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104th Ave Bridge [Map · Street View] Polygonal Warren through truss bridge over Cal Sag Channel on 104th Ave (Willow Springs Rd)Open to trafficBuilt 1964
35th Street Pedestrian Bridge [Map · Street View] Self-anchored suspension bridge over Metra Electric Line, South Shore Railroad, Canadian National Railway, South Lake Shore Drive (US 41), and Lakefront Trail, on pedestrian pathway that is an extention of the 35th Street sidewalksOpen to pedestrians onlyBuilt 2016
39th Street Bridge (Old) [Map] Lost Pratt through truss bridge over South Fork South Branch Chicago River on 39th StreetNo longer exists
61st Street Viaduct [Map] Lost Double-intersection Warren pony truss bridge over Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway and Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railroad on 61st StreetReplaced by a subwayBuilt 1885, Removed 1899 and reused
Addison Avenue Bridge [Map] Lost Double Intersection Pony truss bridge over North Branch Chicago River on Addison StreetReplaced by new bridgeBuilt 1885 at 61st Street and moved here 1899; Replaced 1920
Animal Bridge [Map · Street View] Arch bridge over Jackson Park Lagoon on Lake Shore Drive/Coast Guard Drive (US 41) in ChicagoOpen to trafficBuilt 1904, rebuilt and widened 2003
Archer Avenue Swing Bridge [Map] Lost Bowstring through truss bridge over South Fork of South Branch Chicago River on Archer AvenueReplaced by a new bridgeBuilt 1870 to replace earlier bridge of unknown type, replaced 1906
ATSF - CWI Overpass [Map] Lost Pony/through plate girder bridge over Chicago & Western Indiana Railroad on Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe RailwayFilled inFilled in ca. 1988
Bernard Street Footbridge [Map · Street View] Double-intersection Warren through truss bridge over North Branch Chicago River on Bernard Street SidewalkOpen to pedestrians onlyOriginally built 1885 at 61st Street; moved to Lawrence Avenue 1899; Installed here 1924
Blackhawk Street Bridge [Map] Lost Pony truss bridge over North Branch Chicago River on Blackhawk StreetRemoved but not replacedBuilt 1869 at Division Street; relocated to Blackhawk Street 1902; demolished 1910
Blue Island Yard Bridges [Map · Street View] 5 different Camelback Pratt through truss bridges on several different railroads crossing Cal Sag Channel4 wider spans still in use by railroad, a 5th narrower span not used at this timeBuilt in 1935, rebuit in 1964-65
BNSF - Chicago Sanitary & Ship Canal Swing Bridge [Map] Pratt through truss bridge over Sanitary and Ship Canal on BNSF (former Illinois Central RR)Abandoned with approach tracks removedBuilt 1898-1900 to Chicago Sanitary Commission design for Illinois Northern RR
BO - Calumet River Bridge [Map · Street View] Lost Baltimore through bridge over Calumet River on B&O Railroad ( 2 tracks)Destroyed by collisionBuilt 1912- 1914, Destroyed 1988 leaving but a counterweight
BO - Calumet River Bridge (Old) [Map] Lost Howe through truss bridge over Calumet River on Baltimore & Ohio RRReplaced by a new bridgeReplaced in 1912 with a heel trunnion bascule bridge
BRC/BNSF Overpass [Map] Pony/through plate girder bridge over BNSF/Metra RR on Belt RailwayOpen to traffic
C&A - Bubbly Creek Bridge [Map · Street View] Moveable warren through truss with no verticals bridge over Bubbly Creek (South Fork of South Branch of Chicago River) on Chicago & Alton RailroadOpen to trafficBuilt 1906
CA&E - Chicago River Bridge [Map] Lost Pony truss bridge over Chicago River on Chicago, Aurora & Elgin RailroadRemoved but not replacedBuilt 1895 for Metropolitan-West Side Elevated Railroad, removed ca 1958 after the CA&E folded in 1957
Cermak Road Bridge (Old) [Map] Lost Howe through truss bridge over South Branch Chicago River on Cermak Road BridgeReplaced by a new bridgeBuilt in 1871 Replaced in 1905
