Clark Street Bridge, Road bridge in downtown Chicago, United States
The Clark Street Bridge extends 346 feet across the Chicago River, featuring a double-leaf bascule mechanism that lifts to allow water vessels passage beneath.
The current structure, completed in 1929, represents the eighth bridge built at this location since 1840, when the first wooden floating bridge crossed the river.
The bridge stands within an extensive network of movable bridges that shaped Chicago's development as a major transportation hub connecting the Near North Side with The Loop.
Multiple traffic lanes and sidewalks on both sides provide access for vehicles and pedestrians crossing between Clark Street in the Loop and the Near North Side.
The bridge incorporates curved top chords and metal rivet-connected Pratt pony trusses, matching the architectural elements of nearby La Salle Street and Franklin Street bridges.
Location: Illinois
Official opening: 1929
GPS coordinates: 41.88750,-87.63100
Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:29
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