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Scott Wike Lucas Bridge

Coordinates: 40°17′40″N 90°04′12″W / 40.294420°N 90.070027°W / 40.294420; -90.070027
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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[1]
Named forScott Wike Lucas
Maintained byIllinois Department of Transportation
Characteristics
DesignCantilever bridge
Total length1,727.1 ft (526.4 m)[1]
Width28.5 ft (8.7 m)[1]
Clearance above16.5 ft (5.0 m)[1]
History
Opened1936[1]
Statistics
Daily traffic5,650[1]
Location
Map

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.

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f "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.