Chatham Street Bridge [Map · Street View] Polygonal Warren through truss bridge over Cal Sag Channel on Chatham Street in Blue IslandOpen to pedestrians, bicycles, and emergency vehiclesBuilt 1964; closed 2010; reopened to pedestrians March 20, 2017
Cherry Avenue Bridge [Map · Street View] Bridge over North Branch Canal on Cherry Avenue, former Chicago/Milwaukee/St. Paul RailroadOpen to traffic from trains and pedestrainsBuilt 1901
Cicero Avenue Bridge [Map · Street View] Bascule bridge over the Chicago S&S Canal on S. Cicero Avenue (IL 50) in ChicagoOpen to four lanes of trafficBuilt 1927; widened and rehabilitated 1966
Clarence Darrow Memorial Bridge [Map] Steel stringer bridge over Jackson Park North Lagoon on Columbia DriveIntact but closed to all trafficOriginal bridge built 1880; this bridge built 1895; closed to vehicles 2009; closed to pedestrians 2014
Clark Street Bridge (1866) [Map] Lost Howe through truss bridge over Chicago River on Clark StreetDestroyed by fire (Lost in the Great Chicago Fire in 1871)Built in 1866 by Thomas Mackin; Lost in the Great Chicago Fire in 1871.
Clark Street Bridge (Old) [Map] Lost Pratt through truss bridge over Main Chicago River on Clark StreetReplaced by a new bridgeBuilt in 1889 collision in 1929
CN - Bridge #2.14 [Map] Deck plate girder bridge over Alleyway on Canadian National RailwayReplaced by a new bridgeBuilt 1899; Replaced 2020-2021
CN - Clark Street Bridge [Map] Pony/through plate girder bridge over Clark Street on Canadian National RailwayBuilt 1899; renovation and abutments rebuilt somewhat later
CN - Collateral Channel Bridge [Map] Deck plate girder bridge over Collateral Channel on Chicago & Western Illinois RailroadOpen to trafficBuilt 1914; intact but fixed, in use locked down
CN - Dearborn Street Bridge [Map] Pony/through plate girder bridge over Dearborn Street on Canadian National RailwayReplaced by a new bridgeBuilt 1899; Replaced 2020
CN - Golf Road Overpass [Map] Pony/through girder bridge over Golf Road (IL58) on EJ&E Ry (now CNRR)Open to trafficModern bridge built when Golf road was widened early 1990's
CN - Michigan Avenue Bridge [Map] Pony/through plate girder bridge over Michigan Avenue on Canadian National RailwayReplaced by a new bridgeBuilt 1899; Replaced 2020-2021
CN - Oak Avenue Overpass [Map] Pony/through plate girder bridge over Oak Ave on Canadian National RR (former Soo Line RR)Open to traffic
CN - State Street Bridge [Map] Pony/through plate girder bridge over State Street on Canadian National RailwayReplaced by a new bridgeBuilt 1899; Replaced 2020-2021
CN - Wabash Avenue Bridge [Map] Pony/through plate girder bridge over Wabash Avenue on Canadian National RailwayReplaced by a new bridgeBuilt 1899; Replaced 2020-2021
CN - Wabash-Michigan Alley Bridge [Map] Deck plate girder bridge over Alleyway between Wabash Avenue and Michigan Avenue on Canadian National RailwayOpen to trafficBuilt 1899, rebuilt very recently on original abutments; Replaced 2021
CN - Washington Boulevard Overpass [Map] Pony/through plate girder bridge over Washington Blvd on Canadian National RR (former Soo Line RR)Open to trafficBuilt 1956, this sure loosk older than 1956
CNW - Deering Swing Bridge [Map] Lost Pratt through truss bridge over South Branch Chicago River on Chicago & North Western RailwayReplaced by a new bridgeBuilt 1887; Replaced 1916
CNW - Des Plaines River Bridge [Map] Lost Through truss bridge over Des Plaines River on Chicago & North Western RailwayReplaced by a new bridgeBuilt 1883; Replaced 1909
CNW - Kinzie Street Bridge (1908) [Map · Street View] Warren through truss bridge over North Branch Chicago River on Union Pacific RailroadOfficially open to traffic; carries 1 UPRR "Hy-rail" truck annuallyBuilt 1908; Rail line abandoned ca. 2001; Declared Chicago Landmark 2007
