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(345 bridges found near 41.770100, -87.704780)
Wabash Railroad Bridge #1009 (Cook County, Illinois)
Deck plate girder bridge over W. 79th St./Kedzie Ave. on Wabash, later N&W, now NS/Metra
Open to rail traffic
Deck plate girder bridge over W. 79th St./Kedzie Ave. on Wabash, later N&W, now NS/Metra
Open to rail traffic
Ford City Drive Overpass (Cook County, Illinois)Concrete frame bridge over S. Pulaski Road (Crawford Avenue) on Ford City Drive (W. 77th St., Keller Dr.) in Chicago
Demolition underway
Wabash Railroad Bridge #1006 (Cook County, Illinois)
Concrete pony/through girder bridge over S. Western Ave. on Wabash, later N&W, now NS/Metra
Open to rail traffic
Concrete pony/through girder bridge over S. Western Ave. on Wabash, later N&W, now NS/Metra
Open to rail traffic
IHB - Hoyne Avenue Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Pony/through plate girder bridge over Hoyne Avenue on Abandoned Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad
Intact but closed to all traffic
IHB - Seeley Avenue Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Pony/through plate girder bridge over Seeley Avenue on Abandoned Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad
Intact but closed to all traffic
IHB - Damen Avenue Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Pony/through plate girder bridge over Damen Avenue on Abandoned Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad
Intact but closed to all traffic
IHB - Winchester Avenue Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Bridge over Winchester Avenue on Abandoned Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad
Intact but closed to all traffic
IHB - Wolcott Avenue Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Pony/through plate girder bridge over Wolcott Avenue on abandoned Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad
Intact but closed to all traffic
IHB - Honore Street Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Pony/through plate girder bridge over Honore Street on Abandoned Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad
Intact but closed to all traffic
South Damen Viaduct (Cook County, Illinois)
Lost girder bridge over rail yard and city streets on S. Damen Avenue
Removed but not replaced
Lost girder bridge over rail yard and city streets on S. Damen Avenue
Removed but not replaced
IHB - Wood Street Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Pony/through plate girder bridge over Wood Street on Abandoned Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad
Intact but closed to all traffic
IHB - Hermitage Avenue Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Pony/through plate girder bridge over Hermitage Avenue on Abandoned Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad
Intact but closed to all traffic
IHB - Paulina Street Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Pony/through plate girder bridge over Paulina Street on Abandoned Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad
Intact but closed to all traffic
Sherman Park Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Closed-spandrel arch bridge over Sherman Park Lagoon on Footpath
Open to pedestrians only
CSX - South Western Avenue Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Pony/through plate girder bridge on CSX Railroad over South Western Avenue
Open to traffic
BNSF - Chicago Sanitary & Ship Canal Swing Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Pratt through truss bridge over Sanitary and Ship Canal on BNSF (former Illinois Central RR)
Open to traffic
Chicago & Western Indiana Railroad Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Pratt through truss bridge over Sanitary & Ship Canal on Belt Railway of Chicago (former Chicago & Western Indiana RR)
Open to traffic
Kedzie Avenue Swing Bridge (Old) (Cook County, Illinois)Lost Pratt through truss bridge over Sanitary Canal on Kedzie Avenue
Replaced by a new bridge
Kedzie Avenue Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Deck plate girder bridge over Chicago Sanitary & Ship Canal on Kedzie Avenue
Open to traffic
CN - Chicago Sanitary & Ship Canal Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Pratt through truss bridge over Sanitary & Ship Canal on CNRR (original Chicago, Madison & Northern Railroad)
Open to traffic
CN - Kedzie Avenue Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Pony/through plate girder bridge over Kedzie Avenue on Canadian National Railway
Open to traffic
Cicero Avenue Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Bascule bridge over the Chicago S&S Canal on S. Cicero Avenue (IL 50) in Chicago
Open to four lanes of traffic
CN - Collateral Channel Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Deck plate girder bridge over Collateral Channel on Chicago & Western Illinois Railroad
Open to traffic
California Avenue Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Bascule bridge over the Chicago Sanitary & Ship Canal on S. California Avenue in Chicago
Open to traffic
Metra - 64th Street Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Pony/through plate girder bridge over 64th Street on Metra
Open to traffic
CTA Green Line - Englewood Rail Crossing (Cook County, Illinois)Pratt through truss bridge over Metra on Chicago Transit Authority
Open to traffic
Metra - 63rd Street Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Pony/through plate girder bridge over 63rd Street on Metra
Open to traffic
CR - "Eight Track" Bascule Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Warren through truss with all verticals bridge over Sanitary & Ship Canal on Chicago & Northern Pacific
Open to traffic
Eight Track Bridge (Old) (Cook County, Illinois)Lost Warren through truss bridge over Sanitary & Ship Canal on Chicago Terminal Transfer Railroad/Chicago Junction Railway/Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Chicago, & St. Louis Railroad
Replaced by a new bridge
CTA Stockyards Line - Racine Station Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Lost Pratt through truss bridge over Racine Avenue on Chicago Transit Authority
Removed but not replaced
PRR - 31st Street Railroad Viaduct (Cook County, Illinois)Steel stringer bridge over 31st Street and Boulevard on Pennsylvania RR
Open to traffic
Normal Avenue Bridges (Cook County, Illinois)Closed-spandrel arch bridges over Auburn Park Lagoon on S Normal Avenue
Open to traffic
Eggleston Avenue Bridges (Cook County, Illinois)
Beam bridges over Auburn Park Lake on Eggleston Avenue
Open to traffic
Beam bridges over Auburn Park Lake on Eggleston Avenue
Open to traffic
Western Avenue Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Girder bridge over the Sanitary & Ship Canal on Western Avenue in Chicago
Open to traffic
NS - 61st Street Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Pony/through plate girder bridge over 61st Street on Norfolk Southern Railway
Open to traffic
NS - 59th Street Overpass (Cook County, Illinois)
Pony/through plate girder bridge over 59th Street on Norfolk Southern Railway
Open to traffic
Pony/through plate girder bridge over 59th Street on Norfolk Southern Railway
Open to traffic
CWI - 51st Street Overpass (Cook County, Illinois)
Steel stringer bridge over 51st Street on Chicago & Western Indiana
Open
Steel stringer bridge over 51st Street on Chicago & Western Indiana
Open
39th Street Bridge (Old) (Cook County, Illinois)Lost Pratt through truss bridge over South Fork South Branch Chicago River on 39th Street
No longer exists
NS - Princeton Avenue Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Pony/through plate girder bridge over Princeton Avenue on Norfolk Southern Railway
Open to traffic
CTT - West Fork South Branch Chicago River Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Lost deck plate girder bridge over West Fork South Branch Chicago River (No longer exists) on Chicago Terminal Transfer Railroad
No longer exists
CTA Stockyards Line/CWI Overpass (Cook County, Illinois)Lost Through truss bridge over Chicago & Western Indiana Railroad on Chicagoo Transit Authority
Removed
CTA Red/Green Lines - Dan Ryan Double Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Steel stringer bridge over I/90-94, CTA Red Line 'L' on CTA Green Line 'L'
