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Lake Street Bridge (Chicago)

Coordinates: 41°53′09″N 87°38′16″W / 41.88572°N 87.637695°W / 41.88572; -87.637695
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Lake Street Bridge
The bridge in 2010
Coordinates41°53′09″N 87°38′16″W / 41.88572°N 87.637695°W / 41.88572; -87.637695
CrossesChicago River
Rail characteristics
No. of tracks2
Track gauge4 ft 8+12 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
ElectrifiedThird rail600 V DC
Location
Map

The Lake Street Bridge is a bridge that spans the Chicago River in downtown Chicago, Illinois, United States.[1] The bridge is double-decked, with the lower deck carrying road traffic and pedestrians and the upper deck carrying the Lake Street Elevated, connecting the CTA's Green Line and Pink Line to and from the Loop.

References

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  1. ^ "Lake Street Bridge". Chicago Historical Society and Northwestern University. Archived from the original on October 1, 2015. Retrieved June 14, 2015.
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