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Sertoma Park Trail Bridge

Warren Through Truss Bridge over Big Sioux River
Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota

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Name Sertoma Park Trail Bridge
Built By Great Northern Railway
Contractor Pennsylvania Steel Company of Steelton, Pa
Currently Owned By City of Sioux Falls
Length 315 Feet Total, 140 Foot Main Span
Width 1 Track
Height Above Ground 10 Feet (Estimated)
Superstructure Type Warren Through Truss and Trestle
Substructure Type Concrete and Timber Pile
Date Built 1906
Traffic Count 0 Trains/Day (Bridge is a Trail)
Current Status Rails to Trails
Significance Moderate Significance


Located near the junction of I-29 and I-229 in Sioux Falls is this trail bridge.
Built in 1906 to replace an older Howe Through Truss and trestle bridge, this structure is one of only a couple Warren Through Trusses built for railroad use in South Dakota.
Consisting of 6 panels, the bridge contains riveted connections and massive built up members. The structure is approached by trestle spans on the east end.
The truss rests on concrete substructures, while the approach spans are supported by wooden bents.
Overall, the bridge remains in good condition. With the bridge now carrying a trail, it is likely this structure will be preserved for generations to come.

The author has ranked this bridge as being moderately significant, due to the distinct lack of Warren Through Truss railroad bridges in the state.
The photo above is an overview. The bridge is easily accessed from local trails.

Big Sioux River Railroad Bridges
Upstream Elmen Park Rail Bridge
Downstream Riverdale Park Trail Bridge/td>

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Build Date Pennsylvania Steel Company plaque
Contractor Pennsylvania Steel Company plaque
Railroad Line History Source ICC Valuation Information, Compiled by Richard S. Steele