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The Old Chain of Rocks Bridge
Madison IL
May 5, 2017

There is parking only here on the Illinois side of the bridge.

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Those 2 interesting structures are water intakes for the City of St Louis.

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Views of the 22 degree kink in the bridge near the Missouri shore, from both directions.

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The Gateway Arch, about 10 miles downstream.

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On the pavement, obviously on the MO side of the bridge deck.

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Flooding is evident near the IL shore.

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Always good to see that my car is still there!

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Time to find lodging for the night!

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