Randolph Street Bridge, Bascule bridge in downtown Chicago, US
The Randolph Street Bridge spans over the Chicago River, connecting the east and west sections of downtown Chicago through a modern engineering structure.
During the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, the bridge served as a critical escape route for thousands of residents fleeing from advancing flames.
The bridge connects to Randolph Street, named after Edmund Randolph, the first United States Attorney General who served from 1789 to 1795.
The bridge operates with a bascule mechanism that lifts one half of the roadway, allowing river vessels to pass through the Chicago River.
Metra's Millennium Station, located beneath Randolph Street near the bridge, functions as a central transportation hub for regional train services.
Location: Illinois
GPS coordinates: 41.88445,-87.63794
Latest update: March 9, 2025 02:17
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