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Abraham Lincoln Memorial Bridge - Definition and Overview |
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The Abraham Lincoln Memorial Bridge in Illinois is a four-lane bidirectional road bridge that spans the Illinois River, Illinois State Route 351, and numerous local roads, lakes, and railroads. It carries Interstate 39, a major north-south Interstate through central Illinois, and its U.S. Route counterpart, U.S. Highway 51.
Main span of Abraham Lincoln Memorial Bridge The bridge connects the cities of LaSalle and Oglesby, and maintains an elevation of 80 feet above the Illinois River Valley for its 2 mile length. The main span is approximately 1,250 feet long, with approaches in excess of a mile and a half. It is the longest arch bridge in Illinois.
Looking east over the Illinois River on the bridge History
The bridge was built in 1987 when Interstate 39 was first extended south to what is now Illinois State Route 251. The highway itself has since been extended all the way to Bloomington.
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Example Usage of Memorial |
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