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Elgin Joliet and Eastern Railroad Drawbridge

Elgin Joliet and Eastern Railroad Drawbridge on Illinois Rivernear Joliet area, IL; closed clearance about 30.9 ft. Movable rail bridge.

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Planning only Drawbridge / movable Railroad bridgeAir draft concern
WaterwayIllinois River
Route SegmentIllinois / Chicago
Route VariantInland Rivers / Chicago or Cal-Sag
State / ProvinceIL
Nearest CityJoliet area
Mile MarkerRM 270.6
Bridge TypeLift railroad
Source Confidencemedium

Clearance And Opening Details

Vertical Clearance Closed30.90 ft
Vertical Clearance Open60.90 ft
Horizontal Clearance300.10 ft
VHF ChannelNot verified
PhoneNot verified
Last Verified2026-06-08
Bridge contact information has not been verified yet. Confirm current opening procedures before transit.
Verify against current water level / bridge gauge before transit.

Planning Notes

Air Draft Notes
Closed/air-draft clearance: 30.9 ft. Open clearance: 60.9 ft. Datum/reference: Low Operating Level / Flat Pool; NGVD 1929. Clearance band: Route-relevant
Opening Schedule
Lift bridge; verify rail operations.
Operator / Contact
Not verified
Navigation Notes
Lift bridge; verify rail operations. Approach near industrial Joliet corridor. Closed/air-draft clearance: 30.9 ft. Open clearance: 60.9 ft. Datum/reference: Low Operating Level / Flat Pool; NGVD 1929. Clearance band: Route-relevant Lift bridge; verify rail operations.
Regulatory Notes
Lift bridge; verify rail operations. Approach near industrial Joliet corridor.