Railroad Bridges in Cook County , Illinois
Cook County is located in northeast Illinois, and is the most populous county in Illinois. The seat and largest city are both Chicago.
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CPKC Belmont Avenue Bridge (Irving Park)
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CPKC Belmont Avenue Bridge (Irving Park)
(Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Bridge #A-26)
This through plate girder bridge carries the Metra Milwaukee District North Line over Belmont in the Irving Park neighborhood of Chicago
Irving Park, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois to Avondale, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
Owner: Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited
Status: In Use
Built 1899
by
Lassig Bridge & Iron Works of Chicago
for
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Design:
76' through plate girder
Description:
Through plate girder bridge over Belmont Avenue
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CPKC Irving Park Road Bridge (Irving Park)
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CPKC Irving Park Road Bridge (Irving Park)
(Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Bridge #A-34)
This through plate girder bridge carries the Metra Milwaukee District North Line over Irving Park Road
Irving Park, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois to Portage Park, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
Owner: Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited
Status: In Use
Built 1899
by
Lassig Bridge & Iron Works of Chicago
for
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Design:
64' and 2-24' through plate girder
Description:
Through plate girder bridge over Irving Park Road
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Bloomingdale Trail - Hermitage Avenue Bridge
Bloomingdale Trail - Hermitage Avenue Bridge
(Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Bridge #Z-8F)
This concrete slab bridge carries the Bloomingdale (606) Trail over Hermitage Avenue in the West Town neighborhood of Chicago
West Town, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
Owner: City of Chicago
Status: Open to Pedestrian Traffic
Built 1914
by
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Design:
2-20' and 2-10' concrete slabs
Description:
Concrete slab bridge over Hermitage Avenue
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CN North Avenue Bridge (Melrose Park)
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CN North Avenue Bridge (Melrose Park)
(Soo Line Railroad Bridge #13.25)
This through plate girder bridge crosses Illinois Route 64 (North Avenue) in Melrose Park
Melrose Park, Cook County, Illinois
Owner: Canadian National Railway
Status: In Use
Built 1963
by
Unknown
for
Soo Line Railroad
Design:
2-70' through plate girder and 2-15' concrete slab
Description:
Through plate girder bridge over Illinois Route 64 (North Avenue)
Significance:
Bloomingdale Trail - Rockwell Street Bridge
Bloomingdale Trail - Rockwell Street Bridge
(Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Bridge #Z-10J)
This concrete slab bridge carries the Bloomingdale (606) Trail over Rockwell Street in the West Town neighborhood of Chicago
West Town, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
Owner: City of Chicago
Status: Open to Pedestrian Traffic
Built 1914
by
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Design:
2-20' and 2-10' concrete slabs
Description:
Concrete slab bridge over Rockwell Street
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CPKC Milwaukee Avenue Bridge (Irving Park)
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CPKC Milwaukee Avenue Bridge (Irving Park)
(Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Bridge #A-32)
This through plate girder bridge once carried the Metra Milwaukee District North Line over Milwaukee Avenue
Irving Park, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
Owner: Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Built 1899
by
Lassig Bridge & Iron Works of Chicago
for
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Design:
2-48' and 2-30' through plate girders
Description:
Through plate girder bridge over Milwaukee Avenue
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UP Rosehill Drive Bridge
UP Rosehill Drive Bridge
(Chicago & North Western Railway Bridge #1307 1/4)
This through plate girder bridge carries the Union Pacific North Line over Rosehill Drive in the Lincoln Square neighborhood of Chicago
Lincoln Square, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
Owner: Union Pacific Railroad
Status: In Use
Built 1907
by
American Bridge Company of New York
for
Chicago & North Western Railway
Design:
57' through plate girder
Description:
Through plate girder bridge over Rosehill Drive
Significance:
UP Bryn Mawr Avenue Bridge (Lincoln Square)
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UP Bryn Mawr Avenue Bridge (Lincoln Square)
(Chicago & North Western Railway Bridge #1307)
This trough floor steel stringer bridge carries the Union Pacific North Line over Bryn Mawr Avenue in the Lincoln Square neighborhood of Chicago
Lincoln Square, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
Owner: Union Pacific Railroad
Status: In Use
Built 1907
by
American Bridge Company of New York
for
Chicago & North Western Railway
Design:
2-21' and 2-12' trough floor steel stringer
Description:
Trough floor steel stringer bridge over Bryn Mawr Avenue
Significance:
Bloomingdale Trail - Winchester Avenue Bridge
Bloomingdale Trail - Winchester Avenue Bridge
(Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Bridge #Z-8K)
This concrete slab bridge carries the Bloomingdale (606) Trail over Winchester Avenue in the West Town neighborhood of Chicago
West Town, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
Owner: City of Chicago
Status: Open to Pedestrian Traffic
Built 1914
by
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Design:
2-20' and 2-10' concrete slabs
Description:
Concrete slab bridge over Winchester Avenue
Significance:
UP Belmont Avenue Bridge (North Center)
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UP Belmont Avenue Bridge (North Center)
(Chicago & North Western Railway Bridge #1302)
This through plate girder bridge carries the Union Pacific North Line over Belmont Avenue in the North Center neighborhood of Chicago
North Center, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
Owner: Union Pacific Railroad
Status: In Use, Scheduled For Replacement
Built 1896
by
Lassig Bridge & Iron Works of Chicago
for
Chicago & North Western Railway
Design:
70' through plate girder
Description:
Through plate girder bridge over Belmont Avenue
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