Open to traffic
35th Street Lift Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)
Lost bascule lift bridge over South Fork of South Branch Chicago River on 35th Street
Replaced by a new bridge in 1969
Lost bascule lift bridge over South Fork of South Branch Chicago River on 35th Street
Replaced by a new bridge in 1969
Old 35th Street Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Lost Through truss bridge over South Fork of South Branch Chicago River on 35th Street
Replaced by a new bridge
Wabash Railroad Bridge #1021 (Cook County, Illinois)
Steel stringer bridge over overflow ditch on Wabash, later N&W, now NS/Metra
Open to rail traffic
Steel stringer bridge over overflow ditch on Wabash, later N&W, now NS/Metra
Open to rail traffic
Archer Avenue Lift Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Lost Through truss bridge over South Fork of South Branch Chicago River on Archer Avenue
Replaced by a new bridge
Archer Avenue Swing Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Lost Bowstring through truss bridge over South Fork of South Branch Chicago River on Archer Avenue
Replaced by a new bridge
ATSF/C&A - South Fork South Branch Chicago River Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Lost Pratt through truss bobtail swing bridge over Chicago River South Fork South Branch on Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe/Chicago & Alton RR
No longer exists
Chicago & Alton Railroad Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Moveable warren through truss with no verticals bridge over Bubbly Creek (South Fork of South Branch of Chicago River) on Chicago & Alton Railroad
Open to traffic
BRC - 26th Avenue Overpass (Cook County, Illinois)Pony/through plate girder bridge over 26th Street on Belt Railway
Open to traffic
BNSF - Kostner Avenue Overpass (Cook County, Illinois)Steel stringer bridge over Kostner Ave on BNSF RR
Open to traffic
BRC/BNSF Overpass (Cook County, Illinois)Pony/through plate girder bridge over BNSF/Metra RR on Belt Railway
Open to traffic
Ogden Avenue Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Lost Warren through truss bridge over BNSF RR on Ogden Ave - US 66
Replaced by a new bridge
MJ - US66 Viaduct (Cook County, Illinois)Deck plate girder bridge over Ogden Ave (Old Rotute 66), BNSF RR & 26th St on Manufactures Junction Railway
Open to traffic
BRC - Ogden Avenue Overpass (Cook County, Illinois)Bridge over Ogden Ave (Old Rotute 66) on Belt Railway of Chicago
Open to traffic
BRC - Hawthorne Plant Overpass (Cook County, Illinois)Pony/through plate girder bridge over Abandoned Western Electric plant road on Belt Railway
Open to traffic
South Ashland Avenue Bridge (Old) (Cook County, Illinois)Lost Bridge over South Branch Chicago River on Ashland Avenue
Replaced by a new bridge
Second Ashland Avenue Bridge (Old) (Cook County, Illinois)Lost Pratt through truss bridge over South Branch Chicago River on South Ashland Avenue
Replaced by a new bridge
South Ashland Avenue Bascule Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Bascule bridge over South Branch Chicago River on Ashland Avenue in Chicago
Open to traffic
BNSF - Marshall Boulevard Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Pony/through plate girder bridge over Marshall Boulevard on BNSF Railway
Open to traffic
CTA - Ogden Avenue Overpass (Cook County, Illinois)Bridge over Ogden Ave (Old Rotute 66) on CTA Pink Line
Open to traffic
BNSF - Fuller Street Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Pony/through plate girder bridge over Fuller Street on BNSF Railway
Open to traffic
CTA Pink Line/BOCT Overpass (Cook County, Illinois)
Lost Camelback through truss bridge over Baltimore & Ohio Chicago Terminal on Chicago Transit Authority Pink Line
Replaced by a new bridge
Lost Camelback through truss bridge over Baltimore & Ohio Chicago Terminal on Chicago Transit Authority Pink Line
Replaced by a new bridge
South Western Avenue Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)
Lost Pratt through truss bridge over West Fork South Branch Chicago River on South Western Avenue
Channel filled in and bridge removed.
Lost Pratt through truss bridge over West Fork South Branch Chicago River on South Western Avenue
Channel filled in and bridge removed.
Loomis Street Swing Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Lost Through truss bridge over South Branch Chicago River on Loomis Street
Replaced by a new bridge
Laramie Avenue Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Lost Whipple through truss bridge over CB&Q RR on Laramie Avenue
Replaced by a new bridge
Loomis Street Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Bascule bridge over South Branch Chicago River on Loomis Street in Chicago
Open to traffic
Old Loomis Street Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Lost Scherzer rolling lift bridge over South Branch Chicago River on Loomis Street
Replaced by a new bridge
Metra - 43rd Street Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Pony/through plate girder bridge over 43rd Street on Metra Rock Island District
Open to traffic
Metra - Root Street Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)
Pony/through plate girder bridge over Root Street on Metra
Open to traffic
Pony/through plate girder bridge over Root Street on Metra
Open to traffic
BNSF - S&S Canal Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Two track Pratt through truss bridge over Sanitary & Ship Canal on BNSF (former Santa Fe) Railroad
Open to traffic
Throop Street Bridge (Old) (Cook County, Illinois)Howe through truss bridge over South Branch Chicago River on South Throop Street
No longer exists
Throop Street Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Lost Through truss bridge over South Branch Chicago River on Throop Street
Removed but not replaced
Racine Avenue Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Lost Bridge over South Fork South Branch Chicago River (AKA Bubbly Creek) on Racine Avenue & Railroad
No longer exists
CR - Dearborn Street Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Pony/through plate girder bridge over Dearborn Street on Conrail
Intact but closed to all traffic
Douglas Park Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Steel arch bridge over Burkhardt Park Lake on Burkhardt Drive
Open to pedestrians
CN - Ogden Ave Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Bridge over Ogden Ave (Old Rotute 66) & Austin Blvd on CNRR (former Illinois Central)
Open to traffic
CSX - Ogden Avenue Overpass (Cook County, Illinois)Abandoned bridge over Ogden Ave (Old Rotute 66) on Former Penn Central RR
Abandoned
CN - Ogden Ave Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Bridge over Ogden Ave (Old Route 66) on IHBrr (former Penn Central)
CSX - Ogden Avenue Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Deck plate girder bridge over Ogden Avenue on CSX Transportation
Intact but closed to all traffic
Wabash Railroad Bridge #1024 - Stony Creek (Cook County, Illinois)
Concrete rigid frame bridge over Stony Creek on Wabash, later N&W, now NS/Metra
Open to rail traffic
Concrete rigid frame bridge over Stony Creek on Wabash, later N&W, now NS/Metra
Open to rail traffic
UP - Ogden Avenue Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Deck Girder Bridge over Ogden Avenue on Union Pacific Railroad
Open to traffic
UP - South Western Avenue Overpass (Cook County, Illinois)
Steel stringer bridge over South Western Avenue on Union Pacific Railroad
Open to traffic
Steel stringer bridge over South Western Avenue on Union Pacific Railroad
Open to traffic
CR - S. Michigan Avenue Overpass (Cook County, Illinois)Abandoned pony/through plate girder bridge over Michigan Ave on Conrail
Abandoned
Halsted Street Lift Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Lost Pratt through truss bridge over South Branch Chicago River on Halsted Street
Replaced by a new bridge
Halsted Street Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Bascule bridge over South Branch Chicago River on Halsted Street in Chicago
Open to traffic
CR - S. Prairie Avenue Overpass (Cook County, Illinois)Pony/through plate girder bridge over S. Prairie Ave on Conrail
Abandoned
