State Street Bridge (Chicago)
Bridge in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
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The Bataan-Corregidor Memorial Bridge, also known as the State Street Bridge, is a bridge that carries State Street across the Chicago River in downtown Chicago, Illinois, United States.[1]
State Street Bridge | |
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The bridge in 2023 | |
| Coordinates | 41°53′15″N 87°37′41″W |
| History | |
| Construction start | 1939 |
| Construction end | 1949 |
| Location | |
 Interactive map of State Street Bridge | |
History
The current bridge was started in 1939,[2] but material shortages in World War II caused a delay in completion until 1949.[3]
As of April 28, 2025, the bridge is entirely closed for months-long emergency repairs, which were initially expected to be completed in November.[4][5][6] However, project completion was delayed to an undetermined date[7]. On March 25th, 2026 the Chicago Department of Transportation announced that the bridge will reopen on March 27th, 2026 [8].
Gallery
Postcard of bridge circa 1901
Postcard of the bridge circa 1908
The current bridge with its bascule span open for river traffic
The bridge in 2008
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