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CN - Michigan Avenue Bridge
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CN Michigan Avenue Bridge
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2018
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BH Photo #441286
Description
This bridge is the only one of the St. Charles Air Line bridges to have decorative elements. That is possibly due to the higher-class status of Michigan Avenue. The bents are particularly decorated and attractive.
Update Log
- December 2, 2021: Updated by John Marvig: added builder
- June 6, 2021: Updated by John Marvig: Replacement complete
- April 13, 2019: Updated by Roger Deschner: New photos, Description
- January 6, 2019: New photos from John Marvig
- December 31, 2018: Added by John Marvig
All of the 120 year old bridges of the St. Charles Air Line are scheduled for replacement in 2019, including this one. But this is the one that will be the most painful loss, due to its highly attractive decorative elements. It's also in relatively good condition, compared to the others, and could be fixed rather than replaced.