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Bridge in Havana, Illinois
Scott Wike Lucas Bridge
Scott W. Lucas Bridge crossing the Illinois River in Havana, Illinois
Coordinates40°17′40″N 90°04′12″W / 40.294420°N 90.070027°W / 40.294420; -90.070027
Carries2 lanes of US 136 / IL 78
CrossesIllinois River
LocaleHavana, Illinois
Other name(s)Havana Bridge
Named forScott Wike Lucas
Maintained byIllinois Department of Transportation
Characteristics
DesignCantilever bridge
Total length1,727.1 ft (526.4 m)
Width28.5 ft (8.7 m)
Clearance above16.5 ft (5.0 m)
History
Opened1936
Statistics
Daily traffic5,650
Location

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. Named after a former politician, it was constructed in 1936 and reconstructed over 60 years later.

References

  1. ^ "Scott W. Lucas Bridge". Bridgehunter.com. Retrieved September 26, 2020.
  2. "Mason County bridge closed, Wimpyville residents evacuate". Journal Star. April 23, 2013. Retrieved December 28, 2017.
Crossings of the Illinois River
Upstream
UP Pekin rail bridge
Scott Wike Lucas Bridge
Downstream
BNSF Beardstown rail bridge


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