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Beaufort Channel Bridge / US 70

Beaufort Channel Bridge / US 70 on Atlantic ICW / Beaufort Channelnear Beaufort, NC; closed clearance about 65 ft. Standard fixed ICW clearance.

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34.72200000, -76.66300000

Planning only Fixed bridgeAir draft concern
WaterwayAtlantic ICW / Beaufort Channel
Route SegmentAtlantic ICW
Route VariantMain ICW
State / ProvinceNC
Nearest CityBeaufort
Mile MarkerMM 203.8
Bridge TypeFixed
Source Confidencemedium

Clearance And Opening Details

Vertical Clearance Closed65.00 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: 65 ft. Datum/reference: WG Atlantic ICW summary. Clearance band: Standard ICW 65 ft
Opening Schedule
Fixed.
Operator / Contact
Not verified
Navigation Notes
Fixed. Nearby rail bridge is low/usually open. Closed/air-draft clearance: 65 ft. Datum/reference: WG Atlantic ICW summary. Clearance band: Standard ICW 65 ft Fixed.
Regulatory Notes
Fixed. Nearby rail bridge is low/usually open.