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Ewing Avenue Bridge
92nd Street Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 0 Miles (0 Kilometers)

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.

Calumet River Elgin, Joliet, and Eastern Railroad Bridge
Bridge 710
HSR

Rough Distance: 0.2 Miles (0.3 Kilometers)

Railroad (Elgin, Joliet, and Eastern) Over Calumet River in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Movable: Vertical Lift (Tower Drive)

Main Span: 242 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1974 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York

This may not be the oldest of vertical lift bridges in Chicago, but its bright red paint and interesting shape make this an attractive gateway into Lake Michigan!

95th Street Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 0.3 Miles (0.5 Kilometers)

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.

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Baltimore and Ohio Calumet River Railroad Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 0.4 Miles (0.7 Kilometers)

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

Metal Rivet-Connected Modified Warren (Subdivided) Through Truss, Movable: Single Leaf Bascule (Heel Trunnion) and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Main Span: 235 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1913 By: Unknown and Strauss Bascule Bridge Company (Strauss Engineering Company) of Chicago, Illinois

Only the counterweight and mechanical frame of this bridge remains after being hit by a boat in 1988.

Calumet River Norfolk Southern Railroad Bridges
HSR

Rough Distance: 0.5 Miles (0.8 Kilometers)

Railroad (Various) Over Calumet River in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Movable: Vertical Lift (Tower Drive)

Length: 210 ft. Main Span: 210 ft. Roadway: 31.25 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1912 By: Kelly-Atkinson Construction Company of Chicago, Illinois and Waddell and Harrington of Kansas City, Missouri

Once a group of five bridges, the three remaining impressive vertical lifts are excellent examples of Waddell and Harrington vertical lift bridges.

Chicago Skyway Toll Bridge
High Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 0.6 Miles (1 Kilometers)

I-90 (Chicago Skyway) Over Calumet River in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Metal Cantilever Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed

Length: 2,458 ft. Main Span: 650 ft. Roadway: 76.4 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1958 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and J. E. Greiner Company of Baltimore, Maryland and Chicago, Illinois

This 1950s cantilever bridge is the only monumental sized high level bridge in Chicago.

100th Street Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 0.9 Miles (1.4 Kilometers)

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
HSR

Rough Distance: 1.6 Miles (2.5 Kilometers)

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.

South Bridge (Stone Facing)
Animal Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 3.7 Miles (5.9 Kilometers)

US-41 (Coast Guard Drive) Over Jackson Park South Lagoon in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Concrete (Stone Faced) Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 49 ft. Main Span: 47 ft. Roadway: 67.3 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1904 By: Thomas E. Hill and Peter J. Weber

The decorative stone and sculptures from an extremely rare Kahn reinforced concrete arch bridge were salvaged and placed on a replacement bridge.

Torrence Avenue Railroad Bridge
Chicago and Western Indiana Railroad Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 3.8 Miles (6.1 Kilometers)

Railroad (Abandoned Chicago and Western Indiana Railroad) Over Calumet River in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States

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

Main Spans: 1

Built 1968 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York

This abandoned railroad lift bridge sits next to an older highway lift bridge.

Torrence Avenue Calumet River Bridge
Henry Ford II Memorial Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 3.8 Miles (6.1 Kilometers)

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 American Bridge Company of New York, New York 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.

Middle Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 4 Miles (6.4 Kilometers)

Hayes Drive Over Jackson Park South Lagoon in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Concrete (Stone Faced) Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 180 ft. Main Span: 70 ft. Roadway: 50 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1902 By: Unknown

This stone faced concrete arch bridge is an exceedingly old example of its type and a rare Melan type arch bridge.

Calumet River Norfolk Southern Railroad Bridge
Nickel Plate Road Railroad Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 4.1 Miles (6.6 Kilometers)

Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Over Calumet River in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Metal 12 Panel Bolt-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Movable: Vertical Lift

Main Span: 320 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1971 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York

This is an impressive example of a traditional mid-20th Century railroad vertical lift bridge.

