Trail Bridge & Gazebo - Central Park - Chesterfield, MO
Posted by: 
YoSam.
N 38° 39.220 W 090° 34.420
15S E 711135 N 4281138
double arch across lake on main hiking/walking trail, Sometimes called a Burr Arched Truss..or a Pony Arch Truss Bridge.
Waymark Code: WM11251
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 08/02/2019
Views: 2
County of playground: St. Louis County
Location of playground: Lydia Hill Dr & Veterans Place Dr., Central Park, Chesterfield
This is a combination of a Bowstring Truss and a straight truss bridge...similar to the old railroad bridges.
The bowstring truss bridge was patented in 1841 by Squire Whipple. While similar in appearance to a tied-arch bridge, a bowstring truss has diagonal load-bearing members: these diagonals result in a structure that more closely matches a Parker truss or Pratt truss than a true arch.
This bridge is on a walking/Hiking trail that runs throughout the park. There are three bridges, two of them almost identical, crosses a brook, or stream, created by a natural spring and feeds downhill into the large lake which anchors this park...This bridge crosses the lake., which is located behind the huge amphitheater.
"The 38-acre Central Park is located just off Chesterfield Parkway and has a full spectrum of amenities to entertain all ages and interests. Whether you are visiting the park for a serene experience with nature, celebrating the dog days of summer at the pool or looking for an exciting night of music at the amphitheater, Central Park has it all." ~ Central Park
"The Central Park Gazebo is available seven days a week from 9:00 am to dusk, February 21, 2018 through December 30, 2018, with the exception of maintenance and special events, April-October to Chesterfield residents and businesses only." ~ Gazebo Rentals
Map of trails in the park, including this and the other bridges.