41.65800000, -87.56000000
Drawbridge / movable
WaterwayCalumet River
Route SegmentIllinois / Chicago
Route VariantInland Rivers / Chicago or Cal-Sag
State / ProvinceIL
Nearest CityChicago
Mile MarkerRM 328.1
Bridge TypeLift
Source Confidencemedium
What Boaters Should Know
Torrence Avenue Bridge on Calumet Rivernear Chicago, IL; closed clearance about 24.1 ft. Low movable Calumet bridge.
Clearance And Opening Details
Vertical Clearance Closed24.10 ft
Vertical Clearance Open126.00 ft
Horizontal Clearance197.90 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
- Lift bridge; verify opening/status.
- Operator / Contact
- Not verified
Navigation And Regulatory Notes
- Air Draft Notes
- Closed/air-draft clearance: 24.1 ft. Open clearance: 126 ft. Datum/reference: Low Water Datum Lake Michigan; IGLD 1985. Clearance band: Low / Timing-sensitive
- Navigation Notes
- Lift bridge; verify opening/status. Closed clearance low; open clearance high. Closed/air-draft clearance: 24.1 ft. Open clearance: 126 ft. Datum/reference: Low Water Datum Lake Michigan; IGLD 1985. Clearance band: Low / Timing-sensitive Lift bridge; verify opening/status.
- Regulatory Notes
- Lift bridge; verify opening/status. Closed clearance low; open clearance high.
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.