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N Br Chicago River

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TypeBascule (drawbridge)
Vertical clearance (closed)32.2 ft
Horizontal clearance138 ft
CarriesOHIO ST JFK FEEDER
Year built1961
Position41° 53.546′ N, 87° 38.599′ W
Clearance sourceFHWA National Bridge Inventory

Spans

SpanTypeClearanceBuilt
1Bascule (drawbridge)32.2 ft1961
2Bascule (drawbridge)16.1 ft1936
3Fixed16.1 ft1914
4Bascule (drawbridge)16.1 ft1913
5Bascule (drawbridge)16.1 ft1955
6Bascule (drawbridge)16.1 ft1916
7Fixed17.1 ft1896

YachtWay Waters: tides, bridges, inlets and marinas. Updated 5 Nov 2026. Tides: NOAA CO-OPS. Bridges: NOAA Coast Pilot, FHWA National Bridge Inventory. Marinas: YachtWay, OpenStreetMap. Built by YachtWay.