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Harrison Street Bridge
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Rough Distance: 0 Miles (0 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: 0.1 Miles (0.1 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: 0.2 Miles (0.3 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.
Jackson Boulevard Bridge
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Rough Distance: 0.2 Miles (0.4 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.
Adams Street Bridge
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Rough Distance: 0.3 Miles (0.5 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.
Monroe Street Bridge
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Rough Distance: 0.4 Miles (0.6 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.
Roosevelt Road Bridge
12th Street Bridge
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Rough Distance: 0.5 Miles (0.7 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.
Madison Street Bridge
Lyric Opera Bridge
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Rough Distance: 0.5 Miles (0.8 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.
Riverside Plaza Skybridge
Ogilvie Transportation Center Skybridge, Accenture Tower Skybridge
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Rough Distance: 0.5 Miles (0.9 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.
Washington Boulevard Bridge
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Rough Distance: 0.6 Miles (0.9 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: 0.6 Miles (1 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.
Randolph Street Bridge
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Rough Distance: 0.6 Miles (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: 0.7 Miles (1.1 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.
Franklin Street Bridge
Franklin-Orleans Bridge
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Rough Distance: 0.8 Miles (1.3 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: 0.8 Miles (1.3 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.
Baltimore and Ohio Chicago Terminal Railroad Bridge
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Rough Distance: 0.8 Miles (1.3 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.
Harrison Street Pedestrian Bridge
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Rough Distance: 0.8 Miles (1.3 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
One of two attractive overpass walkways in Grant Park.
St. Charles Air Line Bridge
18th Street Railroad Bridge
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Rough Distance: 0.8 Miles (1.3 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.
La Salle Street Bridge
Marshall Suloway Bridge
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Rough Distance: 0.8 Miles (1.4 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.
Van Buren Street Pedestrian Bridge
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Rough Distance: 0.8 Miles (1.4 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.
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St. Charles Air Line Railroad Overpass
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Rough Distance: 0.9 Miles (1.4 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.
Chicago Transit Authority "L" System
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Rough Distance: 0.9 Miles (1.4 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.
Clark Street Bridge
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Rough Distance: 0.9 Miles (1.4 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.
La Salle Street Overpass
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Rough Distance: 0.9 Miles (1.5 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: 0.9 Miles (1.5 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.
Kinzie Street Railroad Bridge
Chicago and Northwestern Railway Bridge
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Rough Distance: 0.9 Miles (1.5 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: 0.9 Miles (1.5 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.
State Street Bridge
Bataan-Corregidor Memorial Bridge
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Rough Distance: 1 Miles (1.5 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.
Wabash Avenue Bridge
Irv Kupcinet Bridge
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Rough Distance: 1 Miles (1.6 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.
18th Street Bridge
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Rough Distance: 1 Miles (1.7 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.
Grand Avenue Bridge
Indiana Street Bridge
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Rough Distance: 1.1 Miles (1.8 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.
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Michigan Avenue Railroad Overpass
St. Charles Air Line Railroad Overpass
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Rough Distance: 1.1 Miles (1.8 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.
Michigan Avenue Bridge
DuSable Bridge
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Rough Distance: 1.2 Miles (1.9 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.
Canal Street Railroad Bridge
Pennsylvania Railroad Bridge 458
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Rough Distance: 1.2 Miles (1.9 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.
Ohio Street Bridge
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Rough Distance: 1.2 Miles (1.9 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.
Canal Street Bridge
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Rough Distance: 1.2 Miles (2 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.
Columbus Drive Bridge
William P. Fahey Bridge
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Rough Distance: 1.3 Miles (2.1 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.
Cermak Road Bridge
22nd Street Bridge
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Rough Distance: 1.4 Miles (2.2 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.
Cermak Road Railroad Overpass
Chinatown Railroad Bridge
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Rough Distance: 1.4 Miles (2.2 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.
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Chicago Avenue Bridge
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Rough Distance: 1.5 Miles (2.3 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.
Lake Shore Drive Bridge
Outer Drive Bridge
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Rough Distance: 1.6 Miles (2.6 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!
Halsted Street North Branch Bridge
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Rough Distance: 1.6 Miles (2.6 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.
Halsted Street South Branch Bridge
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Rough Distance: 1.7 Miles (2.7 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.
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Halsted Street North Branch Canal Bridge
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Rough Distance: 1.9 Miles (3 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: 2 Miles (3.2 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.
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Division Street North Branch Bridge
Charles Levy Bridge
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Rough Distance: 2.2 Miles (3.6 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.
Metropolitan Elevated Railroad Bridge
Paulina Connector Railroad Bridge
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Rough Distance: 2.3 Miles (3.7 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.
Loomis Street Bridge
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Rough Distance: 2.3 Miles (3.8 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.
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La Salle Drive Overpass
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Rough Distance: 2.5 Miles (4 Kilometers)

