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Historic Bridges: Lake Shore Drive (US-41)

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: 8

Barry Avenue Underpass
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
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Lake Shore Drive (US-41) Over Barry Avenue Pedestrian Walkway in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Concrete Slab, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
Although one side is altered, this remains an attractive example of a historic Lake Shore Drive bridge that crosses a pedestrian walkway in Lincoln Park.
Belmont Avenue Overpass
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
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Lake Shore Drive (US-41) Over Belmont Avenue in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Concrete T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 70 ft. Main Span: 66 ft. Roadway: 100 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1940 By: Unknown
This bridge is quite different in design and appearance from other historic overpasses on Lake Shore Drive.
Diversey Harbor Inlet Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
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Lake Shore Drive (US-41) Over Diversey Harbor Inlet in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal Rigid-Frame, Fixed
Length: 69 ft. Main Span: 69 ft. Roadway: 92 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1940 By: Unknown
Although altered on one side, this bridge remains a rare example of a steel rigid-frame and also has an early welded detail.
Fullerton Parkway Overpass
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
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Lake Shore Drive (US-41) Over Fullerton Parkway in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal Rigid-Frame, Fixed
Length: 73 ft. Main Span: 66 ft. Roadway: 100 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1940 By: Bethlehem Steel Company of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
This bridge is an early, rare example of a steel rigid-frame and also has an early welded detail, and has good historic integrity.
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La Salle Drive Overpass
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
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Lake Shore Drive (US-41) Over La Salle Drive (IL-64) in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Concrete Rigid-Frame, Fixed
Length: 83 ft. Main Span: 83 ft. Roadway: 100 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1940 By: Unknown
This attractive bridge was an early limited access highway structure, and being in a park setting, aesthetics were a concern.
Lake Shore Drive Bridge
Outer Drive Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
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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!
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Lawrence Avenue Overpass
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
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Lake Shore Drive (US-41) Over Lawrence Avenue in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Concrete T-Beam, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Slab, Fixed
Length: 96 ft. Main Span: 56 ft. Roadway: 124 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1933 By: Unknown
This bridge is one of two similar bridges on this section of Lake Shore Drive, and both appear to have been altered.
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Wilson Avenue Overpass
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
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Lake Shore Drive (US-41) Over Wilson Avenue in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Concrete T-Beam, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Slab, Fixed
Length: 96 ft. Main Span: 56 ft. Roadway: 106 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1933 By: Unknown
This bridge is one of two similar bridges on this section of Lake Shore Drive, and both appear to have been altered.

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