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Marquette Park North Bridge
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Rough Distance: 0 Miles (0 Kilometers)

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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.
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Kedzie Avenue Marquette Park North Bridge
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Rough Distance: 0.1 Miles (0.2 Kilometers)

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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 South Bridge
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Rough Distance: 0.2 Miles (0.4 Kilometers)

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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.
Marquette Park Eastern Golf Course Bridge
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Rough Distance: 0.2 Miles (0.4 Kilometers)

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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.
Marquette Park Northeastern Bridge
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Rough Distance: 0.3 Miles (0.4 Kilometers)

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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.
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Kedzie Avenue Marquette Park South Bridge
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Rough Distance: 0.3 Miles (0.4 Kilometers)

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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 Southeastern Bridge
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Rough Distance: 0.3 Miles (0.5 Kilometers)

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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 Western Golf Course Bridge
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Rough Distance: 0.4 Miles (0.7 Kilometers)

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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.
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Ford City Drive Bridge
Keller Drive Bridge
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Rough Distance: 1.7 Miles (2.7 Kilometers)

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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.
Damen Avenue Bridge
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Rough Distance: 1.9 Miles (3 Kilometers)

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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
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Rough Distance: 3.1 Miles (4.9 Kilometers)

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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
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Rough Distance: 3.1 Miles (5.1 Kilometers)

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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.
Sherman Park Southeast Bridge
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Rough Distance: 3.2 Miles (5.2 Kilometers)

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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
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Rough Distance: 3.3 Miles (5.3 Kilometers)

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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.
47th Street Bridge
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Rough Distance: 3.3 Miles (5.3 Kilometers)

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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.
Illinois Central Sanitary and Ship Canal Bridge
Kedzie Avenue BNSF Railroad Bridge
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Rough Distance: 3.7 Miles (6 Kilometers)

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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.
Kedzie Avenue Bridge
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Rough Distance: 3.9 Miles (6.2 Kilometers)

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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.
Kedzie Avenue CN Railroad Bridge
Chicago, Madison and Northern Railroad Bridge
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Rough Distance: 3.9 Miles (6.3 Kilometers)

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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.
Cicero Avenue Railroad Bridge
Chicago and Western Indiana Railroad Bridge
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Rough Distance: 4 Miles (6.4 Kilometers)

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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.
California Avenue AT and SF Railroad Overpass
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Rough Distance: 4 Miles (6.4 Kilometers)

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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.
Chicago and Illinois Western Railway Bridge
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Rough Distance: 4 Miles (6.4 Kilometers)

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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.
California Avenue Bridge
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Rough Distance: 4.1 Miles (6.5 Kilometers)

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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.
Cicero Avenue Bridge
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Rough Distance: 4.1 Miles (6.5 Kilometers)

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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.
California Avenue C and WI Railroad Overpass
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Rough Distance: 4.1 Miles (6.7 Kilometers)

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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.
Eight Track Bridge
Western Avenue Railroad Bridges 'Scissors Bridges'
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Rough Distance: 4.3 Miles (6.9 Kilometers)

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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.
Western Avenue Railroad Overpass
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Rough Distance: 4.3 Miles (6.9 Kilometers)

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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.
31st Street Railroad Overpass West
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Rough Distance: 4.3 Miles (7 Kilometers)

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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.
31st Street Railroad Overpass East
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Rough Distance: 4.3 Miles (7 Kilometers)

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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.
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Western Avenue Bridge
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Rough Distance: 4.3 Miles (7 Kilometers)

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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.
Chicago and Alton Railroad Bridge
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Rough Distance: 4.9 Miles (7.9 Kilometers)

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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
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Rough Distance: 5.2 Miles (8.3 Kilometers)

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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.
Loomis Street Bridge
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Rough Distance: 5.3 Miles (8.6 Kilometers)

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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.
Burkhardt Drive Bridge
Boulder Bridge
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Rough Distance: 5.8 Miles (9.4 Kilometers)

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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.
Harlem Avenue Railroad Bridge
Santa Fe Railroad Bridge
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Rough Distance: 5.8 Miles (9.4 Kilometers)