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Lake Shore Drive (US-41) Over La Salle Drive (IL-64) in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Concrete Rigid-Frame, Fixed
Length: 83 ft. Main Span: 83 ft. Roadway: 100 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1940 By: Unknown
This attractive bridge was an early limited access highway structure, and being in a park setting, aesthetics were a concern.
Cherry Avenue Bridge
Bridge Number Z-2
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Rough Distance: 2.5 Miles (4.1 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.
Ashland Avenue Sanitary and Ship Canal Bridge
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Rough Distance: 2.6 Miles (4.2 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.
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Lincoln Park Passerelle
Lincoln Park Pedestrian Overpass
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Rough Distance: 2.6 Miles (4.2 Kilometers)

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Pedestrian Walkway Over Lake Shore Drive (US-41) in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal Two-Hinged Solid Ribbed Through Arch, Fixed
Length: 268 ft. Main Span: 187 ft. Roadway: 13 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1940 By: Unknown and Ralph Burke
This important WPA built bridge is not only attractive, it is an unusual design of bridge.
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North Avenue Bridge
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Rough Distance: 2.6 Miles (4.2 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 Alton Railroad Bridge
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Rough Distance: 2.8 Miles (4.5 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.
Stockton Drive Armitage Avenue Underpass
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Rough Distance: 2.8 Miles (4.5 Kilometers)

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Stockton Drive Over Pedestrian Walkway in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Concrete (Stone Faced) Slab, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built 1926 By: Unknown
One of three stone faced concrete bridges on Stockton Drive in Lincoln Park.
Bridge Z-6
Milwaukee Road Bloomingdale Line Railroad Bridge
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Rough Distance: 3.1 Miles (4.9 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: 3.2 Miles (5.1 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!
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Fullerton Parkway Bridge
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Rough Distance: 3.2 Miles (5.2 Kilometers)

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Fullerton Parkway Over Lincoln Park Lagoon in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 99 ft. Main Span: 49 ft. Roadway: 44 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1940 By: Unknown
This unusual bridge has attractive Art Deco detailing and is an asset to the Lincoln Park Historic District.
Fullerton Parkway Overpass
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Rough Distance: 3.2 Miles (5.2 Kilometers)

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Lake Shore Drive (US-41) Over Fullerton Parkway in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal Rigid-Frame, Fixed
Length: 73 ft. Main Span: 66 ft. Roadway: 100 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1940 By: Bethlehem Steel Company of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
This bridge is an early, rare example of a steel rigid-frame and also has an early welded detail, and has good historic integrity.
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35th Street Pedestrian Bridge
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Rough Distance: 3.2 Miles (5.2 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.
Clybourn Station Bridge
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Rough Distance: 3.3 Miles (5.2 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.
Ogden Avenue Bridge
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Rough Distance: 3.3 Miles (5.4 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.
Stockton Drive Deming Place Underpass
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Rough Distance: 3.4 Miles (5.5 Kilometers)

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Stockton Drive Over Pedestrian Walkway in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Concrete (Stone Faced) Slab, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built 1926 By: Unknown
One of three stone faced concrete bridge on Stockton Drive in Lincoln Park.
Webster Avenue Bridge
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Rough Distance: 3.5 Miles (5.7 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.
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Ashland Avenue North Branch Bridge
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Rough Distance: 3.6 Miles (5.8 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.
Diversey Harbor Inlet Bridge
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Rough Distance: 3.6 Miles (5.8 Kilometers)

