Joe Page Bridge, Calhoun County and Greene County

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Joe Page Bridge

     The Joe Page Bridge is a vertical lift bridge over the Illinois River on IL 100 at Hardin, Illinois.  The bridge was constructed in 1931.  It is a two lane traffic bridge.

     The bridge type is a vertical lift Parker through truss.  Its largest span is 310.9 feet.  Total length is 2,149.3 feet.  Deck width is 22 feet.

     Bridge is named after Joseph Page.  He was a Civil War veteran and a local politician.

Joe Page Bridge

Joe Page Bridge

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