And the bridge came tumbling down – well half of it.

Early on Feb. 18, a portion of the oldest span of the Daniel Boone Bridge was detonated by Scott Reed, of Wildwood, who was the winner of an online auction held by Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Louis and St. Charles. Reed pledged $1,125 in the auction for the privilege of blowing up the first portion of the bridge.

A second portion of the span will be detonated at a later date by the First Capitol Lions Club of St. Charles.