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Harlem Avenue Railroad Bridge
Santa Fe Railroad Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 0 Miles (0 Kilometers)

Railroad (Burlington Northern and Santa Fe, Former Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe) Over Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal in Forest View: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Metal Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Center Pier)

Length: 373 ft. Main Span: 364 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1899 By: Keystone Bridge Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

One of several remaining historically significant center-pivot swing bridges in Chicago.

Harlem Avenue Bridges
HSR

Rough Distance: 0.9 Miles (1.5 Kilometers)

Harlem Avenue (IL-43) Over Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal in Lyons: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Movable: Double Leaf Bascule (Fixed Trunnion) and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 456 ft. Main Span: 224 ft. Roadway: 56 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1931 By: Unknown

One of these near-twin bridges is the oldest example of its unusual kind among the Chicago bascule collection.

Lawndale Avenue Railroad Overpass
Chicago and Alton Railroad Overpass
HSR

Rough Distance: 1.7 Miles (2.8 Kilometers)

Railroad (Canadian National) Over Lawndale Avenue in Summit: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Metal Continuous Through Girder, Fixed

Length: 88 ft. Main Span: 30 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1903 By: Unknown

This plate girder crosses over what was once a major road in the area, but is now a little-used dead end road.

Caldwell Bridge
H. Wallace Caldwell Memorial Bridge, Swinging Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 2.2 Miles (3.6 Kilometers)

Pedestrian Walkway Over Des Plaines River in Riverside: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Metal Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed

Length: 170 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1940 By: William J. Howard Company of Chicago, Illinois

This suspension footbridge has a somewhat modern appearance, due to the use of early welded construction and possible deck and railing alterations.

Indiana Harbor Belt Sanitary and Ship Canal Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 2.8 Miles (4.4 Kilometers)

Railroad (Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad) Over Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal in Summit: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Camelback Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 340 ft. Main Span: 176 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This bridge sticks out as unlike the other truss bridges in this area.

Cicero Avenue Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 2.9 Miles (4.7 Kilometers)

Cicero Avenue (IL-50) Over Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Metal Rivet-Connected Pratt Pony Truss, Movable: Double Leaf Bascule (Strauss Trunnion) and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 304 ft. Main Span: 240 ft. Roadway: 76 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1927 By: Unknown and Strauss Bascule Bridge Company (Strauss Engineering Company) of Chicago, Illinois

This bridge was originally designed with two truss lines, but a third line was added when the bridge was widened.

47th Street Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 3.1 Miles (5 Kilometers)

Railroad (Chicago Belt Railroad) Over 47th Street in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Slab, Fixed

Length: 80 ft. Main Span: 48 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1946 By: Michael J. McDermott and Company and H. C. Taylor

This bridge stands out among many overpasses in Chicago for its ornate architectural detailing.

Cicero Avenue Railroad Bridge
Chicago and Western Indiana Railroad Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 3.2 Miles (5.1 Kilometers)

Railroad (Chicago and Western Indiana, Belt Railway) Over Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Metal Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Center Pier)

Length: 335 ft. Main Span: 335 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1899 By: Lassig Bridge and Iron Works of Chicago, Illinois

Located near Nerska Junction, this center-pivot swing bridge is one of a few remaining railroad swing bridges on the Sanitary and Ship Canal.

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Laramie Viaduct
HSR

Rough Distance: 4.5 Miles (7.2 Kilometers)

Laramie Avenue Over Railroad (CSX) in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 841 ft. Main Span: 55 ft. Roadway: 44.3 ft. Main Spans: 20

Built 1939 By: Morris Handler Company

This was a large, unaltered and significant example of a bridge project funded by federal Depression-era relief programs.

Illinois Central Sanitary and Ship Canal Bridge
Kedzie Avenue BNSF Railroad Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 4.8 Miles (7.7 Kilometers)

Railroad (Burlington Northern and Santa Fe, Former Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe) Over Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Metal Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Center Pier)

Length: 328 ft. Main Span: 323 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1899 By: Keystone Bridge Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

One of only a few remaining swing bridges in Cook County.

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Ford City Drive Bridge
Keller Drive Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 5.2 Miles (8.4 Kilometers)

Ford City Drive (Keller Drive) Over Pulaski Road in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Concrete Rigid-Frame, Fixed

Length: 90 ft. Main Span: 83 ft. Roadway: 48 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1944 By: Unknown

This rigid-frame bridge has good historic integrity and is noteworthy for its association with World War II bomber production efforts.