Whiting Park Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 4.3 Miles (6.9 Kilometers)

Central Walkway Over Shallow Depression in Whiting: Lake County, Indiana, United States

Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This tiny concrete arch bridge is an attractive and historic structure of Whiting Park.

Jackson Park East Lagoon Bridge
Music Court Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 4.4 Miles (7.1 Kilometers)

Park Path Over Jackson Park East Lagoon in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Concrete (Stone Faced) Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Main Spans: 3

Built 1906 By: Unknown

This three span arch bridge has a rustic stone facing.

Clarence Darrow Memorial Bridge
North Pond Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 4.6 Miles (7.3 Kilometers)

Columbia Drive Over Jackson Park Lagoon (North Pond) in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Main Span: 130 ft. Roadway: 60 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1895 By: Unknown

This unusual girder bridge appears to sit on abutments that are older than the bridge itself.

130th Street Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 4.7 Miles (7.5 Kilometers)

130th Street Over Calumet River in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Modified Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 369 ft. Main Span: 230 ft. Roadway: 44 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1949 By: Unknown

This truss bridge is a fixed Calumet River bridge that features an unusual modified Warren truss design.

60th Street Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 4.7 Miles (7.5 Kilometers)

Railroad (Metra Electric District, NICTD South Shore Line, Former Illinois Central) Over 60th Street and Eastbound Midway Plaisance Drive in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States

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

Main Spans: 6

Built By: Unknown

One of the largest examples of a series of railroad overpass bridges that display highly attractive architectual details.

130th Street Railroad Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 4.7 Miles (7.6 Kilometers)

Railroad (NICTD South Shore Line) Over Calumet River in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 432 ft. Main Span: 274 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

An example of late railroad truss bridge construction.

59th Street Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 4.8 Miles (7.7 Kilometers)

Railroad (Metra Electric District, NICTD South Shore Line, Former Illinois Central) Over 59th Street and Westbound Midway Plaisance Drive in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States

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

Main Spans: 6

Built By: Unknown

With unusual railings on one side, this is one of the largest examples of a series of similar bridges that display highly attractive architectual details.

57th Street Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 4.9 Miles (7.9 Kilometers)

Railroad (Metra Electric District, NICTD South Shore Line, Former Illinois Central) Over 57th Street in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States

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

Main Spans: 5

Built By: Unknown

One of of a series of railroad overpass bridges that display attractive architectual details.

56th Street Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 5 Miles (8 Kilometers)

Railroad (Metra Electric District, NICTD South Shore Line, Former Illinois Central) Over 56th Street in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States

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

Main Spans: 4

Built By: Unknown

One of of a series of railroad overpass bridges that display highly attractive architectual details.

55th Street Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 5.1 Miles (8.2 Kilometers)

Railroad (Metra Electric District, NICTD South Shore Line, Former Illinois Central) Over 55th Street in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Concrete Slab, Fixed

Main Spans: 4

Built By: Unknown

One of of a series of railroad overpass bridges that display highly attractive architectual details.

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Torrence Avenue Grand Calumet River Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 5.3 Miles (8.5 Kilometers)

Torrence Avenue Over Grand Calumet River in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Metal 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Pre-Stressed Concrete Adjacent Box Beam, Fixed

Length: 522 ft. Main Span: 306 ft. Roadway: 44 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1938 By: Unknown and H. C. Taylor

This is an amazing and beautiful Pennsylvania through truss that is both massive and complex!

53rd Street Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 5.3 Miles (8.5 Kilometers)

Railroad (Metra Electric District, NICTD South Shore Line, Former Illinois Central) Over 53rd Street in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Concrete Slab, Fixed

Main Spans: 4

Built By: Unknown

One of of a series of railroad overpass bridges that display highly attractive architectual details.

51st Street Bridge
Hyde Park Boulevard Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 5.5 Miles (8.8 Kilometers)

Railroad (Metra Electric District, NICTD South Shore Line, Former Illinois Central) Over 51st Street (Hyde Park Boulevard) in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Concrete Slab, Fixed

Main Spans: 4

Built By: Unknown

One of of a series of railroad overpass bridges that display highly attractive architectual details.

