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Total Bridges Found: 41

100th Street Bridge
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100th Street Over Calumet 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: 326 ft. Main Span: 233 ft. Roadway: 38 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1927 By: Ketler-Elliott Company of Chicago, Illinois and City of Chicago
This bascule bridge is an excellent and unaltered example of a traditional Chicago bascule bridge.
106th Street Bridge
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106th Street Over Calumet 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: 349 ft. Main Span: 250 ft. Roadway: 38 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1930 By: Ketler-Elliott Company of Chicago, Illinois and City of Chicago
This impressive bascule bridge has very tall trusses and is among the most impressive of the Calumet River highway bridges.
18th Street Bridge
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18th Street Over South Branch Chicago River in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal Rivet-Connected Pratt Railing Height Truss, Movable: Single Leaf Bascule (Fixed Trunnion) and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 280 ft. Main Span: 182 ft. Roadway: 48 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1967 By: Unknown and City of Chicago
This is one of the few single leaf highway bascule bridges in Chicago, and the only example using the pony/deck truss design.
95th Street Bridge
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95th Street Bridge (US-12) Over Calumet 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: 343 ft. Main Span: 239 ft. Roadway: 62 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1958 By: Overland Construction Company of Chicago, Illinois and City of Chicago
This is the bascule bridge the seen in the Blues Brothers movie.
Adams Street Bridge
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Adams Street (Historic US-66) Over South Branch 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: 250 ft. Main Span: 199 ft. Roadway: 38 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1927 By: Strobel Steel Construction Company of Chicago, Illinois and City of Chicago
One of the bascule bridges in Chicago that is a true deck truss with no trusses above the roadway.
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Ashland Avenue North Branch Bridge
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Ashland Avenue Over North Branch 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: 386.5 ft. Main Span: 232 ft. Roadway: 60 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1936 By: Ketler-Elliott Company of Chicago, Illinois and City of Chicago
This graceful structure includes bridge tender buildings with symbolic depictions.
Ashland Avenue Sanitary and Ship Canal Bridge
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Ashland Avenue Over Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal 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: 312 ft. Main Span: 225 ft. Roadway: 57 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1938 By: Ketler-Elliott Company of Chicago, Illinois and City of Chicago
This is among the widest Chicago bascule bridges, and is associated with Depression era funding programs.
Canal Street Bridge
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Canal Street Over South Branch 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: 350 ft. Main Span: 254 ft. Roadway: 44 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1949 By: Mount Vernon Bridge Company of Mount Vernon, Ohio and City of Chicago
This trunnion bascule bridge was built by the Mount Vernon Bridge Company of Ohio.
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Chicago Avenue Bridge
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Chicago Avenue Over North Branch Chicago River in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal Pratt Pony Truss, Movable: Double Leaf Bascule (Fixed Trunnion) and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 291 ft. Main Span: 189 ft. Roadway: 36 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1914 By: Ketler-Elliott Company of Chicago, Illinois and City of Chicago
This is one of the oldest pony truss style bascule bridges in Chicago.
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: 245.4 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: Unknown and City of Chicago
This non-historic bridge is listed only for comparitive purposes and for continuity of those using this website for a river tour.
Cortland Street Bridge
West Clybourn Place Bridge
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Cortland Street Over North Branch Chicago River in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Movable: Double Leaf Bascule (Fixed Trunnion) and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 217 ft. Main Span: 128 ft. Roadway: 36 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1901 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and City of Chicago
Easily the most significant Chicago bridge, this ornate bridge was the first trunnion bascule bridge ever built!
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.
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Division Street North Branch Bridge
Charles Levy Bridge
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Division Street Over North Branch Chicago River in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Movable: Double Leaf Bascule (Fixed Trunnion) and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 242 ft. Main Span: 149 ft. Roadway: 36 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1903 By: Roemheld and Gallery and City of Chicago
Division Avenue has two rare first generation Chicago bascule bridges within sight of each other, and this is the westernmost one.
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Division Street North Branch Canal Bridge
Division Street Eastern Bridge
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Division Street Over North Branch Chicago River Canal in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Movable: Double Leaf Bascule (Fixed Trunnion) and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 260 ft. Main Span: 173 ft. Roadway: 39 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1904 By: Roemheld and Gallery and City of Chicago
This bridge is noted for its unusual decorative plate bracing that is unlike other similarly designed bridges.
Ewing Avenue Bridge
92nd Street Bridge
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Ewing Avenue (US-41) Over Calumet 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: 338 ft. Main Span: 228 ft. Roadway: 36 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1914 By: Ketler-Elliott Company of Chicago, Illinois and City of Chicago
This is one of the oldest highway bridges on the Calumet River.
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.
Grand Avenue Bridge
Indiana Street Bridge
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Grand Avenue Over North Branch 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: 270 ft. Main Span: 188 ft. Roadway: 36 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1913 By: Strobel Steel Construction Company of Chicago, Illinois and City of Chicago
One of the older Chicago bridges, this is an older version of the pony truss bascule bridge design seen in Chicago.
Halsted Street North Branch Bridge
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Halsted Street Over North Branch 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: 267 ft. Main Span: 154 ft. Roadway: 46 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1955 By: Overland Construction Company of Chicago, Illinois and City of Chicago
One of the younger examples of a deck truss bascule bridge in Chicago.