Kedzie Avenue Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 5.4 Miles (8.7 Kilometers)

Kedzie Avenue Over Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Metal Through Girder, Fixed

Length: 350 ft. Main Span: 149 ft. Roadway: 48 ft. Main Spans: 4

Built 1970 By: Unknown

Although the structure type is simple, this bridge is somewhat unusual on this section of canal.

Marquette Park Western Golf Course Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 5.4 Miles (8.8 Kilometers)

Park Walkway Over Marquette Park Lagoon in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Concrete Through Girder, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

One of four attractive concrete girder bridges in Marquette Park that carries a park path.

Kedzie Avenue CN Railroad Bridge
Chicago, Madison and Northern Railroad Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 5.6 Miles (8.9 Kilometers)

Railroad (Canadian National, Former Chicago, Madison and Northern) Over Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Metal Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Center Pier)

Length: 479 ft. Main Span: 474 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1899 By: Toledo Bridge Company of Toledo, Ohio (Former Smith Bridge Company of Toledo, Ohio)

The longest swing span in Cook County, this center-pivot swing bridge has an attractive peak at the center of its span, unlike two nearby swing bridges.

Marquette Park Eastern Golf Course Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 5.6 Miles (9 Kilometers)

Park Walkway Over Marquette Park Lagoon in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Concrete Through Girder, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

One of four attractive concrete girder bridges in Marquette Park that carries a park path.

Chicago and Illinois Western Railway Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 5.6 Miles (9 Kilometers)

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.

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Kedzie Avenue Marquette Park North Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 5.7 Miles (9.2 Kilometers)

Kedzie Avenue Over Marquette Park Lagoon in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Concrete T-Beam, Fixed

Length: 54 ft. Main Span: 44 ft. Roadway: 66 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1933 By: E. J. Albrecht Company of Chicago, Illinois and H. C. Taylor

One of two beautiful concrete t-beam bridges that greatly contribute to the beauty of Marquette Park.

Independence Boulevard Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 5.8 Miles (9.3 Kilometers)

Railroad (Baltimore and Ohio) Over Independence Boulevard in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Main Spans: 9

Built 1912 By: Unknown

This beautiful railroad overpass crosses one of the historic boulevards of Chicago.

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Kedzie Avenue Marquette Park South Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 5.8 Miles (9.4 Kilometers)

Kedzie Avenue Over Marquette Park Lagoon in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Concrete T-Beam, Fixed

Length: 54 ft. Main Span: 44 ft. Roadway: 66 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1933 By: E. J. Albrecht Company of Chicago, Illinois and H. C. Taylor

One of two beautiful concrete t-beam bridges that greatly contribute to the beauty of Marquette Park.

Marquette Park North Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 5.8 Miles (9.4 Kilometers)

Park Walkway Over Marquette Park Lagoon in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Concrete Through Girder, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

One of four attractive concrete girder bridges in Marquette Park that carries a park path.

Lake Street Des Plaines River Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 5.9 Miles (9.4 Kilometers)

Lake Street (Old US-20) Over Des Plaines River in Maywood: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 225 ft. Main Span: 55 ft. Roadway: 48 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1931 By: Unknown

Although missing original railings, this is a rare example of a concrete arch bridge in Cook County.

Marquette Park South Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 5.9 Miles (9.6 Kilometers)

Park Walkway Over Marquette Park Lagoon in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Concrete Through Girder, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

One of four attractive concrete girder bridges in Marquette Park that carries a park path.

California Avenue AT and SF Railroad Overpass
HSR

Rough Distance: 6 Miles (9.7 Kilometers)

Railroad (Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway) Over California Avenue in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Main Spans: 4

Built By: Unknown

Although individually undistinguished, this bridge is a representative example of its kind.

California Avenue Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 6.1 Miles (9.8 Kilometers)

California Avenue Over Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Metal Rivet-Connected Pratt Pony Truss, Movable: Double Leaf Bascule (Strauss Trunnion) and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 314 ft. Main Span: 224 ft. Roadway: 38 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1926 By: Unknown and Strauss Bascule Bridge Company (Strauss Engineering Company) of Chicago, Illinois

This is a two-lane bascule bridge that no longer operates.

California Avenue C and WI Railroad Overpass
HSR

Rough Distance: 6.1 Miles (9.8 Kilometers)

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.