CNW - Kinzie Street Bridge (Old) [Map] Lost Quadrangular lattice through truss bridge over Chicago River on Chicago & North Western RailwayReplaced by a new bridgeBuilt 1898; Replaced 1908 and relocated to Milwaukee
Cortland Street Bridge (Old) [Map] Lost Through truss bridge over North Branch Chicago River on Cortland StreetReplaced by a new bridgeBuit 1871, replaced 1902
CRT/BRC Overpass [Map] Lost Through truss bridge over Belt Railway of Chicago on Metropolitan West Side Elevated RailroadRemoved but not replacedBuilt 1895 for Metropolitan-West Side Elevated Railroad, removed c1958
CRT/CTA Lake Street Transfer [Map] Lost Pony plate girder bridge over Chicago Transit Authority on Chicago Rapid TransitRemovedBuilt 1895; Route abandoned and likley removed 1964
CTA - "Polly "L"" Bridge [Map · Street View] Camelback through truss bridge over UP RR (formerly C&NW RR) on an Abandoned Metropolitan West Side Elevated Railroad lineAbandonedBuilt 1898 for Metropolitan West Side Elevated; route abandoned 1964
CTA - Chicago 'L' [Map · Street View] Viaduct and tunnel system across entire City of Chicago on Chicago Transit AuthorityOpen to trafficBuilt in stages 1892 to 2021. CTA created October 1, 1947 by combining all previous rapid transit lines.
CTA Green Line/IC Overpass [Map] Lost Pennsylvania through truss bridge over Illinois Central Railroad on Chicago Transit Authority Green LineRemovedOpened April 23, 1892; Closed March 4, 1982; Removed 1984
CTA Pink Line/BOCT Overpass [Map] Lost Camelback through truss bridge over Baltimore & Ohio Chicago Terminal on Chicago Transit Authority Pink LineReplaced by a new bridgeReplaced with a TPG ca. 1981
CTM - Bloomingdale Line Swing Bridge [Map · Street View] Deck plate girder bridge over North Branch Chicago River on Chicago Terminal RailwayAbandoned to rail traffic Feb. 2018 after severe vandalism to wiringBuilt 1899 to replace earlier wooden through truss swing bridge
CTM - Elston Avenue Bridge [Map] Pony plate girder bridge over Elston Avenue on Abandoned Chicago Terminal RailwayIntact but closed to all trafficBuilt 1899
CTT - South Branch Chicago River Lift Bridge [Map] Lost Warren double leaf rolling lift through truss bascule bridge over South Branch Chicago River on Grand Central Station RRReplaced by a new bridgeBuilt 1899; removed in 1929 with river straightening project
CWI - Calumet River Bridge [Map · Street View] Warren through truss with all verticals bridge over Calumet River on abandoned Chicago & Western Indiana RailroadClosed to all trafficBuilt 1967-1968 to replace earlier Strauss-type bridge; temporarily used for road traffic 2012; currently disused, stored in raised position
CWR - Calumet River Swing Bridge [Map] Lost Pratt through truss swing bridge over Calumet River on Calumet Western Railroad.Removed but not replacedBuilt 1902; damaged and closed May, 1962; Removed Jan, 1965
Damen Avenue Bridge (Old) [Map] Lost Pratt through truss bridge over Chicago River North Banch on North Damen AvenueReplaced by a new bridgeBuilt 1929
Division Street Bridge [Map · Street View] Through truss bridge over Cal Sag Channel on Division Street in Blue islandReopened after rehabilitationBuilt 1964; closed 2010; reopened August 4, 2016
Division Street Bridge [Map · Street View] Bascule bridge over Chicago River North Branch Canal on Division Street in ChicagoReplaced by temporary Bailey Bridge while new fixed bridge is builtBuilt 1903; rehabilitated 1983; demolished 2014
Division Street Bridge (new) [Map · Street View] Bailey pony truss bridge over Chicago River North Branch Canal on West Division StreetOpen to trafficOrdered from a catalog and assembled; opened September 30, 2014.