B&OCT - Independence Boulevard Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Pony/through plate girder bridge over S Independence Boulevard on Baltimore & Ohio Chicago Terminal (CSX) Railroad
Open to traffic
Dan Ryan Expy Chicago River Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Steel stringer bridge over S Branch Chicago River on I-90,94 Dan Ryan Expressway
Open to traffic
Harlem Avenue S&S Canal Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Pair of bascule bridges over the Sanitary & Ship Canal on Harlem Avenue (IL 43) in Chicago
Open to traffic
UP - Harrison Street Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Pony/through plate girder bridge over Harrison Street on Union Pacific Railroad
Open to traffic
Cermak Road Bridge (Old) (Cook County, Illinois)Lost Howe through truss bridge over South Branch Chicago River on Cermak Road Bridge
Replaced by a new bridge
Cermak Road Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Bascule bridge over South Branch Chicago River on Cermak Road in Chicago
Open to traffic
CRT/BRC Overpass (Cook County, Illinois)Lost Through truss bridge over Belt Railway of Chicago on Metropolitan West Side Elevated Railroad
Removed but not replaced
UP - I-290 Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Deck plate girder bridge over I-290, CTA Blue Line and Congress Parkway on Union Pacific Railroad
Open to traffic
Canal Street Bridge (1948) (Cook County, Illinois)Bascule bridge over South Branch Chicago River on Canal Street
Open to traffic
Canal Street Bridge (Pre-1902) (Cook County, Illinois)Lost Bridge over Chicago River South Branch
No longer exists
Canal Street Bridge (1902) (Cook County, Illinois)Pony truss bridge over South Branch Chicago River on Canal Street
No longer exists
PRR - South Branch Chicago River Swing Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Lost Pratt through truss bridge over Chicago River South Branch on Pittsburgh Fort Wayne & Chicago Railroad
Replaced by a new bridge
AMTK - Canal Street Lift Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Pratt through truss bridge over South Branch of Chicago River on Amtrak
Open to traffic
Grand Crossing Rail Bridge #3 (Cook County, Illinois)
Abandoned pony/through plate girder bridge over Canadian National Railway on Abandoned Norfolk Southern Railway
Derelict/abandoned
Abandoned pony/through plate girder bridge over Canadian National Railway on Abandoned Norfolk Southern Railway
Derelict/abandoned
Laramie Avenue Viaduct (Cook County, Illinois)
Steel stringer bridge over CSX Railroad on Laramie Avenue
Open to traffic
Steel stringer bridge over CSX Railroad on Laramie Avenue
Open to traffic
Metra - Cermak Road Overpass (Cook County, Illinois)Steel rigid frame bridge over Cermak Road on Metra
Open to traffic
UP - Madison Street Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Pony/through plate girder bridge over Madison Street on Union Pacific Railroad
Open to traffic
18th Street Bridge (1967) (Cook County, Illinois)Bascule bridge over South Branch Chicago River on 18th Street in Chicago
Open to traffic
18th Street Bridge (1868) (Cook County, Illinois)
Lost Pratt through truss bridge over South Branch Chicago River on 18th Streeet
Replaced by a new bridge
Lost Pratt through truss bridge over South Branch Chicago River on 18th Streeet
Replaced by a new bridge
18th Street Bridge (1888) (Cook County, Illinois)Lost Pratt through truss bridge over South Branch Chicago River on 18th Street
Replaced by a new bridge
Lawndale Ave S&S Canal Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Lost Bridge over Chicago Sanitary & Ship Canal on Lawndale Ave
No longer exists
18th Street Bridge (1905) (Cook County, Illinois)Warren deck truss bascule bridge over the South Branch on 18th Street
Replaced by a new bridge
12th Street Swing Bridge (1868) (Cook County, Illinois)
Lost Howe through truss bridge over South Branch Chicago River on 12th Street
Replaced by a new bridge
Lost Howe through truss bridge over South Branch Chicago River on 12th Street
Replaced by a new bridge
UP - Warren Boulevard Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Pony/through plate girder bridge over Warren Boulevard on Union Pacific Railroad
Open to traffic
CTA Pink Line - Ogden Avenue Overpass (Cook County, Illinois)Deck plate girder bridge over Ogden Ave (Old Rotute 66) on CTA Pink Line
Open to traffic
Joliet Rd Des Plaines River Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Stringer bridge over Des Plaines River on Joliet Road (Old Rte 66)
Open to traffic
UP - Washington Boulevard Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Pony/through plate girder bridge over Washington Boulevard on Union Pacific Railroad
Open to traffic
Garfield Park Suspension Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Wire suspension bridge over Garfield Park Lagoon on Pedestrian Walkway
Open to pedestrians only
Garfield Park Stone Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Lost Stone arch bridge over lagoon on park drive
Replaced by a new bridge
St. Charles Air Line Bridge (Old) (Cook County, Illinois)Lost Pratt through truss bridge over South Branch Chicago River on Illinois Central RR
Replaced by a new bridge
CTA Green Line/IC Overpass (Cook County, Illinois)Lost Pennsylvania through truss bridge over Illinois Central Railroad on Chicago Transit Authority Green Line
Removed
B&OCT - South Branch Chicago River Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Abandoned warren through truss bridge over South Branch Chicago River on Baltimore & Ohio Chicago Terminal Railroad
Derelict/abandoned
St. Charles Air Line Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Baltimore through truss bascule bridge over the Chicago River on CN RR
Open to traffic
BRC - Monroe Street Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Pony/through plate girder bridge over Monroe Street on Belt Railway of Chicago
Open to traffic
35th Street Pedestrian Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)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 sidewalks
Open to pedestrians only
Metra - Oakwood Boulevard Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)
Steel stringer bridge over Metra Electric Line and CN Railway on Oakwood Blvd
Open to traffic during reconstruction, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
Steel stringer bridge over Metra Electric Line and CN Railway on Oakwood Blvd
Open to traffic during reconstruction, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
CN/METRA - Midway Plaisance Bridges (Cook County, Illinois)Steel stringer bridge over Midway Plaisance, E59, E60th St on CNRR/METRA
Open to traffic
CN - Clark Street Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Pony/through plate girder bridge over Clark Street on Canadian National Railway
Replaced by a new bridge
ATSF/CWI Overpass (Cook County, Illinois)Lost Pony/through plate girder bridge over Chicago & Western Indiana Railroad on Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway
Filled in
127th Street Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Warren through truss bridge over Cal Sag Channel on 127th Street (IL 83) in Alsip/Crestwood
Open to traffic
Ogden Avenue Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)
Concrete tee beam bridge over Des Plaines River on Ogden Ave in Lyons
Open to traffic
Concrete tee beam bridge over Des Plaines River on Ogden Ave in Lyons
Open to traffic
Oakwood Blvd Lake Shore Drive Overpass (Cook County, Illinois)
Steel stringer bridge over Lake Shore Drive (US 41) on Oakwood Blvd
Open to traffic
Steel stringer bridge over Lake Shore Drive (US 41) on Oakwood Blvd
Open to traffic
CN - Dearborn Street Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Pony/through plate girder bridge over Dearborn Street on Canadian National Railway
Replaced by a new bridge
Kedzie Avenue Truss Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Through truss bridge over Cal Sag Channel on Kedzie Avenue in Blue Island
Open to traffic
Francisco Avenue Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Through truss bridge over Cal Sag Channel on Francisco Avenue in unincorporated area of Cook County
Open to traffic
