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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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 Scott W. Lucas Bridge crossing the Illinois River in Havana, Illinois | |
| Coordinates | 40°17′40″N 90°04′12″W / 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 | |
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References
edit- ^ a b c d e f "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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