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Chicago Sanitary & Ship Canal Bridges

Explore 9 public bridge planning records on the Chicago Sanitary & Ship Canal, including clearance fields, bridge type, drawbridge status, and source-backed notes.

136Public planning records
8Route segments
49Waterways
0Rows missing coordinates

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Chicago Sanitary & Ship Canal Bridges

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ATSF Railway Bridge

Chicago Sanitary & Ship Canal - Illinois / Chicago

Chicago, IL - MM RM 314.8

Swing railroad / does not open - 19.50 ft closed

Fixed bridge

Conrail CSX Railroad Bridge

Chicago Sanitary & Ship Canal - Illinois / Chicago

Chicago, IL - MM RM 320.4

Bascule railroad - 17.60 ft closed

Drawbridge

CWI Railroad Bridge

Chicago Sanitary & Ship Canal - Illinois / Chicago

Chicago, IL - MM RM 317.5

Swing railroad / does not open - 18.60 ft closed

Fixed bridge

South Cicero Avenue Bridge

Chicago Sanitary & Ship Canal - Illinois / Chicago

Chicago, IL - MM RM 317.3

Twin span bascule - 18.60 ft closed

Drawbridge

South Kedzie Avenue Bridge

Chicago Sanitary & Ship Canal - Illinois / Chicago

Chicago, IL - MM RM 319.5

Fixed - 23.00 ft closed

Fixed bridge

Southern Harlem Avenue Bridge

Chicago Sanitary & Ship Canal - Illinois / Chicago

Lyons / Forest View, IL - MM RM 314.0

Bascule listed does not open - 24.90 ft closed

Fixed bridge

1. Why Bridge Planning Matters

  • Avoid delays, groundings, and unsafe transits.
  • Save time and stress with verified information.
  • Plan with confidence using current data.

2. Fixed Bridges vs Drawbridges

  • Fixed bridges have set clearances.
  • Drawbridges open on schedules or on request.
  • Verify status and requirements before arrival.

3. Clearance & Air Draft

  • Clearance can change with water levels and conditions.
  • Compare your vessel air draft to current clearances.
  • Closed fields are planning references only.

4. Verify Openings Before Transit

  • Check opening schedules, restrictions, and notices.
  • Confirm with official charts, signage, and local updates.
  • Treat phone/VHF info as starting points, not final.

5. Contact & VHF Planning

  • Note bridge tenders and operator contacts.
  • Use VHF channels for requests and updates.
  • Have backups in case phone service is unavailable.

6. Timing, Water Levels & Restrictions

  • Water levels affect clearance and bridge operation.
  • Consider tides, currents, traffic, and daylight.
  • Watch for maintenance, weather, and local restrictions.

7. Bridge Planning Checklist

  • Compare air draft vs clearance
  • Verify bridge status & type
  • Check water levels & trends
  • Confirm schedules & openings
  • Note contacts & VHF channels
  • Plan timing & backup options

8. Quick Bridge FAQs

  • Can I rely on listed clearances? No, always verify current data.
  • What is an air-draft concern? When clearance is close to your vessel height.
  • Do schedules change? Yes, confirm before arrival.
Planning awareness only: Bridge information is provided for planning awareness only. Always verify current bridge status, clearance, water levels, bridge schedules, opening restrictions, Local Notices to Mariners, bridge signage, and official charts before transit. FloatPlanWizard is not a navigation authority.