Alsip Tank Farm Bridges (Cook County, Illinois)Set of 4 wire suspension bridges over Cal Sag Canal on Petroleum Pipline
In active use
Crawford Avenue Bridge (1931) (Cook County, Illinois)Through truss bridge over Cal Sag Channel on Crawford Avenue in Alsip/Crestwood
Open to traffic
43rd Street Pedestrian Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Pony/through plate girder bridge over METRA and S Lake Shore Drive US 41 on Footpath
Open to pedestrians only
Crawford Avenue Bridge (Pre 1931) (Cook County, Illinois)Lost deck truss bridge over Caumet Sag -Sanitary Canal on Crawford Avenue
Replaced by a new bridge
Cicero Avenue Cal-Sag Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Through truss bridge over Calumet Sag Channel on Cicero Avenue (IL 50) in Crestwood
Open to four-lane traffic
CN - State Street Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Pony/through plate girder bridge over State Street on Canadian National Railway
Replaced by a new bridge
Blue Island Yard Bridges (Cook County, Illinois)5 different Camelback Pratt through truss bridges on several different railroads crossing Cal Sag Channel
4 wider spans still in use by railroad, a 5th narrower span not used at this time
Roosevelt Road Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Bascule bridge over South Branch Chicago River on Roosevelt Road in Chicago
Open to traffic
CN - Bridge #2.14 (Cook County, Illinois)Deck plate girder bridge over Alleyway on Canadian National Railway
Replaced by a new bridge
CN/METRA - East 47th Street Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)
Concrete rigid frame bridge over East 47th Street on CNRR/METRA
Open to traffic
Concrete rigid frame bridge over East 47th Street on CNRR/METRA
Open to traffic
12th Street Swing Bridge (1886) (Cook County, Illinois)Lost Pratt through truss bridge over South Branch Chicago River on 12th Street
Replaced by a new bridge
12th Street Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Through truss bridge over Chicago River on 12th Street (Now Roosevelt Road)
Never built
CRT/CTA Lake Street Transfer (Cook County, Illinois)Lost Pony plate girder bridge over Chicago Transit Authority on Chicago Rapid Transit
Removed
Ridgeland Avenue Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Through truss bridge over Cal Sag Channel on Ridgeland Avenue in Alsip/Palos Hgts
Open to traffic
Metra - Cal-Sag Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Pair of through truss bridges over Calumet Sag Channel on Metra Rock Island Line
Open to traffic
CN - Wabash Avenue Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Pony/through plate girder bridge over Wabash Avenue on Canadian National Railway
Replaced by a new bridge
Metra - 55th Street Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Slab bridge over East 55th Street on Metra/CN railroads
Open to traffic
Union Park Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Lost Closed-spandrel arch bridge over Lagoon on Footpath
Removed but not replaced
CN - Wabash-Michigan Alley Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Deck plate girder bridge over Alleyway between Wabash Avenue and Michigan Avenue on Canadian National Railway
Open to traffic
Chatham Street Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Polygonal Warren through truss bridge over Cal Sag Channel on Chatham Street in Blue Island
Open to pedestrians, bicycles, and emergency vehicles
Western Avenue Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Through truss bridge over Cal Sag Channel on Western Avenue in Blue Island
Open to traffic
CN - Michigan Avenue Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Pony/through plate girder bridge over Michigan Avenue on Canadian National Railway
Replaced by a new bridge
Taylor Street Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Lost Deck truss bridge over South Branch Chicago River on Taylor Street
Removed but not replaced
IHB - S&S Canal Bridge (Old) (Cook County, Illinois)
Lost Pratt through truss bridge over Chicago Sanitary & Ship Canal on Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad
Collapsed
Lost Pratt through truss bridge over Chicago Sanitary & Ship Canal on Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad
Collapsed
IHB - S&S Canal Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Through truss bridge over Chicago Sanitary & Ship Canal on Indiana Harbor Belt/Soo Line RR's
Open
Division Street Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Through truss bridge over Cal Sag Channel on Division Street in Blue island
Reopened after rehabilitation
Lake Shore Drive - 47th Street Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Steel stringer bridge over 47th Street on Lake Shore Dr SB
Open to traffic
CN - Indiana Avenue Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Pony/through plate girder bridge over Indiana Ave on CNRR
Open to traffic
Wooded Island Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Lost Deck truss bridge over lagoon on Footpath
Replaced by a new bridge
Ashland Avenue Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Parker through truss bridge over Cal Sag Channel on Ashland Avenue in Calumet Park
Open to traffic
UP - Wood Street Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Deck plate girder bridge over Wood Street on Union Pacific Railroad
Open to traffic
CTT - South Branch Chicago River Lift Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Lost Warren double leaf rolling lift through truss bascule bridge over South Branch Chicago River on Grand Central Station RR
No longer exists
CTT - South Branch Chicago River Swing Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Pratt through truss bridge over South Branch Chicago River on Chicago Terminal Transfer Railroad
Replaced by a new bridge
Polk Street Lift Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Lost Pony truss bridge over South Branch Chicago River on Polk Street
Removed but not replaced
Clarence Darrow Memorial Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Steel stringer bridge over Jackson Park North Lagoon on Columbia Drive
Intact but closed to all traffic
CTA - "Polly "L"" Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Camelback through truss bridge over UP RR (formerly C&NW RR) on an Abandoned Metropolitan West Side Elevated Railroad line
Abandoned
UP - Paulina Street Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Deck plate girder bridge over Paulina Street on Union Pacific Railroad
Open to traffic
Harrison Street Bridge (Old) (Cook County, Illinois)Lost Through truss bridge over Chicago River on Harrison Street
Replaced by a new bridge
Harrison Street Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Bascule bridge over South Branch Chicago River on Harrison Street in Chicago
Open to traffic
Central Avenue Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)
Concrete rigid frame bridge over Tinley Creek on Central Avenue
Open to traffic
Concrete rigid frame bridge over Tinley Creek on Central Avenue
Open to traffic
Van Buren Street Viaduct (Cook County, Illinois)Lost Pratt through truss bridge over Chicago Union Station on Van Buren Street
Removed
H. Wallace Caldwell Memorial Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Wire suspension bridge over Des Plaines River on Pedestrian Trail
Open to pedestrians
Congress Parkway Bridges (Cook County, Illinois)Bascule bridge over South Branch Chicago River on Congress Parkway in Chicago
Open to traffic
Aulwurm Drive Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Abandoned warren pony truss bridge over Little Calumet River on Aulwurm Drive
Derelict/abandoned
Van Buren Street Bridge (Old) (Cook County, Illinois)Lost Pony truss bridge over Chicago River on Van Buren Street
Replaced by a new bridge
Van Buren Street Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Bascule bridge over South Branch Chicago River on Van Buren Street in Chicago
Open to traffic
CA&E - Chicago River Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Lost Pony truss bridge over Chicago River on Chicago, Aurora & Elgin Railroad
Removed but not replaced
Jackson Boulevard Swing Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Lost Camelback through truss bridge over Chicago River (south branch) on Jackson Blvd.