Dundee Road Bridge [Map] Concrete arch bridge over Des Plaines River on IL 68 (Dundee Road)Open to trafficBuilt 1932; rehabilitated 1982
Eight Track Bridge (Old) [Map] Lost Warren through truss bridge over Sanitary & Ship Canal on Chicago Terminal Transfer Railroad/Chicago Junction Railway/Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Chicago, & St. Louis RailroadReplaced by a new bridgeBuilt 1901; Replqced 1909
Erie Street Bridge [Map] Lost Deck truss bascule bridge over North Branch Chicago River, C&NW RR on Erie StreetRemoved but not replacedBuilt 1910; removed 1971
Ford City Drive Overpass [Map · Street View] Concrete frame bridge over S. Pulaski Road (Crawford Avenue) on Ford City Drive (W. 77th St., Keller Dr.) in ChicagoDemolition underwayBuilt 1944
Grand Avenue Bridge (Old) [Map] Lost Howe through truss bridge over North Branch Chicago River on Grand AvenueReplaced by a new bridgeBuilt in 1869 Replaced in 1910
Grand Avenue Viaduct [Map] Lost Double-intersection Warren through truss bridge over Railroad Tracks on Grand AvenueRemoved but not replacedBuilt 1888; Removed 1975
Halsted Street Lift Bridge [Map] Lost Pratt through truss bridge over South Branch Chicago River on Halsted StreetReplaced by a new bridgeBuilt 1894
Halsted Street Overpass [Map] Lost Pratt through truss bridge over Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad on Halsted StreetReplaced by a new bridgeReplaced 1971
Harlem Avenue S&S Canal Bridge [Map] Pair of bascule bridges over the Sanitary & Ship Canal on Harlem Avenue (IL 43) in ChicagoOpen to trafficNorthbound bridge built 1931; southbound built 1966
Hayes Drive Bridge [Map · Street View] Closed-spandrel Melan concrete arch bridge over Jackson Park Lagoon on Hayes Drive in ChicagoOpen to traffic, zoned for loadBuilt 1902
Higgins Road Culvert [Map] Lost Bridge over Willow Creek Tributary on Higgins RoadRemoved and channel filled inRemoved and channel filled in 1962
IHB - Damen Avenue Bridge [Map] Pony/through plate girder bridge over Damen Avenue on Abandoned Indiana Harbor Belt RailroadIntact but closed to all trafficBuilt 1907
IHB - Grand Calumet River Bridge [Map] Polygonal Warren pony truss with no verticals bridge over Grand Calumet River on Indiana Harbor Belt RRReplaced by a new bridgeBuilt 1907
IHB - Hermitage Avenue Bridge [Map] Pony/through plate girder bridge over Hermitage Avenue on Abandoned Indiana Harbor Belt RailroadIntact but closed to all trafficBuilt 1907
IHB - Honore Street Bridge [Map] Pony/through plate girder bridge over Honore Street on Abandoned Indiana Harbor Belt RailroadIntact but closed to all trafficBuilt 1907
IHB - Hoyne Avenue Bridge [Map] Pony/through plate girder bridge over Hoyne Avenue on Abandoned Indiana Harbor Belt RailroadIntact but closed to all trafficBuilt 1907
IHB - Paulina Street Bridge [Map] Pony/through plate girder bridge over Paulina Street on Abandoned Indiana Harbor Belt RailroadIntact but closed to all trafficBuilt 1907
IHB - S&S Canal Bridge [Map] Through truss bridge over Chicago Sanitary & Ship Canal on Indiana Harbor Belt/Soo Line RR'sOpenBuilt ca. 1963
IHB - S&S Canal Bridge (Old) [Map] Lost Pratt through truss bridge over Chicago Sanitary & Ship Canal on Indiana Harbor Belt RailroadCollapsedLost ca. 1963
IHB - Seeley Avenue Bridge [Map] Pony/through plate girder bridge over Seeley Avenue on Abandoned Indiana Harbor Belt RailroadIntact but closed to all trafficBuilt 1907
