41.72100000, -87.56000000
Fixed bridge
WaterwayCalumet River
Route SegmentIllinois / Chicago
Route VariantInland Rivers / Chicago or Cal-Sag
State / ProvinceIL
Nearest CityChicago
Mile MarkerRM 331.9
Bridge TypeFixed
Source Confidencemedium
What Boaters Should Know
I-90 Chicago Skyway Toll Bridge on Calumet Rivernear Chicago, IL; closed clearance about 126 ft. High fixed bridge.
Clearance And Opening Details
Vertical Clearance Closed126.00 ft
Vertical Clearance OpenNot verified
Horizontal Clearance229.80 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: 126 ft. Datum/reference: Low Water Datum Lake Michigan; IGLD 1985. Clearance band: High clearance
- Navigation Notes
- Fixed. Not limiting for Loopers; major landmark. Closed/air-draft clearance: 126 ft. Datum/reference: Low Water Datum Lake Michigan; IGLD 1985. Clearance band: High clearance Fixed.
- Regulatory Notes
- Fixed. Not limiting for Loopers; major landmark.
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.