Chief Standing Bear Memorial Bridge, Road bridge across Missouri River between Niobrara, Nebraska and South Dakota, United States
The Chief Standing Bear Memorial Bridge extends 2,953 feet across the Missouri River, connecting Nebraska Highway 14 with South Dakota Highway 37.
The bridge, completed in 1998, replaced a ferry service that operated until 1984, fulfilling a long-standing need for a permanent river crossing in the region.
The bridge honors Chief Standing Bear, a Ponca leader who fought for Native American rights in a landmark 1879 federal court case.
Federal funding covered the majority of the 17 million dollar construction cost, providing a crucial transportation link between Nebraska and South Dakota.
During the 2011 Missouri River floods, residents near the Nebraska side created alternative transport methods when the bridge became temporarily inaccessible.
Location: Nebraska
Location: South Dakota
GPS coordinates: 42.77000,-97.98940
Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:29
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