Marquette Park Northeastern Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 6.1 Miles (9.8 Kilometers)

Park Walkway Over Marquette Park Lagoon in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Wood Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

One of two unusual Marquette Park bridges with stone abutments and a wooden span.

Marquette Park Southeastern Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 6.1 Miles (9.9 Kilometers)

Park Walkway Over Marquette Park Lagoon in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Wood Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

One of two unusual Marquette Park bridges with stone abutments and a wooden span.

31st Street Railroad Overpass West
HSR

Rough Distance: 6.5 Miles (10.5 Kilometers)

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.

Eight Track Bridge
Western Avenue Railroad Bridges 'Scissors Bridges'
HSR

Rough Distance: 6.5 Miles (10.5 Kilometers)

Railroad (Various) Over Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Movable: Single Leaf Bascule (Rolling Lift) and Approach Spans: Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed

Length: 140 ft. Main Span: 140 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1909 By: Chicago Bridge and Iron Works of Chicago, Illinois and Scherzer Rolling Lift Bridge Company of Chicago, Illinois

These four side-by-side single leaf bascule bridges are among the most unusual bridges in Cook County.

31st Street Railroad Overpass East
HSR

Rough Distance: 6.5 Miles (10.5 Kilometers)

Railroad (Various) Over 31st Street Boulevard in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Metal Through Girder, Fixed

Main Spans: 2

Built By: Unknown

One of two railroad overpasses crossing this boulevard that have aesthetic details.

Burkhardt Drive Bridge
Boulder Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 6.6 Miles (10.7 Kilometers)

Burkhardt Drive Over Douglass Park Lake in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Metal Three-Hinged Solid Ribbed Spandrel Braced Deck Arch, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This bridge appears to be a rare spandrel braced three-hinged arch bridge.

Garfield Park Footbridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 6.6 Miles (10.7 Kilometers)

Pedestrian Walkway Over Garfield Park Lagoon in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Metal Through Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This bridge appears to be fairly old, yet appears to have a similar design as an even older suspension bridge.

Douglas Park Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 6.7 Miles (10.7 Kilometers)

Park Walkway Over Park Stream in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This attractive structure has served as a decorative park of a pedestrian walkway for many years.

Western Avenue Railroad Overpass
HSR

Rough Distance: 6.7 Miles (10.7 Kilometers)

Railroad (Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway) Over Western Avenue in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 233 ft. Main Spans: 4

Built By: Unknown

A beautiful example of art deco design in a railroad overpass.

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Lehman Bridge
5th Avenue Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 6.7 Miles (10.8 Kilometers)

5th Avenue Over Silver Creek in Maywood: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Concrete Slab, Fixed

Length: 32 ft. Main Span: 29 ft. Roadway: 44 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1929 By: Jaicks Brothers of River Forest, Illinois and H. C. Taylor

This was a small concrete slab that for its size was richly decorated in railings and plaques.

Sacramento Boulevard Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 6.7 Miles (10.8 Kilometers)

Railroad (Baltimore and Ohio) Over Sacramento Boulevard in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Main Spans: 3

Built 1912 By: Unknown

This overpass with unique aesthetic details crosses one of the historic boulevards of Chicago.

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Western Avenue Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 6.7 Miles (10.8 Kilometers)

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.

Des Plaines River Soo Line Railroad Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 6.7 Miles (10.8 Kilometers)

Railroad (Canadian National) Over Des Plaines River in Maywood: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Metal 5 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 140 ft. Main Span: 140 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

For a double-track railroad bridge, this bridge has somewhat lightweight trusses.

Austin Avenue Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 6.9 Miles (11.2 Kilometers)

Railroad (Soo Line, Metra Milwaukee District West) Over Austin Avenue in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Slab, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built 1939 By: Overland Construction Company of Chicago, Illinois and Arthur Engh

Funded with federal Depression era relief funds, this bridge is so wide driving under it is much like driving through a tunnel.

Laramie Avenue Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 7.1 Miles (11.5 Kilometers)

Railroad (Soo Line, Metra Milwaukee District West, and Metra North Central Service) Over Laramie Avenue in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Slab, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built 1953 By: Unknown

This grade separation is noted for its unusually attractive aesthetic detailing.

Ogden Avenue Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 7.1 Miles (11.5 Kilometers)

Railroad (Baltimore and Ohio) Over Ogden Avenue (US-34) in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 170 ft. Main Span: 36 ft. Main Spans: 6

Built By: Unknown

This was designed as a beautiful and unique railroad overpass but was defaced and ruined by painting advertisements on it.

