Franklin Street Bridge facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Franklin–Orleans Street Bridge |
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Franklin Street Bridge in 1987
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| Carries | 3 lanes for Automobiles, Pedestrians |
| Crosses | Chicago River |
| Locale | Chicago, Cook County, Illinois |
| Official name | Franklin–Orleans Street Bridge |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Double-leaf bascule |
| Total length | 320 feet (98 m) |
| Width | 62 feet (19 m) |
| Longest span | 220 feet (67 m) |
| Clearance below | 18.7 feet (5.7 m) |
| History | |
| Constructed by | Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company, Ketler–Elliot Company |
| Opened | October 1920 |
The Franklin–Orleans Street Bridge, commonly known as the Franklin Street Bridge, is a bascule bridge over the Chicago River, in Chicago, Illinois, United States. It was built in October 1920, and is located directly southwest of the Merchandise Mart. Connecting the Near North Side with "The Loop,".
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