Lake of the Ozarks Community Bridge

Lake of the Ozarks Community Bridge
A view of the bridge in 1998 before opening
Coordinates38°11′03″N 92°38′39″W / 38.184032°N 92.644248°W / 38.184032; -92.644248
Carries2 lanes of Route MM
CrossesLake of the Ozarks
Characteristics
Total length2,695 ft (821 m)
Width72 ft (22 m)
History
Construction start1996 (1996)
Construction end1 May 1998 (1998-05)
Construction cost$43 million
Opened2 May 1998 (1998-05-02)
Location
Map

The Lake of the Ozarks Community Bridge is a continuous truss bridge in Lake Ozark, Missouri. Opened on May 2, 1998, the bridge connects the east and west sides of the Lake of the Ozarks. The bridge is over 2,695 ft (821 m) long and 72 ft (22 m). Construction on the bridge began in 1996 and the bridge cost over $43 million.[1] To pay for the cost of the bridge, the bridge was established as a toll bridge with varying rates depending on the time of year. It remained a toll bridge until April 30, 2024. The bridge was the only toll road in Missouri prior to the toll being removed.[2]

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  2. ^ Staff, KOMU 8 Digital (2024-04-30). "Lake of the Ozarks Community Bridge stops toll collection". KOMU 8. Retrieved 2024-07-12.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)