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New Grand Trunk / CRI&P Railroad Bridge

New Grand Trunk / CRI&P Railroad Bridge on Calumet Sag Channelnear Blue Island, IL; closed clearance about 25 ft. Low Cal-Sag bridge.

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41.65000000, -87.67000000

Planning only Fixed bridgeRailroad bridgeAir draft concern
WaterwayCalumet Sag Channel
Route SegmentIllinois / Chicago
Route VariantInland Rivers / Chicago or Cal-Sag
State / ProvinceIL
Nearest CityBlue Island
Mile MarkerRM 317.6
Bridge TypeFixed railroad
Source Confidencemedium

Clearance And Opening Details

Vertical Clearance Closed25.00 ft
Vertical Clearance OpenNot verified
Horizontal Clearance225.00 ft
VHF ChannelNot verified
PhoneNot verified
Last Verified2026-06-08
Verify against current water level / bridge gauge before transit.

Planning Notes

Air Draft Notes
Closed/air-draft clearance: 25 ft. Datum/reference: Low Operating Level / Flat Pool; NGVD 1929. Clearance band: Low / Timing-sensitive
Opening Schedule
Fixed.
Operator / Contact
Not verified
Navigation Notes
Fixed. Clearance around 25 ft; verify water level. Closed/air-draft clearance: 25 ft. Datum/reference: Low Operating Level / Flat Pool; NGVD 1929. Clearance band: Low / Timing-sensitive Fixed.
Regulatory Notes
Fixed. Clearance around 25 ft; verify water level.