Scott Wike Lucas Bridge
The Scott Wike Lucas Bridge is a bridge located in the community of Havana, Illinois. It carries U.S. Route 136 over the Illinois River.[2] Named after a former politician, it was constructed in 1936 and reconstructed over 60 years later.
Scott Wike Lucas Bridge | |
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Coordinates | 40.294420°N 90.070027°W |
Carries | 2 lanes of US 136 / IL 78 |
Crosses | Illinois River |
Locale | Havana, Illinois |
Other name(s) | Havana Bridge[1] |
Named for | Scott Wike Lucas |
Maintained by | Illinois Department of Transportation |
Characteristics | |
Design | Cantilever bridge |
Total length | 1,727.1 ft (526.4 m)[1] |
Width | 28.5 ft (8.7 m)[1] |
Clearance above | 16.5 ft (5.0 m)[1] |
History | |
Opened | 1936[1] |
Statistics | |
Daily traffic | 5,650[1] |
Location | |
References
- "Scott W. Lucas Bridge". Bridgehunter.com. Retrieved September 26, 2020.
- "Mason County bridge closed, Wimpyville residents evacuate". Journal Star. April 23, 2013. Retrieved December 28, 2017.
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