Beaver Creek Bridge, Hot Springs, Fall River County, SD

Significance: Beaver Creek Bridge was an important link in a scenic road system developed by the South Dakota State Highway Commission to facilitate motor tourism in the Black Hills. Although typical of concrete bridge construction during the 1920s, Beaver Creek Bridge represented a significant engineering achievement for this remote location. When built it was the longest, most complex example of its type in the state. The bridge and its approach roads were carefully coordinated to present motorists with striking views of the impressive structure spanning a rugged gorge.
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: N793
Survey number: HAER SD-53
Building/structure dates: 1929 Initial Construction
National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 84003254