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Halsted Street North Branch Canal Bridge
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Halsted Street Over North Branch Chicago River Canal in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Movable: Double Leaf Bascule (Fixed Trunnion) and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 302 ft. Main Span: 206 ft. Roadway: 36 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1909 By: Jules E. Roemheld Company and City of Chicago
Among the most important historic bridges in Chicago is this large example of the earliest bascule bridge design seen in Chicago.
Halsted Street South Branch Bridge
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Halsted Street Over South Branch 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: 316 ft. Main Span: 224 ft. Roadway: 90 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1934 By: Mount Vernon Bridge Company of Mount Vernon, Ohio and City of Chicago
This bridge is three trusses wide and still lifts for boats in the spring and fall seasons.
Harrison Street Bridge
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Harrison Street Over South Branch 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: 279 ft. Main Span: 210 ft. Roadway: 44 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1960 By: Overland Construction Company of Chicago, Illinois and City of Chicago
This is one of the later examples of the pony/deck truss combination bridges.
Kinzie Street Bridge
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Kinzie Street Over North Branch Chicago River in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Movable: Single Leaf Bascule (Fixed Trunnion) and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 195 ft. Main Span: 136.2 ft. Roadway: 36 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1909 By: John J. Gallery and City of Chicago
This unusual bascule bridge had three quarters of its superstructure replaced with new members.
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!
Lake Street Bridge
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Lake Street and Railroad (Chicago El) Over South Branch 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: 333 ft. Main Span: 245 ft. Roadway: 38 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1916 By: Ketler-Elliott Company of Chicago, Illinois and City of Chicago
A virtual tour of the bridge house and machinery room is available for this double-deck bascule bridge that carries CTA L trains on an upper deck.
Madison Street Bridge
Lyric Opera Bridge
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Madison Street Over South Branch 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: 283.2 ft. Main Span: 221 ft. Roadway: 38 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1922 By: Ketler-Elliott Company of Chicago, Illinois and City of Chicago
The first bascule bridge in Chicago to raise the deck trusses above the deck slightly to act as guardrails.
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.
Monroe Street Bridge
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Monroe Street Over South Branch 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: 271 ft. Main Span: 193 ft. Roadway: 36 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1919 By: Ketler-Elliott Company of Chicago, Illinois and City of Chicago
This bridge shows the transition between the early pony truss design and the later design.
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North Avenue Bridge
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North Avenue Over North Branch Chicago River in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Movable: Double Leaf Bascule (Fixed Trunnion) and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 273 ft. Main Span: 173 ft. Roadway: 36 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1907 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and City of Chicago
One of the oldest bridges in Chicago, historic significance and beauty were not enough to save this bridge from the dumpster.
Ohio Street Bridge
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Ohio Street (I-90 / I-94 Ramp) Over North Branch 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: 367 ft. Main Span: 219.2 ft. Roadway: 76 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1961 By: Unknown and City of Chicago
An attractive and impressive deck truss bascule span carries an expressway ramp.
Randolph Street Bridge
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Randolph Street Over South Branch 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: 336.3 ft. Main Span: 213 ft. Roadway: 48 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1984 By: Unknown and City of Chicago
This non-historic bridge is listed only for comparitive purposes and for continuity of those using this website for a river tour.
Roosevelt Road Bridge
12th Street Bridge
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Roosevelt Road Over South Branch 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: 257.6 ft. Main Span: 204 ft. Roadway: 71.9 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1928 By: Ketler-Elliott Company of Chicago, Illinois and City of Chicago
This deck truss is similar to Ohio Street Bridge and is noted for its unique and very beautiful bridgetender buildings.
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.
Torrence Avenue Calumet River Bridge
Henry Ford II Memorial Bridge
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Torrence Avenue Over Calumet River in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal 16 Panel Rivet-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Movable: Vertical Lift (Tower Drive) and Approach Spans: Metal Girder, Fixed
Length: 497 ft. Main Span: 276 ft. Roadway: 44 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1938 By: Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company of Chicago, Illinois and City of Chicago
This impressive bridge is one of only a couple non-bascule movable bridges that the city constructed in the 20th Century.
Van Buren Street Bridge
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Van Buren Street Over South Branch 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: 267 ft. Main Span: 210.3 ft. Roadway: 44 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1956 By: Overland Construction Company of Chicago, Illinois and City of Chicago
One of a number of remaining similarly-designed bascule bridges in Chicago.
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: 345.2 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.
Washington Boulevard Bridge
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Washington Boulevard Over South Branch 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: 303.5 ft. Main Span: 197 ft. Roadway: 36 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1913 By: Strobel Steel Construction Company of Chicago, Illinois and City of Chicago
An impressive example of the early pony truss bascule design.
Webster Avenue Bridge
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Webster Avenue Over North Branch 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: 287 ft. Main Span: 189 ft. Roadway: 36 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1916 By: Ketler-Elliott Company of Chicago, Illinois and City of Chicago
Among the northernmost of the Chicago bascule bridges, this one is also an older example.
Wells Street Bridge
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Wells Street and Railroad (Chicago L) 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: 345.2 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.
Western Avenue Bridge
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Western Avenue Over Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal Through Girder, Movable: Vertical Lift (Tower Drive) and Approach Spans: Metal Through Girder, Fixed
Length: 295 ft. Main Span: 109 ft. Roadway: 107.3 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1940 By: Strobel Steel Construction Company of Chicago, Illinois and City of Chicago
Looking like a fixed plate girder today, this was once a mighty vertical lift bridge, before the towers were removed.

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