Discovery Bridge, Road bridge between Nebraska and South Dakota, United States
The Discovery Bridge spans 1,590 feet across the Missouri River, connecting Yankton, South Dakota to Cedar County, Nebraska through US Highway 81.
The bridge opened on October 11, 2008, replacing the Meridian Highway Bridge that had served the region for 84 years since 1924.
The name Discovery Bridge came from a public contest referencing the Lewis and Clark expedition, known as the Corps of Discovery.
The four-lane bridge measures 74 feet in width and features decorative spires that stand 50 feet tall with integrated lighting systems.
The bridge crosses over the Missouri National Recreational River, a federally protected waterway managed by the National Park Service.
Location: Nebraska
Location: South Dakota
Inception: October 11, 2008
Official opening: October 11, 2008
GPS coordinates: 42.86510,-97.39700
Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45
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Fred Schnauber House
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