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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.
Ogden Avenue Bridge
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Rough Distance: 5.9 Miles (9.5 Kilometers)

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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.
Douglas Park Bridge
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Rough Distance: 5.9 Miles (9.5 Kilometers)

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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.
Halsted Street South Branch Bridge
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Rough Distance: 6 Miles (9.6 Kilometers)

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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.
Sacramento Boulevard Bridge
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Rough Distance: 6.2 Miles (9.9 Kilometers)

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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.
Independence Boulevard Bridge
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Rough Distance: 6.3 Miles (10.1 Kilometers)

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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.
Cermak Road Bridge
22nd Street Bridge
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Rough Distance: 6.4 Miles (10.3 Kilometers)

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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
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Rough Distance: 6.5 Miles (10.5 Kilometers)

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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.
Harlem Avenue Bridges
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Rough Distance: 6.6 Miles (10.6 Kilometers)

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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.
Canal Street Railroad Bridge
Pennsylvania Railroad Bridge 458
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Rough Distance: 6.7 Miles (10.7 Kilometers)

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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.
Cermak Road Railroad Overpass
Chinatown Railroad Bridge
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Rough Distance: 6.8 Miles (10.9 Kilometers)

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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.
18th Street Bridge
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Rough Distance: 6.8 Miles (11 Kilometers)

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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: Overland Construction Company of Chicago, Illinois 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.
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35th Street Pedestrian Bridge
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Rough Distance: 7 Miles (11.2 Kilometers)

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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.
Baltimore and Ohio Chicago Terminal Railroad Bridge
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Rough Distance: 7 Miles (11.3 Kilometers)

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Railroad (Baltimore and Ohio Chicago Terminal) Over South Branch Chicago River in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Movable: Single Leaf Bascule (Heel Trunnion)
Length: 186 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1930 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Strauss Bascule Bridge Company (Strauss Engineering Company) of Chicago, Illinois
This mature example of a Strauss heel-trunnion bascule bridge has been abandoned in its raised position.
St. Charles Air Line Bridge
18th Street Railroad Bridge
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Rough Distance: 7 Miles (11.3 Kilometers)

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Railroad (Canadian National) Over South Branch Chicago River in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Movable: Single Leaf Bascule (Heel Trunnion)
Length: 220 ft. Main Span: 220 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1919 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Strauss Bascule Bridge Company (Strauss Engineering Company) of Chicago, Illinois
This bridge was the longest bascule bridge in the world when built, was moved once, and shortened during the move.
60th Street Bridge
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Rough Distance: 7 Miles (11.3 Kilometers)

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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.
Oakwood Boulevard Bridge
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Rough Distance: 7 Miles (11.3 Kilometers)

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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.
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Laramie Viaduct
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Rough Distance: 7 Miles (11.3 Kilometers)

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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.
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St. Charles Air Line Railroad Overpass
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Rough Distance: 7 Miles (11.3 Kilometers)

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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Dirt Trail in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal Through Girder, Fixed
Main Spans: 2
Built 1931 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This two span plate girder bridge has girders positioned to provide a slight curve for the tracks it carries.
59th Street Bridge
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Rough Distance: 7.1 Miles (11.3 Kilometers)

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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.
Lawndale Avenue Railroad Overpass
Chicago and Alton Railroad Overpass
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Rough Distance: 7.1 Miles (11.4 Kilometers)

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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.
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43rd Street Pedestrian Bridge
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Rough Distance: 7.1 Miles (11.5 Kilometers)

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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.
Garfield Park Footbridge
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Rough Distance: 7.1 Miles (11.5 Kilometers)

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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.
57th Street Bridge
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Rough Distance: 7.1 Miles (11.5 Kilometers)

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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
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Rough Distance: 7.2 Miles (11.6 Kilometers)

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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
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Rough Distance: 7.2 Miles (11.6 Kilometers)

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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.
47th Street Bridge
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Rough Distance: 7.2 Miles (11.7 Kilometers)

