Nestled in a wooded area of Evanston crossing the North Shore Channel is a historic railroad bridge.   At various times it was used by  the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific RR. and the Chicago , North Shore and Milwaukee interurban line.  Currently it is used by the CTA Purple line.

The bridge is a Warren through truss with all verticals.  Largest span measures 175 feet.  Total length is 425 feet.     It was built in 1909.  Bridge engineer was listed as Carlton R. Dart.