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Discovery Bridge (Missouri)

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Discovery Bridge
Coordinates38°47′53″N 90°28′01″W / 38.798°N 90.467°W / 38.798; -90.467
Carries6 lanes of Route 370
CrossesMissouri River
LocaleSt. Louis County and St. Charles County in Missouri
Maintained byMissouri Department of Transportation
Characteristics
DesignTruss
Total length1,053 m (3,455 ft)
Width16.8 m (55 ft)
Longest span190.5 m (625 ft)
History
Opened1993
Statistics
Daily traffic57,000[1]
Location
Map

The Discovery Bridge are two twin truss bridges carrying Route 370 across the Missouri River between St. Louis County and St. Charles County, Missouri.

The shoulder on both sides is designated a bicycle (and pedestrian) path. Separate bicycle/pedestrian access ramps are available immediately on both sides of the bridge. This provides a connection to traffic to and from the Katy Trail, which passes under the bridge.

See also