Mo. Rev. Stat. § 227.818: Don Welge memorial bridge designated for portion of new bridge on State Highway 51 in Perry County.

The Missouri portion of the new bridge (Chester Bridge) on State Highway 51 crossing over the Mississippi River in Perry County to the Missouri/Illinois state line shall be designated as the "Don Welge Memorial Bridge". The Missouri department of transportation shall collaborate with * the Illinois department of transportation ** in designating, erecting, and maintaining appropriate signs designating their state's portion of the bridge, with the costs to be paid by private donations.