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Van Buren Street Pedestrian Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.

Rough Distance: 0.3 Miles (0.4 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.
Congress Parkway "L" Overpass
Ida B. Wells Drive "L" Overpass
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.

Rough Distance: 0.4 Miles (0.6 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.
Harrison Street Pedestrian Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.

Rough Distance: 0.4 Miles (0.7 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.
Chicago Transit Authority "L" System
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.

Rough Distance: 0.4 Miles (0.7 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.
Columbus Drive Bridge
William P. Fahey Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.

Rough Distance: 0.5 Miles (0.8 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.
Michigan Avenue Bridge
DuSable Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.

Rough Distance: 0.5 Miles (0.8 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.

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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