Lewis and Clark Memorial Bridge

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The Lewis and Clark Memorial Bridge in the US state of South Dakota is a bridge that carries Interstate 90 (I-90) across the Missouri River and Lake Francis Case between Chamberlain on the east bank and Oacoma on the west bank of the river. Construction on the bridge began in 1967 and cost $8 million. It was dedicated on July 7, 1974, and was opened to traffic in August.[1][2]

Coordinates43°48′06″N 99°21′12″W
Carries4 lanes of I-90
LocaleChamberlain and Oacoma, South Dakota, United States
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Lewis and Clark Memorial Bridge
The bridge in 2007
Coordinates43°48′06″N 99°21′12″W
Carries4 lanes of I-90
CrossesMissouri River
LocaleChamberlain and Oacoma, South Dakota, United States
Maintained bySouth Dakota Department of Transportation
History
Construction start1967
Construction cost$8 million
OpenedAugust 1974
Location
Interactive map of Lewis and Clark Memorial Bridge
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A historical marker, located at the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center in Chamberlain-Oacoma, South Dakota, overlooks the bridge.

Historical marker at the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center in Chamberlain-Oacoma, South Dakota.

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