41.64400000, -87.58000000
Fixed bridgeRailroad bridge
WaterwayLittle Calumet River
Route SegmentIllinois / Chicago
Route VariantInland Rivers / Chicago or Cal-Sag
State / ProvinceIL
Nearest CityChicago / Calumet City area
Mile MarkerRM 325.3
Bridge TypeFixed railroad
Source Confidencemedium
What Boaters Should Know
ConRail Railroad Bridge on Little Calumet Rivernear Chicago / Calumet City area, IL; closed clearance about 25.1 ft. Low Calumet route bridge.
Clearance And Opening Details
Vertical Clearance Closed25.10 ft
Vertical Clearance OpenNot verified
Horizontal Clearance249.30 ft
VHF ChannelNot verified
PhoneNot verified
Last Verified2026-06-08
Verify against current water level / bridge gauge before transit.
Opening / Contact Notes
- Opening Schedule
- Fixed.
- Operator / Contact
- Not verified
Navigation And Regulatory Notes
- Air Draft Notes
- Closed/air-draft clearance: 25.1 ft. Datum/reference: Low Operating Level / Flat Pool; NGVD 1929. Clearance band: Route-relevant
- Navigation Notes
- Fixed. Clearance around 25 ft. Closed/air-draft clearance: 25.1 ft. Datum/reference: Low Operating Level / Flat Pool; NGVD 1929. Clearance band: Route-relevant Fixed.
- Regulatory Notes
- Fixed. Clearance around 25 ft.
Planning Considerations
Confirm your vessel air draft, current water levels, bridge signage, official charts, bridge schedules, Local Notices to Mariners, and any VHF or phone procedures before approaching this bridge. If the bridge is movable, build extra time into your route plan for opening windows, traffic, restrictions, weather, and communication delays.