La Salle Street Bridge

The La Salle Street Bridge spans 242 feet across the Chicago River, connecting the Near North Side with the Loop through four bridge tender houses.

Completed in 1928 at a cost of 2.5 million dollars, the bridge stands as part of the city plan to improve access between the Loop and north Chicago.

The Chicago Municipal Device, an inverted Y symbol, appears on the mansard roofs of the bridge's four control houses, representing the three branches of the river.

The bridge accommodates over 12,000 vehicles daily and allows boat traffic to pass underneath through its movable double-leaf mechanism.

Unlike most Chicago movable bridges, this structure features four bridge tender houses instead of the standard two, marking its special status.

Location: Illinois

Official opening: 1928

GPS coordinates: 41.88750,-87.63250

Latest update: March 3, 2025 22:42