Replaced by a new bridge
Hayes Drive Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Closed-spandrel Melan concrete arch bridge over Jackson Park Lagoon on Hayes Drive in Chicago
Open to traffic, zoned for load
Jackson Boulevard Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Bascule bridge over South Branch Chicago River on Jackson Blvd. (original Rte 66)in Chicago
Open to traffic
Adams Street Swing Bridge (1889) (Cook County, Illinois)Lost Camelback through truss bridge over Chicago River (south branch) on Adams Street
Replaced by a new bridge
Central Station Footbridge (Cook County, Illinois)
Lost Steel stringer bridge over Illinois Central Railroad on Footpath
Removed
Lost Steel stringer bridge over Illinois Central Railroad on Footpath
Removed
CSL - Central Station Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)
Lost Steel stringer bridge over Illinois Central Railroad on Chicago Surface Lines
Removed
Lost Steel stringer bridge over Illinois Central Railroad on Chicago Surface Lines
Removed
Jackson Park Lagoon Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Stringer bridge over Jackson Park Lagoon on S. Lake Shore Drive (US 41) and Lakefront Trail in Chicago
Open to traffic
Adams Street Bridge (1927) (Cook County, Illinois)Bascule bridge over South Branch Chicago River on Adams Street (former westbound US 66) in Chicago
Open to traffic
Little Calumet River Halsted Street Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Through truss bridge over Little Calumet River on IL 1 (Halsted Street) in Chicago
Open to traffic
Monroe Street Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Bascule bridge over South Branch Chicago River on W. Monroe Street in Chicago
Open to traffic
11th Street Pedestrian Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Stringer bridge over Canadian National Railway on Pedestrian Pathway
Open to pedestrians only
Animal Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Arch bridge over Jackson Park Lagoon on Lake Shore Drive/Coast Guard Drive (US 41) in Chicago
Open to traffic
Sangamon Street Overpass (Cook County, Illinois)
Lost Through truss bridge over Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad on Sangamon Street
Removed
Lost Through truss bridge over Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad on Sangamon Street
Removed
Madison Street Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Bascule bridge over South Branch Chicago River on Madison Street in Chicago
Open to traffic
Madison Street Swing Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Lost Through truss bridge over Chicago River (south branch) on Madison Street
Replaced by a new bridge
Harlem Avenue Cal-Sag Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Through truss bridge over Cal Sag Channel on Harlem Avenue (IL 43) in Worth/Palos Heights
Open to traffic
Washington Blvd Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Bascule bridge over South Branch Chicago River on Washington Blvd in Chicago
Open to traffic
Halsted Street Overpass (Cook County, Illinois)Lost Pratt through truss bridge over Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad on Halsted Street
Replaced by a new bridge
Washington Blvd Bridge (Old) (Cook County, Illinois)Lost Through truss bridge over Chicago River on W Washington Boulevard
Replaced by a new bridge
CTA Green Line/Northwestern Terminal Overpass (Cook County, Illinois)Lost Warren through truss bridge over Metra on Chicago Transit Authority Green Line
Replaced by a new bridge
Randolph Street Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Twin-leaf bascule bridge over South Branch Chicago River on Randolph Street in Chicago
Open to traffic
Randolph Street Bridge (Old) (Cook County, Illinois)Lost Scherzer rolling lift bridge over South Branch Chicago River on Randolph Street
Replaced by a new bridge
Milwaukee Avenue Viaduct (Old) (Cook County, Illinois)Lost Through truss bridge over Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad on Milwaukee Avenue
Replaced by a new bridge
UP - Fulton Street Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Deck plate girder bridge over Fulton Street and Milwaukee Avenue on Union Pacific Railroad
Open to traffic
Milwaukee Avenue Viaduct (Cook County, Illinois)Lost Warren through truss bridge over Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad on Milwaukee Avenue
Removed
UP - N Milwaukee Avenue Overpass (Cook County, Illinois)Deck plate girder bridge over N Milwaukee Avenue on Union Pacific Railroad
Open to traffic
Lake Street Swing Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Lost Through truss bridge over South Branch Chicago River on Lake Street, Lake Street Elevated Railway
Replaced by a new bridge
Lake Street Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Bascule bridge over South Branch Chicago River on Lake Street and CTA Green/Pink Lines in Chicago
Open to traffic
UP - Prairie Alley Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Deck plate girder bridge over Canadian Pacific Railway on Union Pacific Railroad
Open to traffic
UP - Des Plaines Street Bridge (S) (Cook County, Illinois)Deck plate girder bridge over Des Plaines Street on Union Pacific Railroad
Open to traffic
CSX/Major Taylor Trail - Little Calumet River Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Warren through truss bridge over Little Calumet River on CSX RR Industial Spur (former Penn Central)/Major Taylor bike trail
Open
IC - Little Calumet River Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)
Deck plate girder bridge over Little Calumet River on Illinois Central RR
Open to traffic fixed in place
Deck plate girder bridge over Little Calumet River on Illinois Central RR
Open to traffic fixed in place
UP - Blommer Chocolate Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Slab bridge over Blommer Chocolate Entrance on Union Pacific Railroad
Open to traffic
UP - Des Plaines Street Bridge (N) (Cook County, Illinois)Deck plate girder bridge over Des Plaines Street on Union Pacific Railroad
Open to traffic
UP - Jefferson Street Viaduct (Cook County, Illinois)Pony/through plate girder bridge over Jefferson and Hubbard Streets on Union Pacific Railroad
Open to traffic
Grand Avenue Union Pacific Railroad Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Deck plate girder bridge over W Grand Ave and N Union Ave on UPRR
Open to traffic
UP - Kinzie Street Overpass (Cook County, Illinois)Deck plate girder bridge over Kinzie Street on Union Pacific Railroad
Open to traffic
CNW - Kinzie Street Bridge (Old) (Cook County, Illinois)Lost Quadrangular lattice through truss bridge over Chicago River on Chicago & North Western Railway
Replaced by a new bridge
CNW - Kinzie Street Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Warren through truss bridge over North Branch Chicago River on Union Pacific Railroad
Officially open to traffic; carries 1 UPRR "Hy-rail" truck annually
Kinzie Street Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Bascule bridge over North Branch Chicago River on Kinzie Street in Chicago
Open to traffic
Franklin Street Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Bascule bridge over Main Branch Chicago River on Franklin Street in Chicago
Open to traffic
