Kinzie Street Bridge, Movable bridge in Downtown Chicago, United States.
The Kinzie Street Bridge extends 195 feet across the north branch of the Chicago River with a steel truss structure and mechanical lifting system.
Built in 1909 by Alexander von Babo and John J. Gallery, this single-leaf bascule bridge represented a major advancement in movable bridge engineering.
The bridge bears the name of John Kinzie, an early Chicago settler who influenced the development of the region in the nineteenth century.
The structure carries four traffic lanes and connects both sides of the Chicago River, serving approximately 6,650 vehicles daily through the downtown area.
In 1992, work on the bridge's pilings caused damage to an underground freight tunnel, resulting in extensive flooding throughout Chicago's Loop district.
Location: Chicago
GPS coordinates: 41.88907,-87.63940
Latest update: May 10, 2025 20:49
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