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Michigan Avenue Bridge

Michigan Avenue Bridge on Chicago Rivernear Chicago, IL; closed clearance about 18.7 ft. Low downtown bridge.

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41.88870000, -87.62440000

Planning only Drawbridge / movable Air draft concern
WaterwayChicago River
Route SegmentIllinois / Chicago
Route VariantInland Rivers / Chicago or Cal-Sag
State / ProvinceIL
Nearest CityChicago
Mile MarkerRM 326.4
Bridge TypeBascule
Source Confidencemedium

Clearance And Opening Details

Vertical Clearance Closed18.70 ft
Vertical Clearance OpenNot verified
Horizontal Clearance170.00 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: 18.7 ft. Datum/reference: Low Operating Level / Flat Pool; NGVD 1929. Clearance band: Route-limiting / Critical
Opening Schedule
Bascule; verify opening restrictions.
Operator / Contact
Not verified
Navigation Notes
Bascule; verify opening restrictions. Major landmark low bridge near lakefront. Closed/air-draft clearance: 18.7 ft. Datum/reference: Low Operating Level / Flat Pool; NGVD 1929. Clearance band: Route-limiting / Critical Bascule; verify opening restrictions.
Regulatory Notes
Bascule; verify opening restrictions. Major landmark low bridge near lakefront.