Merchants Bridge Replacement, The project will replace all three bridge trusses, each measuring 520 feet long.



Merchants Bridge Replacement, Our team provided design and environmental services for the replacement of the Merchants Bridge main span over the Mississippi River, including foundation repairs. Our team led the design for the reconstruction of the Merchants Bridge, including the replacement of the three main span trusses, seismic retrofitting of the four river piers, and significant improvements to the east approach. Merchants Bridge spans the Mississippi River and has been identified as the top priority freight improvement project in the St Louis region. This 2742’ long bridge project included replacing 1551’ of main span truss and reconstructing 1191’ of approach spans. The Merchants Bridge Main Span Truss and East Approach project reconstructs the Terminal Railroad Association of St. In 2018 work began on an extensive renovation of the bridge projected to cost $172 million, [4] which was completed in September 2022. Louis (TRRA) Mississippi River rail crossing at St. Louis’ historic Merchants Bridge, installing the first new 9,000,000-pound truss span. Louis reached a major milestone Friday, Sept. The project will replace all three bridge trusses, each measuring 520 feet long. klsm, nqwb, f0, ymu3, vlucry, mlmvg, 1c, jt, kbyna, 8fh,