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Chicago Low Clearance Map

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by bigredinternational, May 25, 2008.

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  1. Apr 12, 2013 #51
    Shep Shiloh

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    Ogden Avenue, just west of Western Avenue.
    ogden avenue.jpg
     
    Shep Shiloh, Apr 12, 2013
    Shep Shiloh, Apr 12, 2013
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  3. Apr 12, 2013 #52
    Pmracing

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    There is a sign in my truck that says 13'7". But I have fit under 13' 6" (exactly) bridge. When loaded.... I did not try it when empty.

    Ya, trucks use the 12' 10" lane!

    Mikeeee
     
    Pmracing, Apr 12, 2013
    Pmracing, Apr 12, 2013
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  4. Apr 12, 2013 #53
    Florida Playboy

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    Mikee did you go into that center 13'6" lane with no problems? This city is simply not meant for big trucks. :-(
     
    Florida Playboy, Apr 12, 2013
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  5. Apr 12, 2013 #54
    Pmracing

    Pmracing Road Train Member

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    No not that one...

    It was Southbound on South Ashland Avenue at I-55.

    SbndAshland55.jpg



    Looks like a few have not been short enough...

    Ashland Bridge.jpg

    Mikeeee
     
    Pmracing, Apr 12, 2013
    Pmracing, Apr 12, 2013
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  7. Apr 12, 2013 #55
    Florida Playboy

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    So you did squeeze under that south Ashland one even though it says 13'6" "exactly?"
     
    Florida Playboy, Apr 12, 2013
    Florida Playboy, Apr 12, 2013
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  8. Apr 12, 2013 #56
    Pmracing

    Pmracing Road Train Member

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    No squeezing. Sailed under it at 0.000005 MPH! Hehehee

    Mikeeeee
     
    Pmracing, Apr 12, 2013
    Pmracing, Apr 12, 2013
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  9. Jul 20, 2013 #57
    Lukee_chgo

    Lukee_chgo Bobtail Member

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    I go under that bridge yesterday with no problem with reefer 75k plus
     
    Lukee_chgo, Jul 20, 2013
    Lukee_chgo, Jul 20, 2013
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  10. Jul 20, 2013 #58
    Lukee_chgo

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    Does anybody get a ticket on the S. Ashland bridge over Pershing Ave? Next week I,m going to court and I'm curious if anyone had the same situation.
     
    Lukee_chgo, Jul 20, 2013
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  11. Jul 20, 2013 #59
    Pmracing

    Pmracing Road Train Member

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    What was the ticket for?

    Mikeeee
     
    Pmracing, Jul 20, 2013
    Pmracing, Jul 20, 2013
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  12. Jul 20, 2013 #60
    Marky84

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    believe trucks arent sposed to go over that bridge. there was sum stuff up at jbh orientation for it in chicago
     
    Marky84, Jul 20, 2013
    Marky84, Jul 20, 2013
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