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CSX Ogden Avenue Bridge

Steel Stringer Bridge over Ogden Avenue (Former US-66)
Near West Side, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois

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Name CSX Ogden Avenue Bridge
Built By Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis Railway
Contractor Unknown
Currently Owned By CSX Transportation
Length 140 Feet Total, 30 Foot Largest Span
Width 4 Tracks
Height Above Ground 12 Feet 10 Inches
Superstructure Type Steel Stringer
Substructure Type Concrete and Steel Tower
Date Built 1912
Traffic Count 0 Trains/Day (Bridge is Closed to Traffic)
Current Status Closed to Traffic
Significance Local Significance
Documentation Date June 2015


Like many other bridges in Chicago, this bridge, as well as its neighbors are simple steel stringer bridges, resting on steel bents.
However, unlike many other bridges in Chicago, this bridge has the outer faces encased, which once contained many decorative tiles.
Built in 1912, the bridge consists of six steel stringer spans, set onto concrete and steel substructures.
The bridge once crossed US-66, a major road to the American Southwest.
In addition, the bridge also borders the CN Bridge and the UP Bridge.
However, the bridge has seen a significant alteration by local advertisements and paint, which cover up the original architectural details.
The bridge once carried a maximum of 4 tracks and is currently not in use. It is not known if the bridge will ever be used again.
Overall, the bridge appears to be in good condition, recently receiving a coat of paint.

The photo above is an overview.

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Build Date Chicago track elevation ordinances
Railroad Line History Source ICC Valuation Information, Compiled by Richard S. Steele