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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.
Roosevelt Road Bridge
12th Street Bridge
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Rough Distance: 7.3 Miles (11.8 Kilometers)

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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: 258 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.
53rd Street Bridge
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Rough Distance: 7.3 Miles (11.8 Kilometers)

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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.
Francisco Avenue Bridge
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Rough Distance: 7.3 Miles (11.8 Kilometers)

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Francisco Avenue 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: 364 ft. Main Span: 252 ft. Roadway: 28 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1969 By: Unknown and Alfred Benesch and Associates of Chicago, Illinois
A typical example of a 1960s Sag Channel truss bridge which represents the end of the rivet era in bridge construction.
51st Street Bridge
Hyde Park Boulevard Bridge
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Rough Distance: 7.3 Miles (11.8 Kilometers)

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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.
Kedzie Avenue Cal Sag Channel Bridge
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Rough Distance: 7.3 Miles (11.8 Kilometers)

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Kedzie Avenue Over Calumet Sag Channel in Robbins: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal 8 Panel Bolt-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 348 ft. Main Span: 254 ft. Roadway: 53.2 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1964 By: Unknown and Alfred Benesch and Associates of Chicago, Illinois
With a wide deck, this is one of a number of late examples of metal truss construction on the Sag Channel.
Blue Island Junction Railroad Bridges
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Rough Distance: 7.4 Miles (11.8 Kilometers)

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Railroad (Various) Over Calumet Sag Channel in Blue Island: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This is a unique collection of five bridges of same age and similar design located next to a busy railroad junction.
127th Street Bridge
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Rough Distance: 7.4 Miles (11.9 Kilometers)

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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.
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Michigan Avenue Railroad Overpass
St. Charles Air Line Railroad Overpass
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Rough Distance: 7.4 Miles (11.9 Kilometers)

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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 Railroad Bridges
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Rough Distance: 7.4 Miles (11.9 Kilometers)

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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
A pair of similar bridges, one a single track bridge and the other a double track bridge.
Clarence Darrow Memorial Bridge
North Pond Bridge
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Rough Distance: 7.4 Miles (11.9 Kilometers)

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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.
Western Avenue Calumet Sag Channel Bridge
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Rough Distance: 7.4 Miles (11.9 Kilometers)

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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.
Crawford Avenue Bridge
Pulaski Road Bridge
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Rough Distance: 7.4 Miles (12 Kilometers)

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Crawford Avenue (Pulaski Road) Over Calumet Sag Channel in Robbins: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal 9 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 335 ft. Main Span: 207 ft. Roadway: 40 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1932 By: McClintic-Marshall Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
This bridge is significant since it is one of the oldest truss bridges on this waterway.
Chatham Street Bridge
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Rough Distance: 7.5 Miles (12 Kilometers)

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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.
Cicero Avenue Cal-Sag Bridge
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Rough Distance: 7.5 Miles (12 Kilometers)

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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.
Division Street Bridge
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Rough Distance: 7.5 Miles (12.1 Kilometers)

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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.
Jackson Park East Lagoon Bridge
Music Court Bridge
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Rough Distance: 7.5 Miles (12.1 Kilometers)

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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.
Ashland Avenue Calumet Sag Channel Bridge
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Rough Distance: 7.6 Miles (12.2 Kilometers)

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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.
Middle Bridge
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Rough Distance: 7.6 Miles (12.3 Kilometers)

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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.
Metropolitan Elevated Railroad Bridge
Paulina Connector Railroad Bridge
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Rough Distance: 7.6 Miles (12.3 Kilometers)

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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.
Ridgeland Avenue Bridge
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Rough Distance: 7.6 Miles (12.3 Kilometers)

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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.
Harrison Street Bridge
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Rough Distance: 7.6 Miles (12.3 Kilometers)

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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.
Congress Parkway Bridge
Wagner Memorial Bridge, Ida B. Wells Drive Bridge
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Rough Distance: 7.7 Miles (12.4 Kilometers)

