Wabash Avenue Bridge, Road bridge in downtown Chicago, United States
The Wabash Avenue Bridge spans the Chicago River with a double-leaf bascule structure, connecting the Near North Side with the Loop district.
The Ketler-Elliott Company completed the construction of the Wabash Avenue Bridge in December 1930, implementing a distinctive railing height truss design.
The bridge received a new name in 1985 to commemorate Sun-Times columnist Irv Kupcinet, reflecting the influence of local journalism on city landmarks.
The structure extends 345 feet in length and 90 feet in width, accommodating approximately 5,800 vehicles daily across its reinforced steel deck.
Two identical control houses with Indiana limestone walls and copper lead clad roofs stand at the northwest and southwest corners of the bridge.
Location: Illinois
Official opening: 1930
GPS coordinates: 41.88790,-87.62680
Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45
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