Conrail Little Calumet River Railroad Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 5.7 Miles (9.2 Kilometers)

Railroad (Conrail) Over Little Calumet River in Calumet City: Cook County, Illinois, United States

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

Main Spans: 1

Built 1958 By: Unknown

One of a number of railroad truss bridges on the Little Calumet River.

Steel Bridge
I-94 Little Calumet River Bridges
HSR

Rough Distance: 5.8 Miles (9.4 Kilometers)

I-94 (Bishop Ford Freeway) Over Little Calumet River in Calumet City: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Metal Non-Historic, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 795 ft. Main Span: 420 ft. Roadway: 52.5 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1993 By: Unknown

This pair of one-way bridges appear to be of modern construction.

47th Street Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 6 Miles (9.6 Kilometers)

Railroad (Metra Electric District, NICTD South Shore Line, Former Illinois Central) Over 47th Street in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Concrete Slab, Fixed

Main Spans: 5

Built By: Unknown

With an art deco style, this is one of of a series of railroad overpass bridges that display highly attractive architectual details.

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Indiana Harbor Belt Grand Calumet Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 6.4 Miles (10.2 Kilometers)

Railroad (Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad) Over Grand Calumet River in Burnham: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Movable: Swing (Center Pier)

Main Spans: 1

Built 1907 By: Unknown

A extremely rare and unusual example of a pony truss railroad swing bridge.

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Hohman Avenue Railroad Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 6.5 Miles (10.4 Kilometers)

Railroad (Abandoned Chicago, Indianapolis, and Louisville) Over Grand Calumet River in Hammond: Lake County, Indiana, United States

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

Length: 255 ft. Main Span: 110 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1909 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York

This is an extremely unusual bascule bridge, and an unexpected sight on the Grand Calumet River today.

Chicago and Western Indiana Railroad Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 6.5 Miles (10.5 Kilometers)

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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43rd Street Pedestrian Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 6.5 Miles (10.5 Kilometers)

Pedestrian Walkway Over Railroad (Metra Electric District, NICTD South Shore Line, Former Illinois Central) in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Metal Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Main Spans: 4

Built By: Strobel Steel Construction Company of Chicago, Illinois

One of two riveted pedestrian overpass structures in the area.

Riley Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 6.5 Miles (10.5 Kilometers)

Riley Road Over Railroad (Norfolk Southern, Amtrak) in East Chicago: Lake County, Indiana, United States

Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This historic truss bridge is deep within private industrial property and only visible to the public when they take an Amtrak train.

Indiana Harbor Canal Elgin, Joliet, and Eastern Railroad Bridge
Bridge 631
HSR

Rough Distance: 6.7 Miles (10.8 Kilometers)

Railroad (Canadian National) Over Indiana Harbor Canal in East Chicago: Lake County, Indiana, United States

Metal 4 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Movable: Single Leaf Bascule (Rolling Lift) and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Main Span: 88 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1913 By: Unknown and Scherzer Rolling Lift Bridge Company of Chicago, Illinois

This bridge is a small example of a Scherzer Rolling Lift bascule bridge.

Indiana Avenue Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 6.7 Miles (10.8 Kilometers)

Indiana Avenue Over Little Calumet River in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Metal Non-Historic, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 334 ft. Main Span: 264 ft. Roadway: 48 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1977 By: Unknown

This is one of a couple modern truss bridges on the Little Calumet River.

Sohl Avenue Railroad Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 6.7 Miles (10.8 Kilometers)

Railroad (Former Michigan Central) Over Grand Calumet River in Hammond: Lake County, Indiana, United States

Metal 12 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Center Pier)

Length: 245 ft. Main Span: 150 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This long-abandoned railroad bridge is absolutely buried in the trees although it is not far off the road.

