
11. W. Lake St.


Quick Facts
- Date Opened: November 6, 1916
- Designers: John Ericson, Thomas G. Pihlfeldt, Alexander von Babo, Hugh E. Young, Edward Bennett
- Classification: Double Deck (Rail/auto); Through Trusses
- Group Age Ranking: 3rd Oldest
- Clear Span: 209 feet (6th longest)
- Trunnion-to-Trunnion Span: 245 feet (6th longest – tied w/ North Clark and North State)
- Width: 70 feet (8th widest)
- Leaf Weight: 2,100 tons (est.)
- Height above the Water: 16 feet
- Average Daily Foot Traffic (1999): 3,948 (15th most)
- Average Daily Vehicular Traffic (2006): 14,500 (8th most)
- Average Daily Train Traffic (2007): 526 (est)
- Annual Lifts (2006): 44
- Last Rehabilitation: 1995
- Cultural: Movie - Wanted (2008).
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