Van Buren Street Bridge (Chicago) Explained

Van Buren Street Bridge
Coordinates:41.8768°N -87.6374°W
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The Van Buren Street Bridge is a bascule bridge that spans the Chicago River in downtown Chicago, Illinois, United States.[1] It is the sixth bridge at this location and carrying this name, and was completed in 1956.[1] It replaced an 1895 Rolling Lift-type bascule bridge designed by William Scherzer.

Notes and References

  1. Book: McBriarty. Patrick T.. Chicago River Bridges. October 1, 2013. University of Illinois Press. 164. 9780252097256. June 14, 2015.