Rust Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 7.3 Miles (11.7 Kilometers)

Old Willow Springs Road Over Des Plaines River in Willow Springs: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Concrete T-Beam, Fixed

Length: 300 ft. Main Span: 60 ft. Roadway: 27 ft. Main Spans: 5

Built 1924 By: Hedges Construction Company and H. C. Taylor

This bypassed bridge is a fairly long example of a 1920s concrete t-beam bridge.

Damen Avenue Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 7.7 Miles (12.4 Kilometers)

Railroad (Chicago Belt) Over Damen Avenue in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Metal Deck Girder, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Slab, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built 1940 By: Strobel Steel Construction Company of Chicago, Illinois and Arthur Engh

This bridge stands out in Chicago as a beautifully designed railroad overpass.

Southwest Highway Railroad Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 7.9 Miles (12.7 Kilometers)

Railroad (Norfolk Southern and Metra SouthWest Service) Over Little Calumet River in Palos Hills: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 533 ft. Main Span: 280 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This mid-20th Century truss bridge appears to be newer than the highway truss bridge it is next to.

Southwest Highway Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 7.9 Miles (12.7 Kilometers)

Southwest Highway (IL-7) Over Calumet Sag Channel in Palos Hills: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Metal 9 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Continuous Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 347 ft. Main Span: 216 ft. Roadway: 43.6 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1931 By: Unknown

Compared to other truss bridges in Cook County, this bridge has a relatively simple appearance for a bridge of its age.

Chicago and Alton Railroad Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 8 Miles (12.8 Kilometers)

Railroad (Metra Heritage Corridor, Amtrak, and Canadian National) Over South Fork South Branch Chicago River (Bubbly Creek) in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Metal 5 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren (No Verticals) Through Truss, Movable: Single Leaf Bascule (Page) and Approach Spans: Metal Girder, Fixed

Length: 214 ft. Main Span: 150 ft. Roadway: 34.3 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1906 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and William M. Hughes of Chicago, Illinois

The first ever built, and today the last remaining example of a Page bascule bridge.

Ashland Avenue Sanitary and Ship Canal Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 8 Miles (12.8 Kilometers)

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.

Harlem Avenue Calumet Sag Channel Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 8 Miles (12.8 Kilometers)

Harlem Avenue (IL-43) Over Calumet Sag Channel in Worth: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Metal 8 Panel Bolt-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 427 ft. Main Span: 298 ft. Roadway: 51.8 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1964 By: Unknown and Alfred Benesch and Associates of Chicago, Illinois

One of several similar 1960s truss bridges on the Cal Sag Channel.

Sherman Park Southwest Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 8 Miles (12.9 Kilometers)

Park Walkway Over Sherman Park Lagoon in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Concrete (Stone Faced) Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

One of two rustic stone faced concrete arch bridges in Sherman Park.

Sherman Park Northwest Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 8 Miles (12.9 Kilometers)

Park Walkway Over Sherman Park Lagoon in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

One of two traditional concrete arch bridges in Sherman Park.

Ridgeland Avenue Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 8.2 Miles (13.2 Kilometers)

Ridgeland Avenue Over Calumet Sag Channel in Worth: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Metal 8 Panel Bolt-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 433 ft. Main Span: 302 ft. Roadway: 43 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1970 By: Unknown and Alfred Benesch and Associates of Chicago, Illinois

One of several truss bridges on the Cal Sag Channel that document the very final years of the riveted truss era.

Sherman Park Northeast Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 8.2 Miles (13.2 Kilometers)

Park Walkway Over Sherman Park Lagoon in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

One of two traditional concrete arch bridges in Sherman Park.

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Oak Street Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 8.2 Miles (13.2 Kilometers)

Oak Street Over Railroad (BNSF and Metra BNSF Railway) in Hinsdale: DuPage County, Illinois, United States

Metal Through Girder, Fixed and Approach Spans: Wood Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 110 ft. Main Span: 46 ft. Roadway: 15 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1910 By: Unknown

While this region has many grade separations, few are one lane highway plate girders like this bridge.

Sherman Park Southeast Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 8.2 Miles (13.2 Kilometers)

Park Walkway Over Sherman Park Lagoon in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Concrete (Stone Faced) Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

One of two rustic stone faced concrete arch bridges in Sherman Park.

