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Lehman Bridge
5th Avenue Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 0 Miles (0 Kilometers)

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

Concrete Slab, Fixed

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

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

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

Des Plaines River Soo Line Railroad Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 0.6 Miles (0.9 Kilometers)

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

Metal 5 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

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

Built By: Unknown

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

Lake Street Des Plaines River Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 0.8 Miles (1.3 Kilometers)

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

Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

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

Built 1931 By: Unknown

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

Austin Avenue Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 4.1 Miles (6.6 Kilometers)

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

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

Main Spans: 1

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

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

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

Rough Distance: 4.8 Miles (7.7 Kilometers)

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

Metal Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed

Length: 170 ft. Main Spans: 1

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

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

Laramie Avenue Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 5.3 Miles (8.5 Kilometers)

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

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

Main Spans: 1

Built 1953 By: Unknown

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

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Laramie Viaduct
HSR

Rough Distance: 5.6 Miles (9 Kilometers)

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

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

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

Built 1939 By: Morris Handler Company

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

Harlem Avenue Bridges
HSR

Rough Distance: 6.6 Miles (10.6 Kilometers)

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

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

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

Built 1931 By: Unknown

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

Higgins Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 6.6 Miles (10.6 Kilometers)

Railroad (Canadian Pacific) Over Higgins Road (IL-72) in Rosemont and Des Plaines: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Metal Through Girder, Fixed

Length: 100 ft. Main Span: 64 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1934 By: Unknown

This is a traditionally composed plate girder overpass on altered piers.

Harlem Avenue Railroad Bridge
Santa Fe Railroad Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 6.7 Miles (10.8 Kilometers)

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

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

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

Built 1899 By: Keystone Bridge Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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

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Orchard Place Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 6.7 Miles (10.8 Kilometers)

Orchard Place Over Willow Creek in Des Plaines: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 58 ft. Main Span: 49 ft. Roadway: 16 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1915 By: Unknown

This is a small, old concrete arch bridge designed with simplicity in mind.

Lawndale Avenue Railroad Overpass
Chicago and Alton Railroad Overpass
HSR

Rough Distance: 6.8 Miles (11 Kilometers)

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

Metal Continuous Through Girder, Fixed

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

Built 1903 By: Unknown

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

Wrightwood Avenue Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 7.1 Miles (11.4 Kilometers)

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

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

Main Spans: 1

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

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

Indiana Harbor Belt Sanitary and Ship Canal Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 7.3 Miles (11.8 Kilometers)

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

Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Camelback Through Truss, Fixed

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

Built By: Unknown

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

Independence Boulevard Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 7.7 Miles (12.4 Kilometers)

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

Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Main Spans: 9

Built 1912 By: Unknown

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

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Oak Street Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 7.7 Miles (12.4 Kilometers)

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

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

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

Built 1910 By: Unknown

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

Cicero Avenue Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 7.8 Miles (12.5 Kilometers)

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

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

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

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

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

Garfield Park Footbridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 7.8 Miles (12.6 Kilometers)

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

Metal Through Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

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

Cicero Avenue Railroad Bridge
Chicago and Western Indiana Railroad Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 8 Miles (12.8 Kilometers)

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

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

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

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

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

47th Street Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 8.5 Miles (13.7 Kilometers)

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

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

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

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

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

Sacramento Boulevard Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 8.8 Miles (14.2 Kilometers)

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

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

Main Spans: 3

Built 1912 By: Unknown

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

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

Rough Distance: 9 Miles (14.4 Kilometers)

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

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

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

Built 1899 By: Keystone Bridge Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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

Bernard Street Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9 Miles (14.4 Kilometers)

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.

Douglas Park Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9 Miles (14.5 Kilometers)

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

Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

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

Burkhardt Drive Bridge
Boulder Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.1 Miles (14.6 Kilometers)

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

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

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

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

Kedzie Avenue Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.4 Miles (15.1 Kilometers)

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

Metal Through Girder, Fixed

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

Built 1970 By: Unknown

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

Chicago and Illinois Western Railway Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.5 Miles (15.3 Kilometers)

Railroad (Chicago and Western Indiana) Over Collateral Channel (Canal Slip) in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Metal Variable Depth Deck Girder, Movable: Single Leaf Bascule (Rall)

Main Spans: 1

Built 1914 By: Strobel Steel Construction Company of Chicago, Illinois and Theodor Rall

One of only a few examples of a Rall bascule bridge in the entire country, and the only one in Chicago.

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

Rough Distance: 9.5 Miles (15.3 Kilometers)

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

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

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

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

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

Ogden Avenue Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.6 Miles (15.5 Kilometers)

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

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

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

Built By: Unknown

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

Wilson Avenue Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.7 Miles (15.7 Kilometers)

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.

California Avenue C and WI Railroad Overpass
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.8 Miles (15.8 Kilometers)

Railroad (Chicago and Western Indiana) Over California Avenue in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Concrete Slab, Fixed

Main Spans: 4

Built By: Unknown

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

California Avenue Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.9 Miles (15.9 Kilometers)

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

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

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

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

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

California Avenue AT and SF Railroad Overpass
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.9 Miles (15.9 Kilometers)

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

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

Main Spans: 4

Built By: Unknown

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

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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