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Lake Shore Drive (US-41) Over Diversey Harbor Inlet in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal Rigid-Frame, Fixed
Length: 69 ft. Main Span: 69 ft. Roadway: 92 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1940 By: Unknown
Although altered on one side, this bridge remains a rare example of a steel rigid-frame and also has an early welded detail.
Deering Bridge
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Rough Distance: 3.7 Miles (5.9 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.
Oakwood Boulevard Bridge
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Rough Distance: 3.7 Miles (6 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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Western Avenue Bridge
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Rough Distance: 3.8 Miles (6.1 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.
Western Avenue Railroad Overpass
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Rough Distance: 3.8 Miles (6.2 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.
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Fullerton Avenue Railroad Overpass
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Rough Distance: 3.8 Miles (6.2 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.
31st Street Railroad Overpass East
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Rough Distance: 3.9 Miles (6.3 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.
Douglas Park Bridge
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Rough Distance: 3.9 Miles (6.3 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.
Burkhardt Drive Bridge
Boulder Bridge
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Rough Distance: 3.9 Miles (6.3 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.
Eight Track Bridge
Western Avenue Railroad Bridges 'Scissors Bridges'
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Rough Distance: 3.9 Miles (6.4 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.
31st Street Railroad Overpass West
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Rough Distance: 4 Miles (6.4 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.
Barry Avenue Underpass
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Rough Distance: 4 Miles (6.4 Kilometers)

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Lake Shore Drive (US-41) Over Barry Avenue Pedestrian Walkway in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Concrete Slab, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
Although one side is altered, this remains an attractive example of a historic Lake Shore Drive bridge that crosses a pedestrian walkway in Lincoln Park.
Sacramento Boulevard Bridge
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Rough Distance: 4 Miles (6.5 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.
Belmont Avenue Overpass
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Rough Distance: 4.1 Miles (6.6 Kilometers)

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Lake Shore Drive (US-41) Over Belmont Avenue in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Concrete T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 70 ft. Main Span: 66 ft. Roadway: 100 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1940 By: Unknown
This bridge is quite different in design and appearance from other historic overpasses on Lake Shore Drive.
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43rd Street Pedestrian Bridge
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Rough Distance: 4.3 Miles (7 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.
California Avenue C and WI Railroad Overpass
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Rough Distance: 4.4 Miles (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.
California Avenue Bridge
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Rough Distance: 4.4 Miles (7.1 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.
California Avenue AT and SF Railroad Overpass
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Rough Distance: 4.5 Miles (7.2 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: 4.8 Miles (7.7 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.
47th Street Bridge
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Rough Distance: 4.9 Miles (7.9 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.
Kedzie Avenue CN Railroad Bridge
Chicago, Madison and Northern Railroad Bridge
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Rough Distance: 4.9 Miles (7.9 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.
Garfield Park Footbridge
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Rough Distance: 4.9 Miles (7.9 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.
Sherman Park Northeast Bridge
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Rough Distance: 4.9 Miles (7.9 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 Northwest Bridge
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Rough Distance: 5 Miles (8 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.
Kedzie Avenue Bridge
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Rough Distance: 5 Miles (8.1 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.
Sherman Park Southeast Bridge
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Rough Distance: 5.1 Miles (8.2 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 Southwest Bridge
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Rough Distance: 5.1 Miles (8.2 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.
Independence Boulevard Bridge
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Rough Distance: 5.2 Miles (8.4 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.
51st Street Bridge
Hyde Park Boulevard Bridge
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Rough Distance: 5.4 Miles (8.7 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.
53rd Street Bridge
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Rough Distance: 5.6 Miles (9 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.
Illinois Central Sanitary and Ship Canal Bridge
Kedzie Avenue BNSF Railroad Bridge
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Rough Distance: 5.6 Miles (9.1 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.
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Wilson Avenue Overpass
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Rough Distance: 5.7 Miles (9.2 Kilometers)

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Lake Shore Drive (US-41) Over Wilson Avenue in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Concrete T-Beam, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Slab, Fixed
Length: 96 ft. Main Span: 56 ft. Roadway: 106 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1933 By: Unknown
This bridge is one of two similar bridges on this section of Lake Shore Drive, and both appear to have been altered.
55th Street Bridge
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Rough Distance: 5.8 Miles (9.3 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.
56th Street Bridge
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Rough Distance: 5.9 Miles (9.5 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.
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Lawrence Avenue Overpass
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Rough Distance: 5.9 Miles (9.6 Kilometers)