Loomis Street Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 8.3 Miles (13.3 Kilometers)

Loomis Street Over South Branch Chicago River in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Metal Non-Historic, Movable: Double Leaf Bascule (Fixed Trunnion)

Length: 457 ft. Main Span: 213 ft. Roadway: 48 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1974 By: Paschen Contractors of Chicago, Illinois and American Bridge Company of New York, New York 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.

Wrightwood Avenue Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 8.4 Miles (13.6 Kilometers)

Railroad (Soo Line, Metra Milwaukee District North) Over Wrightwood Avenue in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Slab, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built 1939 By: Northern Bridge Company of Chicago, Illinois and Arthur Engh

This grade separation is noted for its attractive aesthetic detailing and association with the Public Works Administration

96th Avenue Bridges
La Grange Road Bridges
HSR

Rough Distance: 8.5 Miles (13.7 Kilometers)

US-45 (96th Avenue and La Grange Road) Over Calumet Sag Channel in Palos: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Metal 8 Panel Bolt-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Continuous Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 445 ft. Main Span: 290 ft. Roadway: 30.8 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1967 By: Unknown and Alfred Benesch and Associates of Chicago, Illinois

This is a pair of identical truss bridges that carry a divided highway system.

Metropolitan Elevated Railroad Bridge
Paulina Connector Railroad Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 8.9 Miles (14.4 Kilometers)

Railroad (Abandoned Metropolitan Elevated Railroad) Over Railroad (Metra Union Pacific West, Metra Milwaukee District West, and Union Pacific) in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Metal 10 Panel Pin-Connected Camelback Through Truss, Fixed

Main Span: 256 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1895 By: Unknown

A very important remnant of a former elevated railroad line.

104th Avenue Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.1 Miles (14.6 Kilometers)

104th Avenue (Willow Springs Road) Over Calumet Sag Channel in Palos: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Metal 8 Panel Bolt-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 406 ft. Main Span: 290 ft. Roadway: 28 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1964 By: Unknown and Alfred Benesch and Associates of Chicago, Illinois

One of several 1960s truss bridges on the Calumet Sag Channel.

Halsted Street South Branch Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.2 Miles (14.8 Kilometers)

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.

127th Street Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.3 Miles (14.9 Kilometers)

127th Street Over Calumet Sag Channel in Alsip: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Metal 12 Panel Bolt-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 610 ft. Main Span: 396 ft. Roadway: 53.2 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1968 By: Unknown and Alfred Benesch and Associates of Chicago, Illinois

This imposing bridge is noted for its very heavy skew.

Central Avenue Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.4 Miles (15.2 Kilometers)

Central Avenue Over Tinley Creek in Worth: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Concrete Rigid-Frame, Fixed

Length: 46 ft. Main Span: 40 ft. Roadway: 44 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1941 By: Davidson and Doctor

This bridge is a good example of a county-designed rigid-frame bridge.

Cermak Road Bridge
22nd Street Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.6 Miles (15.5 Kilometers)

Cermak Road Over South Branch Chicago River in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Metal Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Movable: Double Leaf Bascule (Rolling Lift) and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 337 ft. Main Span: 216 ft. Roadway: 36 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1906 By: George W. Jackson of Chicago, Illinois and Scherzer Rolling Lift Bridge Company of Chicago, Illinois

This is the only Scherzer rolling lift on the streets of Chicago, and has been heavily reconstructed.

Canal Street Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.8 Miles (15.7 Kilometers)

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.

Cicero Avenue Cal-Sag Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.8 Miles (15.8 Kilometers)

Cicero Avenue (IL-50) Over Calumet Sag Channel in Alsip: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 378 ft. Main Span: 270 ft. Roadway: 43.6 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1938 By: Unknown

This beautiful bridge is distinguished by its aesthetic bracing arches and its visually lightweight appearance.

Canal Street Railroad Bridge
Pennsylvania Railroad Bridge 458
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.9 Miles (15.9 Kilometers)

Railroad (Amtrak, Metra Heritage Corridor, and Metra SouthWest Service) Over South Branch Chicago River in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Movable: Vertical Lift (Span Drive)

Length: 388 ft. Main Span: 273 ft. Roadway: 19.5 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1915 By: Pennsylvania Steel Company of Steelton, Pennsylvania and Waddell and Harrington of Kansas City, Missouri

The heaviest vertical lift span when built, with 195 foot high towers, this is the only vertical lift near downtown Chicago.

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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