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Historic Bridges: Railroad (Chicago and Western Indiana)

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: 4

31st Street Railroad Overpass West
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
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Railroad (Chicago and Western Indiana) Over 31st Street Boulevard in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Main Spans: 4
Built By: Unknown
This is one of two similar beautifully designed grade separations to carry a railroad over a Chicago boulevard.
California Avenue C and WI Railroad Overpass
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
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Railroad (Chicago and Western Indiana) Over California Avenue in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Concrete Slab, Fixed
Main Spans: 4
Built By: Unknown
Although individually undistinguished, this bridge is a representative example of its kind.
Chicago and Illinois Western Railway Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
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Railroad (Chicago and Western Indiana) Over Collateral Channel (Canal Slip) in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal Variable Depth Deck Girder, Movable: Single Leaf Bascule (Rall)
Main Spans: 1
Built 1914 By: Strobel Steel Construction Company of Chicago, Illinois and Theodor Rall
One of only a few examples of a Rall bascule bridge in the entire country, and the only one in Chicago.
Chicago and Western Indiana Railroad Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
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Railroad (Chicago and Western Indiana) Over Little Calumet River in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 400 ft. Main Span: 270 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
A typical example of the railroad truss bridges found on the Little Calumet River and Calumet Sag Channel.

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