Floor BeamsReplace steel fl oor beams with concrete (except at overlooks)
East Approach SpanApproach span to be rehabilitated and repainted
Warren Truss SpanHistoric truss spans to be rehabilitated and repainted
Warren Truss Spans(394 feet)
East Approach Span(61 feet)
West Approach Spans(553 feet)
MERAMEC RIVER
SECTION LOOKING NORTH
FUTURE PLANS FOR THE HISTORIC BRIDGE AT ROUTE 66 STATE PARK
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Concrete PiersHistoric concrete piers to remain in place
BearingsReplace existing steel rockers with new bearing system at all concrete piers
Bridge SignageOptional identifying sign for Meramec Greenway and Route 66 State Park
West Approach SpansOption to replace existing deck support with modern steel girder system
Historic piers to remain in place
RailingsNew railing to replicate historic style pipe railings
Increase height to 54 inches
Add mesh in-fi ll panels
Add lighting underneath top rail
OverlookEach overlook will have two benches, an interpretive sign, and a historic Route 66 artifact
Include fl oor viewing portal to see bridge truss and Meramec River
Railing in-fi ll panels will be clear at overlooks
Bridge DeckNew concrete deck
Reduce width to 20 feet
Stripe with yellow dashed line at center of deck as a reference to historic road