IHB - Wolcott Avenue Bridge [Map] Pony/through plate girder bridge over Wolcott Avenue on abandoned Indiana Harbor Belt RailroadIntact but closed to all trafficBuilt 1907
IHB - Wood Street Bridge [Map] Pony/through plate girder bridge over Wood Street on Abandoned Indiana Harbor Belt RailroadIntact but closed to all trafficBuilt 1907
Indiana Avenue Bridge (Old) [Map] Lost Double-intersection Warren through truss bridge over Little Calumet River on Indiana AvenueReplaced by a new bridgeBuilt 1914; Replaced 1977
Irving Park Road Bowstring [Map] Lost Bowstring pony truss bridge over North Branch Chicago River on Irving Park Road & CRTReplaced by a new bridge
J&E - Summit Bridge [Map] Lost Pratt through truss bridge over Illinois Central Railroad on Joliet & Eastern Traction Co.Removed but not replaced
Jackson Boulevard Swing Bridge [Map] Lost Camelback through truss bridge over Chicago River (south branch) on Jackson Blvd.Replaced by a new bridgeBuilt 1901, replaced 1915
Jackson Park Lagoon Bridge [Map · Street View] Stringer bridge over Jackson Park Lagoon on S. Lake Shore Drive (US 41) and Lakefront Trail in ChicagoOpen to trafficBuilt 1895; rehabilitated 1995; north approach span added 2004
Kedzie Avenue Bridge [Map] Deck plate girder bridge over Chicago Sanitary & Ship Canal on Kedzie AvenueOpen to trafficBuilt 1909; rehabilitated 1969
Lake Street Bridge [Map] Concrete arch bridge over Des Plaines River on Lake Street in River ForestOpen to trafficBuilt 1931
Lake Street Bridge [Map · Street View] Bascule bridge over South Branch Chicago River on Lake Street and CTA Green/Pink Lines in ChicagoOpen to trafficBuilt 1916
Lake Street Swing Bridge [Map] Lost Through truss bridge over South Branch Chicago River on Lake Street, Lake Street Elevated RailwayReplaced by a new bridgeBuilt 1886, replaced 1916
Laramie Avenue Bridge [Map] Lost Whipple through truss bridge over CB&Q RR on Laramie AvenueReplaced by a new bridgeBuilt 1895 using spans from the old Mississippi River Bridge at Burlington, Iowa; Removed 1955
Laramie Avenue Viaduct [Map] Steel stringer bridge over CSX Railroad on Laramie AvenueOpen to trafficBuilt 1939; rehabilitated 1975
Lawrence Avenue Bridge (1899) [Map] Lost Double-intersection Warren pony truss bridge over North Branch Chicago River on Lawrence Avenue and Chicago Surface LinesReplaced by a new bridgeBuilt 1885 at 61st Street and moved here 1899; Replaced 1919
Lehman Bridge [Map] Slab bridge over Silver Creek on 5th AvenueOpen to trafficBuilt 1929; being replaced in 2012
Lemont Bridge [Map] Lost Pratt through Truss bridge over Des Plaines RiverReplaced by a new bridge
Lemont Road Bridge [Map] Lost Through truss bridge over Sanitary Canal on Lemont RoadNo longer existsBuilt 1899; removed 1980
Madison Street Bridge [Map] Lost concrete arch bridge over Des Plaines River on Madison Street in ChicagoNo longer existsBuilt 1948; replaced 2003
Madison Street Swing Bridge [Map] Lost Through truss bridge over Chicago River (south branch) on Madison StreetReplaced by a new bridgeBuilt 1891 to replace earlier swing bridge, replaced 1922
Main Street Bridge [Map] Lost Through truss bridge over Chicago River on Main StreetNo longer existsBuilt 1902
Metra - Oakwood Boulevard Bridge [Map · Street View] Steel stringer bridge over Metra Electric Line and CN Railway on Oakwood BlvdOpen to traffic during reconstruction, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoringBuilt 1921
