The story
Only Route 66 bridge with a 22-degree bend. Built 1929 as $3 million toll bridge. Route 66 crossed here 1936-1968. So narrow two trucks couldn't pass. Reopened 1999 as pedestrian/bicycle path across the Mississippi.
Everything that was here
- 1929–present
Old Chain of Rocks BridgeBridge / Pedestrian Path
Only Route 66 bridge with a 22-degree bend. Built 1929 as $3 million toll bridge. Route 66 crossed here 1936-1968. So narrow two trucks couldn't pass. Reopened 1999 as pedestrian/bicycle path across the Mississippi.
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Nearby history
Chain of Rocks Bridge
10820 Riverview Dr · 490 m away
This mile-long Route 66 crossing bends sharply in the middle, because of a water intake and riverbed rock that couldn't
Chain of Rocks Amusement Park
10820 Riverview Dr · 1.2 km away
Perched on the bluffs beside the crooked Chain of Rocks Bridge, the park hosted half a century of school picnics.
Luna Cafe
201 E Chain of Rocks Rd · 7.6 km away
Jamestown Mall
175 Jamestown Mall Drive · 9.6 km away
Kemoll's
North Grand Boulevard at Penrose Street · 10.1 km away
Club Imperial
6306 West Florissant Avenue · 10.1 km away
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