A Bridge to Somewhere?

We have a bridge here in Yankton which was the main route across the Missouri from about 1928 to 2009. Known as the Meridian Bridge, it is currently undergoing a pretty costly conversion from an automotive to a pedestrian/cycling/boarding bridge. Where you're supposed to go once you get into Nebraska is up to you. There is talk of developing a bike trail from the bridge westward to Gavins Point Dam, but for the foreseeable future you're better off getting to know the gravel byways.

While I'm keeping my fingers crossed that they will have the work complete by Steeplechase day I'm pretty sure the route will have to cross the river on the new 'Discovery Bridge'. It's a modern concrete viaduct with adequate shoulders - and really, traffic is seldom too bothersome in these parts. Unfortunately the shoulders never get swept so there's all manner of road detritus that builds up right where you want to ride. Hug the white line and keep your eyes open for sharp bits that could ruin your biking day.