Jan 31, 2025 · NORTH SIOUX CITY, S.D. (KTIV) - In June 2024, historic flooding caused a railroad bridge that had been around for over a hundred years to collapse. We now have word that construction of a new...

The Chamberlain Rail Bridge is a railroad bridge located the state of South Dakota which crosses the Missouri River, spanning 4,890 feet (0.9 mi) from the city of Chamberlain on the eastern side to the town of Oacoma, located on the western side of the river.

Jun 24, 2024 · The bridge connecting North Sioux City, South Dakota, with Sioux City, Iowa, collapsed into the Big Sioux River late Sunday, an emergency manager said. Images from local media showed a large span...

Jun 24, 2024 · — A portion of a BNSF Railway bridge connecting North Sioux City, S.D., and Sioux City, Iowa, collapsed Sunday night, as heavy rains and flooding continue to take a toll on the area.

Aug 7, 2024 · “BNSF has received permits from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers allowing work to begin to remove the failed railroad bridge spans over the Big Sioux River at North Sioux City, SD and Sioux...

Jun 25, 2024 · A railroad bridge between South Dakota and Iowa has collapsed due to severe flooding, illustrating the extensive impact of the recent heavy rains across the Midwest.

Jun 24, 2024 · NORTH SIOUX CITY, S.D. (KTIV) - Flooding has cut a major line connecting the rail systems along the Iowa and South Dakota border. Overnight the Big Sioux River rose to the level where it...

Located between Chamberlain and Oacoma, this is the largest railroad bridge in South Dakota. Built in 1953, this is a third generation bride at this location. The original bridge was a pontoon structure, constructed in 1907. This was replaced in 1923 with a through truss swing bridge.

Dec 2, 2024 · PIERRE, S.D. – In 1907, the Chicago and North Western Railroad Co. finished its 2,200 foot long swing bridge connecting Fort Pierre and Pierre, providing the first permanent Missouri River rail crossing in central South Dakota linking East River and West River.

Aug 20, 2024 · Half of a collapsed rail bridge connecting South Dakota and Iowa was blasted in a controlled demolition, part of the process to remove the bridge months after it fell into the river, swollen...