Cherry Avenue Bridge, Railway bridge in Near North Side, Chicago, US
The Cherry Avenue Bridge spans 230 feet across the North Branch of the Chicago River with a steel and concrete construction featuring a 120-foot main span.
The Wisconsin Bridge & Iron Company constructed this railroad crossing in 1902 for the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad to connect industrial areas.
The bridge represents early 20th-century engineering practices, demonstrating the industrial growth period of Chicago through its asymmetrical swing bridge design.
Located south of North Avenue, the structure now serves pedestrians and cyclists while maintaining its status as a Chicago Landmark since December 2007.
The bridge utilizes a concrete counterweight on its shorter section, making it one of only two remaining bobtail swing bridges in Chicago.
Location: Illinois
GPS coordinates: 41.91030,-87.65550
Latest update: March 15, 2025 04:53
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