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Metra Cal Sag Canal Bridge

This is a railroad bridge over the Cal Sag Canal.  It is located in Palos Heights.  Its description is a Polygonal Warren Through Truss with all verticals.  The length of the largest span is 280 feet.  Total length is 530 feet.   Railroads using this bridge include:  Commuter Rail, Metra, Norfolk and Western Railroad, Norfolk and Southern Railroad.  The bridge is located between the Southwest Highway Bridge and the Harlem Avenue Bridge.

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Metra Cal Sag Canal

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Metra Cal Sag Canal

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Metra Cal Sag Canal

 

Metra Cal Sag Canal Bridge

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