Abraham Lincoln Memorial Bridge

The Abraham Lincoln Memorial Bridge can also refer to the Blair Bridge in Iowa and Nebraska. There is also a Lincoln Memorial Bridge in Vincennes, Indiana.
Abraham Lincoln Memorial Bridge
Abraham Lincoln Memorial Bridge over the Illinois River, near LaSalle, Illinois.
Coordinates41°19′29″N 89°04′37″W / 41.3247°N 89.0769°W / 41.3247; -89.0769
CarriesFour lanes of I-39 / US 51
CrossesIllinois River, IL 351, Illinois and Michigan Canal, Iowa Interstate Railroad, and Buzzi Unicem industrial rail lead (the former Illinois Central Railroad mainline).
LocaleLaSalle, Illinois and Oglesby, Illinois
Official nameAbraham Lincoln Memorial Bridge
Maintained byIllinois Department of Transportation
ID number000050019120847
Characteristics
DesignThrough arch
Total length2,170.8 metres (7,122.0 ft)[1]
Width4 traffic lanes, 82 ft (25 m)[2]
Longest span619.9 feet (189 m)[2]
Clearance above19.3 feet (5.88 m)[2]
History
Opened1987
Location
Map

Abraham Lincoln Memorial Bridge in Illinois is a four-lane bidirectional road bridge that spans the Illinois River, Illinois Route 351, Illinois and Michigan Canal, and local roads and railroads. It carries Interstate 39 (I-39), a major north-south Interstate through central Illinois, and its U.S. Route counterpart, U.S. Route 51 (US 51).

  1. ^ Svirsky, Alexander. "Nationalbridges.com". Retrieved 2007-10-22.[permanent dead link]
  2. ^ a b c Baughn, James; et al. (2005). "Historic Bridges of the Midwest". Retrieved 2006-01-18.