Nichols Bridgeway, Pedestrian footbridge in Chicago, United States.
The Nichols Bridgeway is a pedestrian footbridge in Chicago that spans about 620 feet across Monroe Street. It connects Millennium Park's Great Lawn with the Modern Wing of the Art Institute of Chicago.
The bridge was designed by renowned architect Renzo Piano and constructed between 2007 and 2009. It received an Award of Merit from the Structural Engineers Association of Illinois for its engineering achievement.
This footbridge links two major cultural institutions, allowing visitors to flow between art exhibitions and outdoor park spaces. Walking across it, you experience how naturally this connection brings together different ways of engaging with art and nature.
The bridge features an aluminum deck with built-in heating elements and anti-slip surfaces for safe crossings during icy and wet conditions. You can use it year-round since it remains accessible even during harsh winter weather.
The structure features a white steel framework inspired by boat hull design that rises gradually to the third floor of the Modern Wing. As you cross, views of Michigan Avenue unfold, creating a surprisingly open feeling despite the height.
Location: Illinois
Inception: May 16, 2009
Official opening: May 16, 2009
GPS coordinates: 41.88060,-87.62250
Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:00
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