Illinois Central Little Calumet River Railroad Bridges
HSR

Rough Distance: 6.8 Miles (11 Kilometers)

Railroad (Illinois Central) Over Little Calumet River in Riverdale: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Metal 10 Panel Bolt-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Movable: Double Leaf Bascule (Fixed Trunnion)

Length: 590 ft. Main Span: 310 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1925 By: Strobel Steel Construction Company of Chicago, Illinois and American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Strauss Bascule Bridge Company (Strauss Engineering Company) of Chicago, Illinois

Hidden inside the approach spans of this group of parallel truss bridges are bascule spans from an older era of this waterway.

Indiana Harbor Canal Norfolk Southern Railroad Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 7 Miles (11.2 Kilometers)

Railroad (Norfolk Southern and Amtrak) Over Indiana Harbor and Ship Canal (East Chicago Canal) in East Chicago: Lake County, Indiana, United States

Metal 4 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Movable: Single Leaf Bascule (Rolling Lift)

Main Span: 86 ft. Main Spans: 1

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

This bridge remains in heavy use by trains and is one of a unique group of bascule bridges on this canal.

Indiana Harbor Canal New York Central Railroad Bridges
Indiana Harbor Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway Bridges
HSR

Rough Distance: 7 Miles (11.2 Kilometers)

Railroad (Abandoned New York Central) Over Indiana Harbor and Ship Canal (East Chicago Canal) in East Chicago: Lake County, Indiana, United States

Metal 4 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Movable: Single Leaf Bascule (Rall)

Main Span: 86 ft. Roadway: 31.3 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1909 By: Strobel Steel Construction Company of Chicago, Illinois and Albert Lucius of New York, New York

This pair of identical bridges are exceedingly rare examples of Rall bascule bridges and are abandoned in the raised position.

Indiana Harbor Canal Baltimore and Ohio Chicago Terminal Railroad Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 7 Miles (11.2 Kilometers)

Railroad (Abandoned Baltimore and Ohio Chicago Terminal) Over Indiana Harbor and Ship Canal (East Chicago Canal) in East Chicago: Lake County, Indiana, United States

Metal Through Girder, Movable: Single Leaf Bascule (Strauss Trunnion)

Main Span: 90 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1914 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Strauss Bascule Bridge Company (Strauss Engineering Company) of Chicago, Illinois

This is the only example of a standard Strauss trunnion bascule with overhead counterweight in the Chicagoland area.

Indiana Harbor Canal Elgin, Joliet, and Eastern Railroad Bridge
Bridge 728
HSR

Rough Distance: 7 Miles (11.2 Kilometers)

Railroad (Canadian National) Over Indiana Harbor and Ship Canal (East Chicago Canal) in East Chicago: Lake County, Indiana, United States

Metal 4 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Movable: Single Leaf Bascule (Rolling Lift)

Main Span: 87 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1908 By: Unknown and Scherzer Rolling Lift Bridge Company of Chicago, Illinois

This rolling lift bascule bridge is a very early surviving example of its type.

Penn Central Railroad Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 7.1 Miles (11.4 Kilometers)

Railroad (Penn Central) and Major Taylor Trail Over Little Calumet River in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States

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

Length: 337 ft. Main Span: 272 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This railroad bridge had a rather unattractive pedestrian walkway added to it.

Oakwood Boulevard Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 7.1 Miles (11.4 Kilometers)

Oakwood Boulevard Over Railroad (Metra Electric District, NICTD South Shore Line, Former Illinois Central) in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States

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

Length: 261 ft. Main Span: 69 ft. Roadway: 50 ft. Main Spans: 4

Built 1921 By: Unknown

This bridge is the last of what was once a series of similar bridges in the area.

Halsted Street Little Calumet River Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 7.6 Miles (12.2 Kilometers)

Halsted Street (IL-1) Over Little Calumet River in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Pre-Stressed Concrete Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 420 ft. Main Span: 230 ft. Roadway: 44 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1931 By: Unknown

This bridge is among the older truss bridges on this waterway and has attractive lattice and v-lacing on its built-up beams.

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35th Street Pedestrian Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 7.6 Miles (12.3 Kilometers)

Pedestrian Walkway Over Railroad (Metra Electric District, NICTD South Shore Line, Former Illinois Central) in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Metal Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Main Spans: 4

Built By: Unknown

One of two riveted pedestrian overpass structures in the area.

