Eighth Street Bridge

Welcome to a real classic—the Eighth Street Bridge! Picture it: Sioux Falls, 1912. The air is thick with the sounds of early automobiles and the steady beat of horses’ hooves as the brand-new bridge opens up, linking S. Eighth Street over the ever-busy Big Sioux River. Built by N.M. Stark and Company, this concrete triple-arch wonder isn’t just a tough cookie—it’s got serious style! If you glance down, you might notice the pointed tips jutting out at the base—those are called cutwaters, capped like tiny wizard hats to keep the piers safe from the river’s currents. And don’t forget the sidewalks running alongside you, bordered by elegant, neoclassical railings and topped off by those proud, fluted lamp stands standing guard, as if lighting the way for travelers of yesterday and today.