone Masonry and Steel Tower
Date Built 1907
Traffic Count 3 Trains/Day (Estimated)
Current Status In Use
RCP&E Bridge Number 301 1/4
Significance Local Significance


This small through girder bridge crosses Pierre Street in downtown Pierre, near the State Capitol.
Consisting of a pair of through girder spans, the bridge was built in 1907. In addition to the main spans, the bridge was approached by I-Beam spans.
In addition, the bridge sits on stone abutments and steel piers.
Overall, the bridge remains in good condition.

The author has ranked this bridge as being locally significant, due to the common design.
The photo above is an overview. The bridge can be accessed from the road below.

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Bridge History Chicago & North Western Bridge Notes at the National Archives; College Park, Maryland
Railroad Line History Source ICC Valuation Information, Compiled by Richard S. Steele