Michigan Avenue Bridge [Map · Street View] Bascule bridge over Main Branch Chicago River on Michigan Avenue (former US 14) in ChicagoOpen to trafficBuilt 1920; repaired after freak accident 1992
Milwaukee Avenue Viaduct [Map] Lost Warren through truss bridge over Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad on Milwaukee AvenueRemoved
Milwaukee Avenue Viaduct (Old) [Map] Lost Through truss bridge over Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad on Milwaukee AvenueReplaced by a new bridgeBuilt 1873; replaced 1914
MJ - US66 Viaduct [Map · Street View] Deck plate girder bridge over Ogden Ave (Old Rotute 66), BNSF RR & 26th St on Manufactures Junction RailwayOpen to traffic
Nichols Bridgeway [Map · Street View] Bridge over Monroe Street on walkway from Millennium Park to Art Institute of ChicagoOpen to pedestrians onlyBuilt 2009
North Avenue Bridge [Map] Lost Pratt through truss bridge over Des Plaines River on North AvenueReplaced by a new bridge
North Avenue Bridge (Old) [Map] Double-leaf bascule through truss bridge over North Branch Chicago River on North Avenue in ChicagoReplaced by a modern bridgeBuilt 1907
North Wells Viaduct [Map] Lost Truesdell pony truss bridge on North WellsNo longer existsBuilt in 1862 lost in the fire of 1871
NS - Calumet River Bridge [Map · Street View] Warren through truss with all verticals bridge over Calumet River on Norfolk Southern Railroad (formerly PFW&C RR)Open to trafficBuilt 1912-1913; originally consisted of two identical bridges side-by-side but one was demolished in 1968
NS - NYC Bridge No. 6 [Map · Street View] Abandoned warren through truss with all verticals bridge over Calumet River on former Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Ry (later New York Central RR)Abandoned prior to 1973Built 1912-1915; currently out of use, stored in partially raised position
O'Hare Aircraft Overpass [Map · Street View] Pair of bridges over I-190, CTA Blue Line, Airport Transit System on O'Hare International Airport TaxiwaysOpen to airplane trafficBuilt 1967; second bridge built 1987
Ogden Avenue Bridge [Map] Concrete tee beam bridge over Des Plaines River on Ogden Ave in LyonsOpen to trafficBuilt 1933
Ogden Avenue Bridge [Map] Lost Warren through truss bridge over BNSF RR on Ogden Ave - US 66Replaced by a new bridgeBuilt 1939
Ogden Avenue Viaduct [Map] Lost viaduct over Chicago River North Branch and city streets on Ogden AvenueNo longer existsBuilt 1932; closed to traffic March 24, 1992; demolished 1993
Ogden Slip Lake Shore Drive Bridge [Map] Through truss bascule bridge over Ogden Slip on Lake Shore Drive US 41Replaced by a fixed spanBuilt 1937, demolished 1982 and replaced with a fixed span
Old 35th Street Bridge [Map] Lost Through truss bridge over South Fork of South Branch Chicago River on 35th StreetReplaced by a new bridgeReplaced 1914
Old Loomis Street Bridge [Map] Lost Scherzer rolling lift bridge over South Branch Chicago River on Loomis StreetReplaced by a new bridgeBuilt 1904 to replace earlier swing bridge; replaced 1970
Old Sutton Road Bridge [Map · Street View] Concrete closed spandrel deck arch bridge over Poplar Creek on abandoned alignment of Sutton Rd in Hoffman EstatesOpen to pedestriansBuilt circa 1906
Polk Street Lift Bridge [Map] Lost Pony truss bridge over South Branch Chicago River on Polk StreetRemoved but not replacedBuilt 1910 to replace 1872 swing bridge; removed 1972
