Canal Street railroad bridge
Canal Street railroad bridge, Vertical-lift railroad bridge in Chicago, US
The Canal Street railroad bridge spans the South Branch of the Chicago River with two tracks crossing at a 40-degree angle to the waterway.
Engineers Waddell and Harrington designed this structure in 1914 to replace a swing bridge, constructing it above the existing bridge to maintain rail operations.
This engineering structure received recognition as a Chicago Landmark in 2007, reflecting the city's industrial and transportation development throughout the twentieth century.
The bridge serves Amtrak, Metra Heritage Corridor, and Metra SouthWest Service trains while lifting 130 feet to allow river vessels to pass underneath.
When completed in 1915, the bridge's main span weighed 1500 tons, establishing it as the heaviest vertical-lift bridge span in the United States.
Location: Illinois
Inception: July 30, 1914
GPS coordinates: 41.85560,-87.63700
Latest update: March 9, 2025 06:55
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