41.88870000, -87.62440000
Drawbridge / movable
WaterwayChicago River
Route SegmentIllinois / Chicago
Route VariantInland Rivers / Chicago or Cal-Sag
State / ProvinceIL
Nearest CityChicago
Mile MarkerRM 326.4
Bridge TypeBascule
Source Confidencemedium
What Boaters Should Know
Michigan Avenue Bridge on Chicago Rivernear Chicago, IL; closed clearance about 18.7 ft. Low downtown bridge.
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.
Opening / Contact Notes
- Opening Schedule
- Bascule; verify opening restrictions.
- Operator / Contact
- Not verified
Navigation And Regulatory 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
- 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.
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.