Lacon Bridge
Bridge in Lacon, Illinois From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Lacon Bridge crosses the Illinois River in the community of Lacon, Illinois. Built in 1939, it is one of the oldest crossings of the Illinois River.[1]
Lacon Bridge | |
|---|---|
 Crossing over the Illinois River at Lacon, Illinois | |
| Coordinates | 41°01′32.43″N 89°25′00.28″W |
| Carries | Two lanes of Illinois Route 17 |
| Crosses | Illinois River |
| Locale | Lacon, Illinois |
| Official name | Lacon Bridge |
| Maintained by | Illinois Department of Transportation |
| ID number | 000062000314852 |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Continuous truss bridge |
| Total length | 1,573 feet, 378 feet at its longest span |
| Width | 2 traffic lanes, 26 feet (7.9 meters) |
| Height | 60 feet above water, 500 feet above sea level |
| Longest span | 114 m |
| History | |
| Opened | 1939 |
| Location | |
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