Located in the Grand Boulevard neighborhood of Chicago, this bridge crosses South Prairie Avenue at E. 40th Street.
Built in 1905 as the Chicago Junction Railway raised their tracks through the area, the bridge consists of a trio of through plate girder spans, set onto concrete and steel substructures. While the bridge was originally built for three tracks, only two tracks remain.
In addition, the bridge consists of a ballasted deck. This deck has protected the bridge since construction, although it has partially failed. The bridge has been abandoned for many years, although it has not been removed.
This type of bridge is typical for early grade separations in Chicago.
Overall, the bridge appears to be in fair to poor condition, as the bridge has some significant deterioration. It is unknown who currently owns the bridge.
The author has ranked this bridge as being locally significant, due to the common design.
The photo above is an overview.