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Lake Shore Drive (US-41) Over Lawrence Avenue in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Concrete T-Beam, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Slab, Fixed
Length: 96 ft. Main Span: 56 ft. Roadway: 124 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1933 By: Unknown
This bridge is one of two similar bridges on this section of Lake Shore Drive, and both appear to have been altered.
57th Street Bridge
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Rough Distance: 6 Miles (9.6 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.
59th Street Bridge
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Rough Distance: 6.1 Miles (9.9 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.
60th Street Bridge
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Rough Distance: 6.2 Miles (10 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.
Clarence Darrow Memorial Bridge
North Pond Bridge
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Rough Distance: 6.3 Miles (10.1 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.
Jackson Park East Lagoon Bridge
Music Court Bridge
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Rough Distance: 6.4 Miles (10.3 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.
Wrightwood Avenue Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.

Rough Distance: 6.7 Miles (10.8 Kilometers)

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Railroad (Soo Line, Metra Milwaukee District North) Over Wrightwood Avenue in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Slab, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built 1939 By: Northern Bridge Company of Chicago, Illinois and Arthur Engh
This grade separation is noted for its attractive aesthetic detailing and association with the Public Works Administration
Wilson Avenue Bridge
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Rough Distance: 6.8 Miles (10.9 Kilometers)

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Wilson Avenue Over North Shore Channel in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal Continuous Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 210 ft. Main Span: 99 ft. Roadway: 25.3 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1913 By: Nash-Dowdle Company of Chicago, Illinois
A well-preserved deck plate girder with a center suspended span designed to allow for it to be lifted out for boats in rare circumstances.
Middle Bridge
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Rough Distance: 6.9 Miles (11.1 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.
Cicero Avenue Railroad Bridge
Chicago and Western Indiana Railroad Bridge
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Rough Distance: 7.2 Miles (11.6 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.
South Bridge (Stone Facing)
Animal Bridge
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Rough Distance: 7.2 Miles (11.6 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.
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Laramie Viaduct
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Rough Distance: 7.4 Miles (11.9 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.
Cicero Avenue Bridge
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Rough Distance: 7.5 Miles (12.1 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.
Marquette Park Northeastern Bridge
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Rough Distance: 7.6 Miles (12.2 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.
47th Street Bridge
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Rough Distance: 7.6 Miles (12.2 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.
Damen Avenue Bridge
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Rough Distance: 7.6 Miles (12.3 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.
Marquette Park Southeastern Bridge
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Rough Distance: 7.6 Miles (12.3 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 North Bridge
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Rough Distance: 7.6 Miles (12.3 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.
X
Kedzie Avenue Marquette Park North Bridge
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Rough Distance: 7.7 Miles (12.4 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 Eastern Golf Course Bridge
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Rough Distance: 7.8 Miles (12.5 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.
Bernard Street Bridge
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Rough Distance: 7.8 Miles (12.5 Kilometers)

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Bernard Street Over North Branch Chicago River in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal Rivet-Connected Double-Intersection Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 70 ft. Main Span: 70 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1885 By: Alden and Lassig Bridge and Iron Works of Chicago, Illinois
This unique foot bridge shows strong evidence that it is a relocated and altered railroad overpass bridge.
Marquette Park South Bridge
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Rough Distance: 7.8 Miles (12.6 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.
Laramie Avenue Bridge
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Rough Distance: 7.9 Miles (12.7 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.
Marquette Park Western Golf Course Bridge
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Rough Distance: 7.9 Miles (12.7 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.
X
Kedzie Avenue Marquette Park South Bridge
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Rough Distance: 7.9 Miles (12.7 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.
Austin Avenue Bridge
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Rough Distance: 9 Miles (14.6 Kilometers)

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Railroad (Soo Line, Metra Milwaukee District West) Over Austin Avenue in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Slab, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built 1939 By: Overland Construction Company of Chicago, Illinois and Arthur Engh
Funded with federal Depression era relief funds, this bridge is so wide driving under it is much like driving through a tunnel.
X
Ford City Drive Bridge
Keller Drive Bridge
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Rough Distance: 9.2 Miles (14.8 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.

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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