Racine Avenue Bridge [Map] Lost Bridge over South Fork South Branch Chicago River (AKA Bubbly Creek) on Racine Avenue & RailroadNo longer exists
Rush Street Swing Bridge [Map] Lost Through truss bridge over Chicago River on Rush StreetRemoved but not replacedBuilt 1872, removed 1920 upon completion of Michigan Avenue bridge
Rush Street Swing Bridge (Old) [Map] Lost swing bridge over Chicago River on Rush StreetReplaced by a new bridgeBuilt 1856 as the first all-iron bridge in Chicago, destroyed 1863
Sangamon Street Overpass [Map] Lost Through truss bridge over Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad on Sangamon StreetRemovedRemoved 1973
Sky Ride [Map] Lost Transporter bridge over Burnham HarborRemovedBuilt 1933; Demlished 1934
SOO - Western Avenue Overpass [Map · Street View] Lost Slab bridge over Western Avnue on Abandoned Soo Line RailroadReplaced by a new bridgeDemolished March 2014, Replaced April 2014 with a bridge relocated from Ashland Avenue
South Damen Viaduct [Map] Lost girder bridge over rail yard and city streets on S. Damen AvenueRemoved but not replacedBuilt 1961; removed in 1990s
South Western Avenue Bridge [Map] Lost Pratt through truss bridge over West Fork South Branch Chicago River on South Western AvenueChannel filled in and bridge removed.Built 1888 at 18th Street; Relocated here 1905; Waterway filled ca. 1939 and bridge removed shortly thereafter
Southeast Highway Overpass Bridge [Map] Deck plate girder bridge over La Grange Road (US 45) on Southwest Highway (IL 7) in Orland ParkReplaced by new bridgeBuilt ca. 1930; replaced 2007
State Street Swing Bridge (1872) [Map] Lost Through truss bridge over Chicago River on State StreetReplaced by a new bridgeBuilt 1872 to replace bridge lost in Chicago Fire; center pier rehabilitated 1898; bridge replaced 1903
Steel Bridge [Map · Street View] Pair of through truss bridges over Little Calumet River on I-94 in DoltonOpen to trafficBuilt 1949; completely rebuilt 1993
Suicide Bridge [Map] Lost Steel arch bridge over South LagoonDemolishedBuilt 1894; Lost 1919
Taylor Street Bridge [Map] Lost Deck truss bridge over South Branch Chicago River on Taylor StreetRemoved but not replacedBuilt 1900; Scherzer rolling lift bridge in Chicago; removed 1929
Throop Street Bridge [Map] Lost Through truss bridge over South Branch Chicago River on Throop StreetRemoved but not replaced
Torrence Avenue Bridge [Map · Street View] Through truss bridge over Grand Calumet River on Torrence Avenue in ChicagodemolishedBuilt 1938; rehabilitated 1970; demolished March 3, 2016
Union Park Bridge [Map] Lost Closed-spandrel arch bridge over Lagoon on FootpathRemoved but not replaced
UP - Des Plaines River Bridge [Map · Street View] Two Track Pony/through plate girder bridge over Des Plaines River & Campground Rd on Union Pacific RailroadOpen to trafficBuilt 1910; Piers widened and spans added 1929
UP - Foster Avenue Bridge #2 [Map] Pony/through plate girder bridge over Foster Avenue on Union Pacific RailroadReplaced by a new bridgeBuilt 1897; Replaced 2014-2020
UP - I-290 Bridge [Map] Deck plate girder bridge over I-290, CTA Blue Line and Congress Parkway on Union Pacific RailroadOpen to trafficBuilt 1898, I-290 Spans added 1952
UP - Lawrence Avenue Bridge #2 [Map] Pony/through plate girder bridge over Lawrence Avenue on Union Pacific RailroadReplaced by a new bridgeBuilt 1897; Replaced 2014-2020