MILW - North Branch Chicago River Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Lost Through truss bridge over North Branch Chicago River on Chicago Milwaukee St Paul & Pacific RR
Removed but not replaced
Grand Avenue Viaduct (Cook County, Illinois)Lost Double-intersection Warren through truss bridge over Railroad Tracks on Grand Avenue
Removed but not replaced
Gunsaulus Hall Galleries (Cook County, Illinois)
Through truss bridge over South Shore and South Bend Railroad on Museum Gallery
Open to museum visitors only
Through truss bridge over South Shore and South Bend Railroad on Museum Gallery
Open to museum visitors only
Grand Avenue Bridge (Old) (Cook County, Illinois)Lost Howe through truss bridge over North Branch Chicago River on Grand Avenue
Replaced by a new bridge
Ohio Street Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Bascule bridge over North Branch Chicago River on Ohio Street in Chicago
Open to traffic
Grand Avenue Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Bascule bridge over North Branch Chicago River on Grand Avenue in Chicago
Open to traffic
Main Street Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Lost Through truss bridge over Chicago River on Main Street
No longer exists
Wells Street Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Double-leaf bascule bridge over Main Branch Chicago River on N. Wells Street and CTA 'L' in Chicago
Open
Metra - Cal-Sag Canal Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Warren through truss bridge over Cal-Sag Channel on Norfolk Southern/Metra RR's
Open
Clark Street Bridge (Old) (Cook County, Illinois)Lost Pratt through truss bridge over Main Chicago River on Clark Street
Replaced by a new bridge
Erie Street Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Lost Deck truss bascule bridge over North Branch Chicago River, C&NW RR on Erie Street
Removed but not replaced
Wabash - Calumet-Sag Channel Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)
Lost Deck plate girder bridge over Calumet-Sag Channel on Wabash, later N&W, now NS/Metra
Replaced by a new bridge
Lost Deck plate girder bridge over Calumet-Sag Channel on Wabash, later N&W, now NS/Metra
Replaced by a new bridge
Nichols Bridgeway (Cook County, Illinois)
Bridge over Monroe Street on walkway from Millennium Park to Art Institute of Chicago
Open to pedestrians only
Bridge over Monroe Street on walkway from Millennium Park to Art Institute of Chicago
Open to pedestrians only
LaSalle Street Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Bascule bridge over Main Branch Chicago River on N. LaSalle Street in Chicago
Open to traffic
Southwest Highway Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Through truss bridge over Cal Sag Channel on Southwest Highway (IL 7) in Palos Heights
Open to traffic
Clark Street Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Bascule bridge over Main Branch Chicago River on N. Clark Street in Chicago
Open to traffic
Dearborn Street Bridge (1907) (Cook County, Illinois)Lost Pony truss bridge over Main Chicago River on Dearborn Street
Replaced by a new bridge
Second Dearborn Street Bridge (1888) (Cook County, Illinois)Howe through truss bridge on Dearborn Street
Replaced by a new bridge
Dearborn Street Drawbridge (1834) (Cook County, Illinois)Lost Timber drawbridge over Chicago River on Dearborn Street
Replaced by a new bridge
Dearborn Street Bridge (1963) (Cook County, Illinois)Bascule bridge over Main Branch Chicago River on Dearborn Street in Chicago
Open to traffic
Chicago Avenue Bridge (2018) (Cook County, Illinois)Through truss bascule bridge over Chicago River North Branch on West Chicago Avenue
Open to traffic
State Street Swing Bridge (Old) (Cook County, Illinois)Lost Through truss bridge over Chicago River on State Street
Replaced by a new bridge
North Halsted Street Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Bascule bridge over North Branch Chicago River on Halsted Street in Chicago
Open to traffic
State Street Bridge (Old) (Cook County, Illinois)Lost Deck truss bridge over Chicago River on State Street
Replaced by a new bridge
State Street Swing Bridge (Older) (Cook County, Illinois)
Lost Bowstring through truss bridge over Chicago River on State Street
Destroyed by fire
Lost Bowstring through truss bridge over Chicago River on State Street
Destroyed by fire
Chicago Avenue Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Bascule bridge over North Branch Chicago River on Chicago Avenue in Chicago
Replaced by a new bridge
State Street Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Twin-leaf bascule bridge over Main Branch Chicago River on State Street in Chicago
Open to traffic
West Division Street Bascule Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Bascule bridge over North Branch Chicago River on Division Street in Chicago
Open to traffic
Wabash Avenue Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Bascule bridge over Main Branch Chicago River on Wabash Avenue in Chicago
Open to traffic
Rush Street Swing Bridge (Old) (Cook County, Illinois)Lost swing bridge over Chicago River on Rush Street
Replaced by a new bridge
Rush Street Swing Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Lost Through truss bridge over Chicago River on Rush Street
Removed but not replaced
Michigan Avenue Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Bascule bridge over Main Branch Chicago River on Michigan Avenue (former US 14) in Chicago
Open to traffic
Riverside Golf Club Suspension Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)
Wire suspension bridge over Des Plaines River on golf cart path
Open to golf cart and pedestrian traffic
Wire suspension bridge over Des Plaines River on golf cart path
Open to golf cart and pedestrian traffic
Ogden Avenue Viaduct (Cook County, Illinois)Lost viaduct over Chicago River North Branch and city streets on Ogden Avenue
No longer exists
North Halsted Street Bridge (Older) (Cook County, Illinois)Lost Pony truss bridge over North Branch Chicago River on North Halsted Street
Replaced by a new bridge
North Branch Canal Halsted Street Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Steel through arch Bridge over North Branch Chicago River on N. Halsted St
Open to traffic
North Halsted Street Bridge (Old) (Cook County, Illinois)Bascule bridge over North Branch Chicago River Canal on N. Halsted Street in Chicago
Demolished and replaced
Bloomingdale Trail - North Washtenaw Avenue Overpass (Cook County, Illinois)
Slab bridge over North Washtenaw Avenue on Bloomingdale Trail -
Open to pedestrians only
Slab bridge over North Washtenaw Avenue on Bloomingdale Trail -
Open to pedestrians only
Division Street Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Bascule bridge over Chicago River North Branch Canal on Division Street in Chicago
Replaced by temporary Bailey Bridge while new fixed bridge is built
Division Street Bridge (new) (Cook County, Illinois)Bailey pony truss bridge over Chicago River North Branch Canal on West Division Street
Open to traffic
West Division Street Bridge (Old) (Cook County, Illinois)Lost Howe through truss bridge over Chicago River North Branch on West Division Street
Replaced by a new bridge
Blackhawk Street Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Lost Pony truss bridge over North Branch Chicago River on Blackhawk Street
Removed but not replaced