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Congress Parkway (Ida B. Wells Drive) Over South Branch Chicago River in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Movable: Double Leaf Bascule (Fixed Trunnion)
Length: 335 ft. Main Span: 222 ft. Roadway: 83.7 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1956 By: Overland Construction Company of Chicago, Illinois
One of the most unusually designed of the Chicago bridges, because it uses the Warren truss configuration rather than the Pratt.
Van Buren Street Bridge
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Rough Distance: 7.7 Miles (12.4 Kilometers)

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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 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.
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Aulwurm Drive Bridge
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Rough Distance: 7.7 Miles (12.5 Kilometers)

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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.
Jackson Boulevard Bridge
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Rough Distance: 7.8 Miles (12.5 Kilometers)

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Jackson Boulevard (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 (Strauss Trunnion) and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 273 ft. Main Span: 202 ft. Roadway: 37 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1915 By: Strobel Steel Construction Company of Chicago, Illinois and Strauss Bascule Bridge Company (Strauss Engineering Company) of Chicago, Illinois
A very old deck truss style bascule bridges in Chicago and associated directly with prominent engineer Joseph Strauss.
South Bridge (Stone Facing)
Animal Bridge
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Rough Distance: 7.8 Miles (12.6 Kilometers)

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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.
Indiana Harbor Belt Sanitary and Ship Canal Bridge
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Rough Distance: 7.8 Miles (12.6 Kilometers)

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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.
Adams Street Bridge
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Rough Distance: 7.8 Miles (12.6 Kilometers)

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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.
Central Avenue Bridge
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Rough Distance: 7.9 Miles (12.7 Kilometers)

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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.
Halsted Street Little Calumet River Bridge
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Rough Distance: 7.9 Miles (12.7 Kilometers)

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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.
Monroe Street Bridge
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Rough Distance: 7.9 Miles (12.7 Kilometers)

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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.
Riverside Plaza Skybridge
Ogilvie Transportation Center Skybridge, Accenture Tower Skybridge
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Rough Distance: 7.9 Miles (12.8 Kilometers)

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Pedestrian Walkway Over Canal Street in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 125 ft. Main Span: 125 ft. Roadway: 35 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1929 By: Bass Construction Company of Chicago, Illinois and F. E. Brown
This skybridge structure has been included because it includes highly visible bridge-like structures, notably heavy plate girders with hangers below that hold the walkway.
Madison Street Bridge
Lyric Opera Bridge
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Rough Distance: 8 Miles (12.8 Kilometers)

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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 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.
Washington Boulevard Bridge
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Rough Distance: 8.1 Miles (13 Kilometers)

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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: 304 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.
Congress Parkway "L" Overpass
Ida B. Wells Drive "L" Overpass
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Rough Distance: 8.1 Miles (13 Kilometers)

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Railroad (Chicago Transit Authority "L" Orange Line) Over Congress Parkway (Ida B. Wells Drive) in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed
Main Span: 66 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
Although much of the Chicago L could be thought of as one large bridge, this span stands out as different, independent, and noteworthy.
Caldwell Bridge
H. Wallace Caldwell Memorial Bridge, Swinging Bridge
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Rough Distance: 8.1 Miles (13 Kilometers)

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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.
Harrison Street Pedestrian Bridge
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Rough Distance: 8.1 Miles (13.1 Kilometers)

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Grant Park Walkway Over Railroad (Metra Electric District, NICTD South Shore Line, Former Illinois Central) in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Deck Girder, Fixed
Main Spans: 3
Built By: Unknown
One of two attractive overpass walkways in Grant Park.
Randolph Street Bridge
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Rough Distance: 8.1 Miles (13.1 Kilometers)

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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 ft. Main Span: 213 ft. Roadway: 48 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1984 By: Unknown and Hazelet and Erdal of Chicago, Illinoisand 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.
Lake Street Bridge
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Rough Distance: 8.2 Miles (13.2 Kilometers)

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Lake Street and Railroad (Chicago Transit Authority "L" Green and Pink Lines) 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.
Penn Central Railroad Bridge
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Rough Distance: 8.2 Miles (13.2 Kilometers)

