‘Singing Bridge’ on 1806 re-opens with some restrictions

  • ‘Singing Bridge’ on 1806 re-opens with some restrictions
    ‘Singing Bridge’ on 1806 re-opens with some restrictions
  • Damage to Pier 5 of the Highway 1806 bridge west of Mobridge has resulted in a 35 mph speed limit and 20 ton weight limit.
    Damage to Pier 5 of the Highway 1806 bridge west of Mobridge has resulted in a 35 mph speed limit and 20 ton weight limit.

    The Highway 1806 bridge, known as the “singing bridge” west of Mobridge and north of Highway 12 over the Grand River, has reopened to vehicular traffic, but with restrictions.

    The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) closed the bridge Feb. 20 as a safety precaution because of crumbling and cracks in a support column and the bridge pier. The repairs provide a temporary solution, so a 35…