Yankton Discovery Bridge
Future US-81 Missouri River Highway Crossing
Yankton, SD

Yankton Discovery Bridge

• Structure ID: TBD
• Location: River Mile 806 (Approximate)
• River Elevation: 1,161 Feet
• Highway: Future US-81
• Daily Traffic Count: N/A
• Bridge Type: Steel Girder, Concrete Deck
• Length: 1,591 Feet, 134 Foot Longest Span
• Width: 85 Feet, 4 Lanes
• Navigation Channel Width: Non-Navigable
• Height Above Water: 30 Feet
• Date Built: Started June 1, 2007
Bridge name contraversy means there may be 2 names. SD had a contest. NE has its own procedure. SD picked Yankton Discovery Bridge. Project estimated to be done Dec 2009, but may open as much as a year ahead of schedule.:wq

Yankton Discovery Bridge

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