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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.
Van Buren Street Pedestrian Bridge
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Rough Distance: 8.2 Miles (13.3 Kilometers)

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Grant Park Walkway Over Railroad (Metra Electric District, NICTD South Shore Line, Former Illinois Central) in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Deck Girder, Fixed
Main Spans: 3
Built By: Unknown
This attractive bridge allows pedestrians to cross over the railroad line that runs through and under the park.
Harlem Avenue Calumet Sag Channel Bridge
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Rough Distance: 8.3 Miles (13.3 Kilometers)

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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.
Kinzie Street Railroad Bridge
Chicago and Northwestern Railway Bridge
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Rough Distance: 8.3 Miles (13.4 Kilometers)

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Railroad (Abandoned Union Pacific) Over North Branch Chicago River in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Movable: Single Leaf Bascule (Strauss Trunnion) and Approach Spans: Metal Girder, Fixed
Length: 196 ft. Main Span: 170 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1907 By: Toledo-Massillon Bridge Company of Toledo, Ohio and Strauss Bascule Bridge Company (Strauss Engineering Company) of Chicago, Illinois
A record-setting bridge when built, this bridge was a pioneer in new bascule bridge designs and technology.
Kinzie Street Bridge
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Rough Distance: 8.3 Miles (13.4 Kilometers)

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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 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.
Franklin Street Bridge
Franklin-Orleans Bridge
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Rough Distance: 8.4 Miles (13.4 Kilometers)

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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.
Wells Street Bridge
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Rough Distance: 8.4 Miles (13.5 Kilometers)

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Wells Street and Railroad (Chicago Transit Authority "L" Brown and Purple Lines) 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 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.
Grand Avenue Bridge
Indiana Street Bridge
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Rough Distance: 8.4 Miles (13.6 Kilometers)

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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.
Ohio Street Bridge
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Rough Distance: 8.5 Miles (13.6 Kilometers)

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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 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.
La Salle Street Bridge
Marshall Suloway Bridge
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Rough Distance: 8.5 Miles (13.6 Kilometers)

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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.
Clark Street Bridge
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Rough Distance: 8.5 Miles (13.7 Kilometers)

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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 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.
Chicago Transit Authority "L" System
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Rough Distance: 8.5 Miles (13.7 Kilometers)

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Railroad (Chicago Transit Authority) Over Various Streets of Chicago in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Built By: Various Builders
Essentially a very long multi-span bridge, parts of this railway are as old as the late 1800s, and feature riveted girder and truss construction.
La Salle Street Overpass
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Rough Distance: 8.5 Miles (13.7 Kilometers)

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La Salle Street Over Carroll Avenue in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Built By: Unknown
This structure is noteworthy as a remnant of a former tunnel in Chicago.
Dearborn Street Bridge
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Rough Distance: 8.5 Miles (13.8 Kilometers)

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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.
State Street Bridge
Bataan-Corregidor Memorial Bridge
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Rough Distance: 8.6 Miles (13.8 Kilometers)

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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.
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Chicago Avenue Bridge
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Rough Distance: 8.6 Miles (13.9 Kilometers)

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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.
Halsted Street North Branch Bridge
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Rough Distance: 8.6 Miles (13.9 Kilometers)

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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.
Wabash Avenue Bridge
Irv Kupcinet Bridge
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Rough Distance: 8.7 Miles (13.9 Kilometers)

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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 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.
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Division Street North Branch Bridge
Charles Levy Bridge
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Rough Distance: 8.7 Miles (14.1 Kilometers)

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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.
Southwest Highway Railroad Bridge
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Rough Distance: 8.7 Miles (14.1 Kilometers)

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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.
Michigan Avenue Bridge
DuSable Bridge
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Rough Distance: 8.8 Miles (14.1 Kilometers)

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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.
Southwest Highway Bridge
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Rough Distance: 8.8 Miles (14.2 Kilometers)

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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.
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Halsted Street North Branch Canal Bridge
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Rough Distance: 8.8 Miles (14.2 Kilometers)

