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Special Bridge Conditions Legend: R - Former location of relocated bridge. ! - At risk for demolition or destruction. X - Confirmed demolished or collapsed. S  - Dismantled and/or in storage. L -  Severe loss of historic integrity due to alteration.


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Total Bridges Found: 10

Clark Street Bridge
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Clark Street Over Chicago River in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal Rivet-Connected Pratt Pony Truss, Movable: Double Leaf Bascule (Fixed Trunnion) and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 346 ft. Main Span: 245 ft. Roadway: 38.1 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1929 By: Ketler-Elliott Company of Chicago, Illinois and City of Chicago
This is one of the largest and most impressive of the pony truss bascule bridges in downtown Chicago.
Columbus Drive Bridge
William P. Fahey Bridge
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Columbus Drive Over Chicago River in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal Non-Historic, Movable: Double Leaf Bascule (Fixed Trunnion) and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 389 ft. Main Span: 269 ft. Roadway: 90 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1982 By: Paschen Contractors of Chicago, Illinois and American Bridge Company of New York, New York and City of Chicago and Envirodyne Engineers Inc.
This non-historic bridge is listed only for comparitive purposes and for continuity of those using this website for a river tour.
Dearborn Street Bridge
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Dearborn Street Over Chicago River in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal Rivet-Connected Pratt Railing Height Truss, Movable: Double Leaf Bascule (Fixed Trunnion) and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 341 ft. Main Span: 235 ft. Roadway: 56 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1963 By: Overland Construction Company of Chicago, Illinois and City of Chicago
Built in 1963, this bridge is among the newest Chicago bridges, but appears to have been built to match other older bridges in Chicago.
Franklin Street Bridge
Franklin-Orleans Bridge
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Franklin Street (Orleans Street) Over Chicago River in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal Rivet-Connected Pratt Pony Truss, Movable: Double Leaf Bascule (Fixed Trunnion) and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 320 ft. Main Span: 252 ft. Roadway: 38 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1920 By: Ketler-Elliott Company of Chicago, Illinois and City of Chicago
Featuring ornate railings, this bridge is among the older examples of this style of bascule bridge.
La Salle Street Bridge
Marshall Suloway Bridge
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La Salle Street Over Chicago River in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal Rivet-Connected Pratt Pony Truss, Movable: Double Leaf Bascule (Fixed Trunnion) and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 347 ft. Main Span: 242 ft. Roadway: 56 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1928 By: Strobel Steel Construction Company of Chicago, Illinois and City of Chicago
Similar to the Clark Street Bridge, this exceptionally elaborate and beautiful bridge serves a significant downtown Chicago street.
Lake Shore Drive Bridge
Outer Drive Bridge
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Lake Shore Drive (US-41) Over Chicago River in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal Rivet-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Movable: Double Leaf Bascule (Fixed Trunnion) and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 356 ft. Main Span: 264 ft. Roadway: 80.7 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1937 By: Ketler-Elliott Company of Chicago, Illinois and City of Chicago
This enormous record-breaking bascule bridge carries traffic on a double-deck!
Michigan Avenue Bridge
DuSable Bridge
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Michigan Avenue Over Chicago River in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal Rivet-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Movable: Double Leaf Bascule (Fixed Trunnion) and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 400 ft. Main Span: 256 ft. Roadway: 64 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1920 By: Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company of Chicago, Illinois and City of Chicago
The most famous Chicago bascule bridge, the bridgetender houses are very ornate on this double-deck bridge.
State Street Bridge
Bataan-Corregidor Memorial Bridge
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State Street Over Chicago River in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal Rivet-Connected Pratt Railing Height Truss, Movable: Double Leaf Bascule (Fixed Trunnion) and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 307 ft. Main Span: 245 ft. Roadway: 72 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1949 By: Overland Construction Company of Chicago, Illinois and City of Chicago
A wide truss bascule bridge in downtown Chicago, built in the 1940s.
Wabash Avenue Bridge
Irv Kupcinet Bridge
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Wabash Avenue Over Chicago River in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal Rivet-Connected Pratt Railing Height Truss, Movable: Double Leaf Bascule (Fixed Trunnion) and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 345 ft. Main Span: 269 ft. Roadway: 57 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1930 By: Ketler-Elliott Company of Chicago, Illinois and City of Chicago
An excellent early example of one of Chicago's unusual deck truss bascule bridges.
Wells Street Bridge
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Wells Street and Railroad (Chicago Transit Authority "L" Brown and Purple Lines) Over Chicago River in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Movable: Double Leaf Bascule (Fixed Trunnion) and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 345 ft. Main Span: 268 ft. Roadway: 38 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1922 By: Ketler-Elliott Company of Chicago, Illinois and City of Chicago
One of the most impressive bridges in Chicago is this massive double-deck truss bascule bridge.

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