Bloomingdale Trail - Western Avenue Overpass (Cook County, Illinois)Pony/through plate girder bridge over Western Avenue on Bloomingdale Line Park
Open to pedestrians only
SOO - Western Avenue Overpass (Cook County, Illinois)
Lost Slab bridge over Western Avnue on Abandoned Soo Line Railroad
Replaced by a new bridge
Lost Slab bridge over Western Avnue on Abandoned Soo Line Railroad
Replaced by a new bridge
IC - 134th Street Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)
Lost Bridge over 134th Street on Illinois Central RR
Removed but not replaced
Lost Bridge over 134th Street on Illinois Central RR
Removed but not replaced
Wabash Railroad Bridge #1034 - 119th St. Overpass (Cook County, Illinois)
Deck plate girder bridge over 119th St./W. College Dr. on Wabash, later N&W, now NS/Metra
Open to rail traffic
Deck plate girder bridge over 119th St./W. College Dr. on Wabash, later N&W, now NS/Metra
Open to rail traffic
Bloomingdale Trail - Winnebago Avenue Overpass (Cook County, Illinois)Pony/through plate girder bridge over Winnebago Avenue on Bloomingdale Trail
Open to pedestrians only
Columbus Drive Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Bascule bridge over Main Branch Chicago River on Columbus Drive in Chicago
Open to traffic
Bloomingdale Trail - Milwaukee Avenue Overpass (Cook County, Illinois)Through Girder bridge over N. Milwaukee Avenue on Bloomingdale Line Trail
Open to pedestrians only
Bloomingdale Trail - Leavitt Street Overpass (Cook County, Illinois)Slab bridge over Leavitt Street on Bloomingdale Trail
Open to pedestrians only
CN - Little Calumet River Bridges (Cook County, Illinois)Warren through truss bridge over Little Calumet River on CNRR (former Illinois Central), Metra, Amtrak
Open
IC - Little Calumet River Bridge (Old) (Cook County, Illinois)Lost Deck girder bridge over Little Calumet River on Illinois Central Railroad
Replaced by a new bridge
Wabash Railroad Bridge #1035 (Cook County, Illinois)
Deck plate girder bridge over S. 80th Ave. on Wabash, later N&W, now NS/Metra
Replaced by a new bridge
Deck plate girder bridge over S. 80th Ave. on Wabash, later N&W, now NS/Metra
Replaced by a new bridge
Bloomingdale Trail - Alleyway Overpass (Cook County, Illinois)
Slab bridge over Alleyway on Bloomingdale Line Park
Open to pedestrians only
Slab bridge over Alleyway on Bloomingdale Line Park
Open to pedestrians only
Indiana Avenue Bridge (Old) (Cook County, Illinois)Lost Double-intersection Warren through truss bridge over Little Calumet River on Indiana Avenue
Replaced by a new bridge
Bloomingdale Trail - Paulina Street Overpass (Cook County, Illinois)
Slab bridge over Paulina Street on Bloomingdale Line Park
Open to pedestrians only
Slab bridge over Paulina Street on Bloomingdale Line Park
Open to pedestrians only
Indiana Avenue Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Through truss bridge over Little Calumet River on Indiana Avenue in Chicago
Open to traffic
Cherry Avenue Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Bridge over North Branch Canal on Cherry Avenue, former Chicago/Milwaukee/St. Paul Railroad
Open to traffic from trains and pedestrains
North Avenue Bridge (Old) (Cook County, Illinois)Double-leaf bascule through truss bridge over North Branch Chicago River on North Avenue in Chicago
Replaced by a modern bridge
Bloomingdale Trail - Marshfield Avenue Overpass (Cook County, Illinois)
Steel stringer bridge over Marshfield Avenue on Bloomingdale Line Park
Open to pedestrians only
Steel stringer bridge over Marshfield Avenue on Bloomingdale Line Park
Open to pedestrians only
North Branch Chicago River North Avenue Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Bridge over North Branch Chicago River on North Avenue
Open to traffic
SOO - Ashland Avenue Overpass (Cook County, Illinois)
Pony/through plate girder bridge over Ashland Avenue on Abandoned Soo Line Railroad
Replaced and relocated
Pony/through plate girder bridge over Ashland Avenue on Abandoned Soo Line Railroad
Replaced and relocated
Electric Railway Suspension Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Wire suspension bridge over River on Electric Railway
Never built?
Weed Street Bridge (1891) (Cook County, Illinois)Lost Harmon folding lift bridge over Chicago River North Branch Canal on Weed Street
No longer exists
Lake Shore Drive Drawbridge (Cook County, Illinois)Double-deck bascule bridge over Main Branch Chicago River on Lake Shore Drive in Chicago
Open to traffic
CTM - Elston Avenue Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Pony plate girder bridge over Elston Avenue on Abandoned Chicago Terminal Railway
Intact but closed to all traffic
Wabash Railroad Bridge #1037 - 121st St. Overpass (Cook County, Illinois)
Lost Concrete slab bridge over W. 121st St. on Wabash, later N&W, now NS/Metra
Replaced by a new bridge
Lost Concrete slab bridge over W. 121st St. on Wabash, later N&W, now NS/Metra
Replaced by a new bridge
Ogden Slip Lake Shore Drive Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Through truss bascule bridge over Ogden Slip on Lake Shore Drive US 41
Replaced by a fixed span
CTA Blue Line - Eisenhower Expressway Overpass (Cook County, Illinois)Pony/through plate girder bridge over Eisenhower (Ike) Expy/I-290 on CTA
Open to traffic
CTA Blue Line - Des Plaines Avenue Overpass (Cook County, Illinois)Deck plate girder bridge over Des Plaines Ave on CTA
Open to traffic
UP - Little Calumet River Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Warren through truss bridge over Little Calumet River on Chicago & Western Indiana/Union Pacific RR's
Open
CSX - Des Plaines Avenue Overpass (Cook County, Illinois)Pony/through plate girder bridge over Des Plaines Ave on CSX RR (former Baltimore & Ohio RR)
Open to traffic
CA&E - Des Plaines River Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Pony plate girder bridge over Des Plaines River Bridge on Chicago, Aurora & Elgin Railroad
Removed
CN - Washington Boulevard Overpass (Cook County, Illinois)Pony/through plate girder bridge over Washington Blvd on Canadian National RR (former Soo Line RR)
Open to traffic
Madison Street Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)
Lost concrete arch bridge over Des Plaines River on Madison Street in Chicago
No longer exists
Lost concrete arch bridge over Des Plaines River on Madison Street in Chicago
No longer exists
Madison Street Bridge (OLD) (Cook County, Illinois)Lost Bowstring through truss bridge over Des Plaines River on Madison Street
No longer exists
CN - Hawthorne/Central Avenue Overpass (Cook County, Illinois)Pony/through plate girder bridge over Central Ave/UPRR/Hawthorne Ave on Canadian National RR (former Soo Line RR)
Open to traffic
CN - Lake Street Overpass (Cook County, Illinois)Deck plate girder bridge over Lake Street on Canadian National RR (former Soo Line RR)
Open to traffic
95th Street Bridge (1958) (Cook County, Illinois)Bascule bridge over Calumet River on 95th Street (US 12/US 20) in Chicago
Open to traffic
CN - Oak Avenue Overpass (Cook County, Illinois)Pony/through plate girder bridge over Oak Ave on Canadian National RR (former Soo Line RR)
Open to traffic
95th Street Bridge (1902) (Cook County, Illinois)Lost bascule truss bridge over Calumet River on 95th Street
Replaced by a new bridge
