Bascules and Boats: Bridge Lift of July 11, 2020. Photo Gallery #2. South Branch to Main Branch, Chicago River. Historic Infrastructure for Working Order.

Bascule bridges are plentiful in Chicago and provide insights into our rich industrial and infrastructure history… and modern ways of connecting with each other. Here are photos of the bridge lift of July 11, 2020.

Lake Street Bridge Train Deck Approach Span: Warren Truss

Lake Street Bridge Through Truss Web, Roadway Deck and Train Deck Supports

Lake Street Bridge West Leaf with Bridge Inspectors

Lake Street Bridge Train Deck Approach Span and Raised West Leaf

Upper North Wacker Drive Survey Marker near the Lake Street Bridge.

Franklin Street Bridge Both Leaves Going Up

Franklin Street Bridge with Boats Going Through

Wells Street Bridge Train Deck and Entire Clear Span

Brown Line Crossing Wells Street Bridge Going Southbound

LaSalle Street Bridge Inspectors Prepare for Boat Crossing as Wells Street Bridge Remains Raised

Wells Street Bridge Descending

LaSalle Street Bridge North Leaf Raised

Clark Street Bridge Truss Web and Gear Rack Plates, Looking North

Clark Street Bridge South Leaf Raised

Clark Street Bridge Truss Web, Gear Rack Plates and Barriers, and Bridge Tender’s House

Clark Street Bridge South Leaf and Monumental Bridge Tender’s House