
A View of new Bridge from the east. Note the old bridge tender house on the left

Historic Chicago Avenue Bascule Bridge

Bridge Tender House
In November, 2018, the bascule bridge over the North Branch of the Chicago River closed. This historic structure dating back to 1914 was demolished. After a period of 3 months, an interim bridge with two eastbound and one westbound lane was installed. This temporary structure will remain in place until 2021. At This time, construction of a permanent replacement will begin.

Demolished Chicago Avenue Bridge

Demolished Chicago Avenue Bridge

Demolished Chicago Avenue Bridge

View of the new bridge from the east. Note the old bridge tender house

East end of new bridge. Note old bridge iron work

New Bridge Pedestrian Walk Note Old Bridge Tender House in the Distance

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Bridge Viewed from the West

Old Bridge Ironworks

New Bridge Manufacturers Emblem

View of North Branch of Chicago River from New Chicago Avenue Bridge

Old Bridge Iron Work

New Chicago Avenue Bridge

Old Bridge Iron Work and Old Bridge Tender House.