Ewing Avenue Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Bascule bridge over Calumet River on Ewing Avenue (US 41) in Chicago
Open to traffic
BO - Calumet River Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Lost Baltimore through bridge over Calumet River on B&O Railroad ( 2 tracks)
Destroyed by collision
NS - Calumet River Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Warren through truss with all verticals bridge over Calumet River on Norfolk Southern Railroad (formerly PFW&C RR)
Open to traffic
BO - Calumet River Bridge (Old) (Cook County, Illinois)Lost Howe through truss bridge over Calumet River on Baltimore & Ohio RR
Replaced by a new bridge
NS - NYC Bridge No. 6 (Cook County, Illinois)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 1973
CN - Chicago Avenue Overpass (Cook County, Illinois)Pony/through plate girder bridge over Chicago Ave on Canadian National RR (former Soo Line RR)
Open to traffic
Chicago Skyway Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Through truss bridge over Calumet River on I-90 in Chicago
Open to traffic
South Shore - WMI Recycling Overpass (Cook County, Illinois)
Steel stringer bridge over Entrance Road on Chicago. South Shore. & South Bend Railroad
Open to traffic
Steel stringer bridge over Entrance Road on Chicago. South Shore. & South Bend Railroad
Open to traffic
EJ&E - Calumet River Bridge #710 (Cook County, Illinois)Pratt through truss swing bridge over the Calumet River on Elgin Joliet & Eastern Ry
Replaced by a new bridge
CN - Calumet River Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Warren through truss bridge over Calumet River on Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Ry (now CNRR)
Open
100th Street Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Bascule bridge over Calumet River on E 100th Street in Chicago
Open to traffic
La Grange Road Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Pair of through truss bridges over Cal Sag Channel on La Grange Road (US 45)
Open to traffic
106th Street Bridge (1928) (Cook County, Illinois)Bascule bridge over Calumet River on 106th Street in Chicago
Open to traffic
106th Street Swing Bridge (1890's) (Cook County, Illinois)
Lost Through truss bridge over Calumet River on 106th Street
Replaced by a new bridge
Lost Through truss bridge over Calumet River on 106th Street
Replaced by a new bridge
130th Street Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Polygonal Warren through truss bridge over Little Calumet River on 130th Street in Chicago
Open to traffic
South Shore - 130th Street Railroad Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Warren through truss bridge over Calumet River on Chicago, South Shore & South Bend Ry
Open
130th Street Swing Bridge (Pre 1908) (Cook County, Illinois)Lost Bridge over Calumet River on East 130th Street
Replaced by a new bridge
South Shore - 130th Street Railroad Bridge (Old) (Cook County, Illinois)Lost Through truss bridge over Calumet River on Chicago Southshore & South Bend
Superstructure replaced
Lake Street Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Concrete arch bridge over Des Plaines River on Lake Street in River Forest
Open to traffic
NS - Calumet River Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Warren through truss bridge over Calumet River on Norfolk Southern Railroad (former Nickel Plate Ry)
Open
CWI - Calumet River Bridge (Old) (Cook County, Illinois)Lost Bridge over Calumet River on Chicago & Western Indiana Railroad
Replaced by a new bridge
Torrence Avenue Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Vertical lift bridge over Calumet River on Torrence Avenue in Chicago
Open to traffic
CWI - Calumet River Bridge (Older) (Cook County, Illinois)Lost Through truss bridge over Calumet River on Chicago & Western Indiana RR
Replaced by a new bridge
CWI - Calumet River Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Warren through truss with all verticals bridge over Calumet River on abandoned Chicago & Western Indiana Railroad
Closed to all traffic
PRR - Calumet River Swing Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Lost Pratt through truss swing bridge over Calumet River on Pennsylvania Railroad
Destroyed by collision
Ford Motor Plant Torrence Avenue Pedestrian Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Through truss bridge over Torrence Avenue on pedestrian pathway
Open to pedestrians only
Bishop Ford Expwy "Steel Bridge" (Cook County, Illinois)Pair of through truss bridges over Little Calumet River on I-94 in calumet City
Open to traffic
North Avenue Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Lost Pratt through truss bridge over Des Plaines River on North Avenue
Replaced by a new bridge
South Shore - Torrence Avenue Overpass (Cook County, Illinois)Modern polygonal Warren through truss bridge over Torrence Avenue on Chicago. South Shore. & South Bend Railroad
Open to traffic
CN - Des Plaines River Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Through truss bridge over Des Plaines River on CNRR (former Soo Line RR)
Open to traffic
104th Ave Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Through truss bridge over Cal Sag Channel on 104th Ave (Willow Springs Rd)
Open to traffic
IHB - Little Calumet River Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Warren through truss bridge over Little Calumet River on Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad
Open
Torrence Avenue Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Through truss bridge over Grand Calumet River on Torrence Avenue in Chicago
demolished
IHB - Madison Street Bridge (E) (Cook County, Illinois)
Deck plate girder bridge over Madison Street on Indiana Harbor Belt Company
Open to traffic
Deck plate girder bridge over Madison Street on Indiana Harbor Belt Company
Open to traffic
Southeast Highway Overpass Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)
Deck plate girder bridge over La Grange Road (US 45) on Southwest Highway (IL 7) in Orland Park
Replaced by new bridge
Deck plate girder bridge over La Grange Road (US 45) on Southwest Highway (IL 7) in Orland Park
Replaced by new bridge
Wabash Railroad Bridge #1043A - LaGrange Rd. Overpass (Cook County, Illinois)
Deck plate girder bridge over US Hwy. 45/S. LaGrange Rd. on Wabash, later N&W, now NS/Metra
Replaced by a new bridge
Deck plate girder bridge over US Hwy. 45/S. LaGrange Rd. on Wabash, later N&W, now NS/Metra
Replaced by a new bridge
CN - US-45 Overpass (Cook County, Illinois)Pony/through plate girder bridge over US-45 on CN Railroad
Open to traffic
Wabash Railroad Bridge #1046 (Cook County, Illinois)
Lost Timber stringer bridge over 144th St. on Wabash Railroad
Replaced by a new bridge
Lost Timber stringer bridge over 144th St. on Wabash Railroad
Replaced by a new bridge
IHB - Grand Calumet River Bridge (Cook County, Illinois)Polygonal Warren pony truss with no verticals bridge over Grand Calumet River on Indiana Harbor Belt RR
Replaced by a new bridge
MON - Hohman Avenue Railroad Bridge (Lake County, Indiana)Abandoned Warren through truss with alternating verticals bridge over Grand Calumet River on Monon Railroad (abandoned)
Demolished by Illegal Scrapping
ERIE - Grand Calumet River 'ED' Bridge (Lake County, Indiana)Lost Warren through truss bridge over Grand Calumet River on Erie Railroad
Demolished