Franklin Street Bridge, Bascule bridge in Chicago, United States.
The Franklin Street Bridge spans across the Chicago River with a 220-foot clear span and connects the Near North Side with The Loop district.
The bridge, constructed by the Ketler-Elliott Company and opened in October 1920, represents a significant advancement in Chicago's transportation infrastructure development.
The structure forms part of the Illinois & Michigan Canal National Heritage Corridor, reflecting the engineering capabilities of early twentieth-century Chicago.
The bridge carries four lanes of northbound traffic with sidewalks on both sides, measuring 62 feet in width and providing 18.7 feet of clearance beneath.
The bridge earned recognition in popular media when it appeared in the 2005 film Batman Begins, representing part of the fictional Gotham City.
Location: Illinois
Official opening: October 1920
GPS coordinates: 41.88720,-87.63580
Latest update: March 4, 2025 19:52
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