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Main Br Chicago Riv

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TypeBascule (drawbridge)
Vertical clearance (closed)16.1 ft
Horizontal clearance160 ft
CarriesN CLARK ST
Year built1929
Position41° 53.276′ N, 87° 37.861′ W
Clearance sourceFHWA National Bridge Inventory

Spans

SpanTypeClearanceBuilt
1Bascule (drawbridge)16.1 ft1929
2Bascule (drawbridge)16.1 ft1963
3Bascule (drawbridge)19 ft1920
4Bascule (drawbridge)22 ft1937
5Bascule (drawbridge)16.1 ft1920
6Bascule (drawbridge)16.1 ft1949
7Bascule (drawbridge)16.1 ft1930
8Bascule (drawbridge)16.1 ft1922

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