Lake of the Ozarks Community Bridge

The Lake of the Ozarks Community Bridge is a road bridge that spans the water and connects the eastern and western shores. The structure features a continuous truss design that carries vehicle traffic across this major water body.

The project became possible through legislation in the 1990s that allowed toll bridge development in Missouri. Its completion linked two regions along the lake that had been separated for many years.

The bridge connects two shoreline communities that were separated for decades. Today it shapes how people on both sides of the lake interact and move through their region.

Drivers should plan for potential delays during busy periods, especially on weekends and holiday times. Vehicle access is the primary way to cross, so pedestrian or bicycle crossing is not an option.

The bridge paid off its construction debt far faster than expected, leading to early operational changes. This rapid financial resolution was surprising for an infrastructure project of its size.

Official opening: May 1, 1998

GPS coordinates: 38.18403,-92.64425

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:26