UP - Wilson Avenue Bridge [Map] Pony/through plate girder bridge over Wilson Avenue on Union Pacific RailroadReplaced by a new bridgeBuilt 1897; Replaced 2014-2020
Van Buren Street Bridge (Old) [Map · Street View] Lost Pony truss bridge over Chicago River on Van Buren StreetReplaced by a new bridgeBuilt 1895 to replace a swing bridge dating to 1872; replaced by current bridge in 1956
Wabash - Calumet-Sag Channel Bridge [Map] Lost Deck plate girder bridge over Calumet-Sag Channel on Wabash, later N&W, now NS/MetraReplaced by a new bridgeOriginal DPG bridge replaced by a through-truss span (unknown date)
Wabash Railroad Bridge #1021 [Map · Street View] Steel stringer bridge over overflow ditch on Wabash, later N&W, now NS/MetraOpen to rail trafficOriginal 70' pile trestle bridge at this location built 1880; replaced 1929 with this bridge
Wabash Railroad Bridge #1024 - Stony Creek [Map] Concrete rigid frame bridge over Stony Creek on Wabash, later N&W, now NS/MetraOpen to rail trafficOriginal 126' pile trestle bridge at this location built 1880; replaced 1917 with this bridge
Wabash Railroad Bridge #1046 [Map] Lost Timber stringer bridge over 144th St. on Wabash RailroadReplaced by a new bridgeOriginal 42' frame trestle bridge at this location built 1880; replaced 1902 with this bridge; replaced at a later (unknown) date with a steel stringer bridge w/concrete piers
Wabash Railroad Bridge #1054 [Map] Concrete culvert bridge over Unknown creek on Wabash, later N&W, now NS/MetraOpen to rail trafficOriginal 11' frame trestle bridge at this location built 1880; replaced 1913 with this bridge
Wabash Railroad Bridge #1057 [Map] Lost Concrete culvert bridge over Unknown creek on Wabash, later N&W, now NS/MetraBridge rebuilt for one-track operation at unknown dateOriginal 42' frame trestle bridge at this location built 1880; replaced 1904 with this bridge; replaced at a later (unknown) date
Wabash Railroad Bridge #1058 - Marley Creek [Map] Lost Steel stringer bridge over Marley Creek (aka Hickory Creek) on Wabash, later N&W, now NS/MetraReplaced by a new bridgeOriginal 42' frame trestle bridge at this location built 1880; replaced 1936 with this bridge; replaced by a concrete 2-track span at a later (unknown) date
Weed Street Bridge (1891) [Map] Lost Harmon folding lift bridge over Chicago River North Branch Canal on Weed StreetNo longer existsBuilt 1891; Replaced 1899
Wells Street Bridge [Map · Street View] Double-leaf bascule bridge over Main Branch Chicago River on N. Wells Street and CTA 'L' in ChicagoOpenBuilt 1922, rehabilitated 2013
Wells Street Bridge (1856) [Map] Lost Howe through truss bridge over Chicago River on Wells StreetDestroyed by fire (Lost in Great Chicago Fire 1871)Built 1856
West Division Street Bridge (Old) [Map] Lost Howe through truss bridge over Chicago River North Branch on West Division StreetReplaced by a new bridgeBuilt in 1869 removed after moved to Blackhawk Street in 1902
Western Avenue Lift Bridge [Map · Street View] Girder bridge over the Sanitary & Ship Canal on Western Avenue in ChicagoOpen to trafficBuilt 1940; lift towers and mechanism added in 1942; lift towers removed and converted to fixed span, likely in 1996
Western Avenue Overpass [Map · Street View] Concrete overpass carrying Western Avenue over Belmont Avenue and Clybourn AvenueDemolished March 5-7, 2016Built 1961; closed March 1, 2016; demolition began March 5, 2016, Completed March 7, 2016