History
The current bridge was started in 1939, but material shortages in World War II caused a delay in completion until 1949. As of April 28, 2025, the bridge is entirely closed for months-long emergency repairs, which were initially expected to be completed in November. However, project completion was delayed to an undetermined date. On March 25th, 2026 the Chicago Department of Transportation announced that the bridge will reopen on March 27th, 2026 . ==Gallery==
Gallery
File:Chicago Douglas Monument and Bridge Postcard 1901 (Front).png|Postcard of bridge circa 1901 File:Chicago State Street Bridge Postcard (Front).png|Postcard of the bridge circa 1908 File:Bataan-Corregidor Memorial Bridge (State Street Bridge) with bascule span open.jpg|The current bridge with its bascule span open for river traffic File:State Street Bridge PA170101.jpg|The bridge in 2008 ==References==