Sherman Park Southeast Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 8.2 Miles (13.3 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 Northeast Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 8.3 Miles (13.4 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.

Damen Avenue Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 8.4 Miles (13.5 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.

Sherman Park Southwest Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 8.4 Miles (13.6 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.

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Indianapolis Boulevard Bridge
Nine Span Bridge / Gibson Railroad Yard Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 8.5 Miles (13.6 Kilometers)

Indianapolis Boulevard (IN-152) Over Railroad (Gibson Railroad Yard) in Hammond: Lake County, Indiana, United States

Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 2,117 ft. Main Span: 246 ft. Roadway: 39.7 ft. Main Spans: 9

Built 1935 By: E. J. Albrecht Company of Chicago, Illinois and Indiana State Highway Commission

Excluding Ohio River bridges, this awe-inspiring structure is the longest highway truss bridge in Indiana, yet this did not save it from demolition.

Sherman Park Northwest Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 8.5 Miles (13.6 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.

Ashland Avenue Calumet Sag Channel Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 8.7 Miles (13.9 Kilometers)

Ashland Avenue Over Calumet Sag Channel in Blue Island: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Pre-Stressed Concrete Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 378 ft. Main Span: 250 ft. Roadway: 44 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1932 By: Unknown

This impressive through truss has an attractive visual complexity to its trusses.

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Aulwurm Drive Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.2 Miles (14.8 Kilometers)

Aulwurm Drive Over Little Calumet River in Blue Island: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Metal 3 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Main Spans: 4

Built By: Unknown

Just about everything that could go wrong with this rare multi-span pony truss has gone wrong.

Division Street Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.2 Miles (14.9 Kilometers)

Division Street Over Calumet Sag Channel in Blue Island: Cook County, Illinois, United States

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

Length: 371 ft. Main Span: 290 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 1

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

One of two completely unaltered, deteriorated, and closed truss bridges in Blue Island.

Chatham Street Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.5 Miles (15.4 Kilometers)

Chatham Street Over Calumet Sag Channel in Blue Island: Cook County, Illinois, United States

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

Length: 385 ft. Main Span: 304 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 1

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

One of two completely unaltered, deteriorated, and closed truss bridges in Blue Island.

Cermak Road Railroad Overpass
Chinatown Railroad Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.5 Miles (15.4 Kilometers)

Railroad (Metra Rock Island District and Former New York Central) Over Cermak Road (22nd Avenue) in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Metal (Concrete Encased) Rigid-Frame, Fixed

Main Spans: 2

Built By: Unknown

This elegant bridge is one of the finest railroad overpass bridges in the city of Chicago.

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Michigan Avenue Railroad Overpass
St. Charles Air Line Railroad Overpass
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.7 Miles (15.7 Kilometers)

Railroad (Canadian National, Former St. Charles Air Line) Over Michigan Avenue in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Metal Through Girder, Fixed

Length: 96 ft. Main Span: 55 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1899 By: Unknown

This bridge is noted for its age, and for its use of decorative cast iron cladding and other ornamental details in its design.

Western Avenue Calumet Sag Channel Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.8 Miles (15.7 Kilometers)

Western Avenue Over Calumet Sag Channel in Blue Island: Cook County, Illinois, United States

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

Length: 1,123 ft. Main Span: 246 ft. Roadway: 53.2 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1966 By: Unknown and Sverdrup and Parcel of St. Louis, Missouri

This is a very wide example of a truss bridge with two truss lines.

Western Avenue Calumet Sag Channel Railroad Bridges
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.8 Miles (15.8 Kilometers)

Railroad (Metra Rock Island District) Over Calumet Sag Channel in Blue Island: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

Cermak Road Bridge
22nd Street Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.9 Miles (16 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 Railroad Bridge
Pennsylvania Railroad Bridge 458
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.9 Miles (16 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.

Marquette Park Southeastern Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.9 Miles (16 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.

Canal Street Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.9 Miles (16 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.

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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