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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.
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Division Street North Branch Canal Bridge
Division Street Eastern Bridge
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Rough Distance: 8.9 Miles (14.3 Kilometers)

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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.
Illinois Central Little Calumet River Railroad Bridges
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Rough Distance: 8.9 Miles (14.3 Kilometers)

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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.
Columbus Drive Bridge
William P. Fahey Bridge
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Rough Distance: 8.9 Miles (14.3 Kilometers)

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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: Paschen Contractors of Chicago, Illinois and American Bridge Company of New York, New York and City of Chicago and Envirodyne Engineers Inc.
This non-historic bridge is listed only for comparitive purposes and for continuity of those using this website for a river tour.
Indiana Avenue Bridge
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Rough Distance: 9 Miles (14.6 Kilometers)

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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.
Lake Shore Drive Bridge
Outer Drive Bridge
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Rough Distance: 9.1 Miles (14.7 Kilometers)

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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!
Cherry Avenue Bridge
Bridge Number Z-2
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Rough Distance: 9.2 Miles (14.8 Kilometers)

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Railroad (Baltimore and Ohio Chicago Terminal Railroad) and Non-Motorized Walkway Over North Branch Chicago River in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Bobtail)
Length: 230 ft. Main Span: 120 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1902 By: Wisconsin Bridge and Iron Company of Milwaukee, Wisconsin
This extremely rare bobtail swing bridge, restored and open to the non-motorized traffic, is the most unusual and significant swing bridge in Cook County.
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North Avenue Bridge
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Rough Distance: 9.2 Miles (14.8 Kilometers)

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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.
Chicago and Western Indiana Railroad Bridge
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Rough Distance: 9.3 Miles (14.9 Kilometers)

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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.
Clybourn Station Bridge
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Rough Distance: 9.3 Miles (15 Kilometers)

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Railroad (Metra Union Pacific North) Over Ashland Avenue and Cortland Street in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Through Girder, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Slab, Fixed
Length: 300 ft. Main Span: 62 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built By: Unknown
This is a large, curved, and skewed concrete encased through plate girder bridge.
Bridge Z-6
Milwaukee Road Bloomingdale Line Railroad Bridge
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Rough Distance: 9.4 Miles (15.1 Kilometers)

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Railroad (Canadian Pacific, Former Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway) Over North Branch Chicago River in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal Through Girder, Movable: Swing (Arc Bearing Bobtail) and Approach Spans: Metal Girder, Fixed
Length: 245 ft. Main Span: 175 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1899 By: American Bridge Works of Chicago, Illinois and Onward Bates
This bridge exhibits one of the most unusual swing bridge designs ever encountered.
Cortland Street Bridge
West Clybourn Place Bridge
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Rough Distance: 9.4 Miles (15.2 Kilometers)

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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!
Webster Avenue Bridge
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Rough Distance: 9.7 Miles (15.5 Kilometers)

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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.
Deering Bridge
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Rough Distance: 9.7 Miles (15.6 Kilometers)

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Railroad (Metra Union Pacific North) Over North Branch Chicago River in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Movable: Single Leaf Bascule (Heel Trunnion)
Length: 186 ft. Main Span: 145 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1916 By: Kelly-Atkinson Construction Company of Chicago, Illinois and Strauss Bascule Bridge Company (Strauss Engineering Company) of Chicago, Illinois
This is an impressive and extremely massive railroad truss bridge.
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Ashland Avenue North Branch Bridge
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Rough Distance: 9.7 Miles (15.6 Kilometers)

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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: 387 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.
Laramie Avenue Bridge
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Rough Distance: 9.7 Miles (15.6 Kilometers)

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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.
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Fullerton Avenue Railroad Overpass
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Rough Distance: 9.8 Miles (15.8 Kilometers)

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Railroad (Metra Union Pacific North) Over Fullerton Avenue in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal Continuous Through Girder, Fixed
Length: 96 ft. Main Span: 60 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1899 By: Unknown
This is a representative example of several similar railroad overpass bridges in this area on this line slated for demolition and replacement.

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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