Downtown in Sioux Falls in Minnehaha County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

8th Street Bridge

March 26, 2022

1. 8th Street Bridge Marker

Inscription. This is the location of the first bridge to span the Big Sioux River at Sioux Falls. Built in 1876, the original bridge was washed out in the flood of 1881. The present bridge is an earth filled, three span arch bridge, which was considered an engineering masterpiece at the time of its construction in 1912.

Erected by National Park Service through the State Preservation Office.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1876.

Location. 43° 32.956′ N, 96° 43.517′ W. Marker is in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, in Minnehaha County. It is in Downtown. Marker can be reached from East 7th Street east of North Phillips Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Located along the bike trail on the west side of the Big Sioux River, between Seventh and Eighth Streets in Downtown Sioux Falls. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 111 E 7th St, Sioux Falls SD 57104, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Cascade Milling Company (here, next to this marker); Fort Dakota (here, next to this marker); Manchester Biscuit Company (here, next to this marker); Mill Dam Tragedy (within shouting distance of this marker); Illinois Central Depot

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(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Traverse (about 300 feet away); Overflow (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named 8th Street Bridge (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sioux Falls.

8th Street Bridge Marker <i>(leftmost)</i>, from the north image. Click for full size.

March 26, 2022

2. 8th Street Bridge Marker (leftmost), from the north

The 8th Street Bridge can be seen in the background.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 4, 2022. This page has been viewed 114 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 4, 2022.