41.79900000, -87.70400000
Fixed bridge
WaterwayChicago Sanitary & Ship Canal
Route SegmentIllinois / Chicago
Route VariantInland Rivers / Chicago or Cal-Sag
State / ProvinceIL
Nearest CityChicago
Mile MarkerRM 319.5
Bridge TypeFixed
Source Confidencemedium
What Boaters Should Know
South Kedzie Avenue Bridge on Chicago Sanitary & Ship Canalnear Chicago, IL; closed clearance about 23 ft. Low fixed bridge.
Clearance And Opening Details
Vertical Clearance Closed23.00 ft
Vertical Clearance OpenNot verified
Horizontal Clearance130.00 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: 23 ft. Datum/reference: Low Operating Level / Flat Pool; NGVD 1929. Clearance band: Low / Timing-sensitive
- Navigation Notes
- Fixed. Clearance varies with water level. Closed/air-draft clearance: 23 ft. Datum/reference: Low Operating Level / Flat Pool; NGVD 1929. Clearance band: Low / Timing-sensitive Fixed.
- Regulatory Notes
- Fixed. Clearance varies with water level.
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.