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Bear Mountain Bridge

Bear Mountain Bridge on Hudson Rivernear Bear Mountain, NY; closed clearance about 155 ft. Major Hudson River landmark bridge.

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41.32060000, -73.98850000

Planning only Fixed bridgeAir draft concern
WaterwayHudson River
Route SegmentChesapeake / Hudson / Great Lakes
Route VariantCommon route or Loop alternative
State / ProvinceNY
Nearest CityBear Mountain
Mile MarkerHudson River
Bridge TypeFixed suspension
Source Confidencelow

Clearance And Opening Details

Vertical Clearance Closed155.00 ft
Vertical Clearance OpenNot verified
Horizontal ClearanceNot verified
VHF ChannelNot verified
PhoneNot verified
Last Verified2026-06-08
Verify against current water level / bridge gauge before transit.

Planning Notes

Air Draft Notes
Closed/air-draft clearance: 155 ft. Datum/reference: Planning value; verify NOAA ENC/current chart. Clearance band: High clearance
Opening Schedule
Fixed.
Operator / Contact
Not verified
Navigation Notes
Fixed. High clearance; not generally limiting. Closed/air-draft clearance: 155 ft. Datum/reference: Planning value; verify NOAA ENC/current chart. Clearance band: High clearance Fixed.
Regulatory Notes
Fixed. High clearance; not generally limiting.