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Battlefield Boulevard / SR 168 Bridge

Battlefield Boulevard / SR 168 Bridge on Atlantic ICW / Albemarle & Chesapeake Canalnear Great Bridge / Chesapeake, VA; closed clearance about 8 ft. Low movable bridge tied to lock timing.

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36.72090000, -76.24050000

Planning only Drawbridge / movable Air draft concern
WaterwayAtlantic ICW / Albemarle & Chesapeake Canal
Route SegmentAtlantic ICW
Route VariantMain ICW
State / ProvinceVA
Nearest CityGreat Bridge / Chesapeake
Mile MarkerMM 12.0
Bridge TypeBascule
Source Confidencemedium

Clearance And Opening Details

Vertical Clearance Closed8.00 ft
Vertical Clearance OpenNot verified
Horizontal ClearanceNot verified
VHF ChannelNot verified
Phone757-482-8250
Last Verified2026-06-08
Verify against current water level / bridge gauge before transit.

Planning Notes

Air Draft Notes
Closed/air-draft clearance: 8 ft. Datum/reference: Closed clearance at MHW per WG. Clearance band: Route-limiting / Critical
Opening Schedule
Opens on signal; 6 AM-7 PM opens hourly; timed with Great Bridge Lock.
Operator / Contact
757-482-8250
Navigation Notes
Opens on signal; 6 AM-7 PM opens hourly; timed with Great Bridge Lock. Coordinate with Great Bridge Lock. Closed/air-draft clearance: 8 ft. Datum/reference: Closed clearance at MHW per WG. Clearance band: Route-limiting / Critical Opens on signal; 6 AM-7 PM opens hourly; timed with Great Bridge Lock.
Regulatory Notes
Opens on signal; 6 AM-7 PM opens hourly; timed with Great Bridge Lock. Coordinate with Great Bridge Lock.