Belt Line Railroad Bridge

Belt Line Railroad Bridge on Atlantic ICW / Elizabeth Rivernear Norfolk, VA; closed clearance about 6 ft. Very low rail bridge.

Planning awareness only: Bridge information is provided for planning awareness only. Always verify current bridge status, clearance, water levels, bridge schedules, opening restrictions, Local Notices to Mariners, bridge signage, and official charts before transit. FloatPlanWizard is not a navigation authority.

36.84900000, -76.28600000

Planning only Drawbridge / movable Railroad bridgeAir draft concern

WaterwayAtlantic ICW / Elizabeth River

Route SegmentAtlantic ICW

Route VariantMain ICW

State / ProvinceVA

Nearest CityNorfolk

Mile MarkerMM 2.6

Bridge TypeRailroad lift/remote

Source Confidencemedium

Clearance And Opening Details

Vertical Clearance Closed6.00 ft

Vertical Clearance OpenNot verified

Horizontal ClearanceNot verified

VHF Channel13

Phone757-271-1741

Last Verified2026-06-08

Verify against current water level / bridge gauge before transit.

Planning Notes

Air Draft Notes: Closed/air-draft clearance: 6 ft. Datum/reference: Closed clearance at MHW per WG. Clearance band: Route-limiting / Critical
Opening Schedule: Usually open; remote operation; lowering announcements over VHF 13.
Operator / Contact: 757-271-1741
Navigation Notes: Usually open; remote operation; lowering announcements over VHF 13. Announcements 30 and 15 minutes before lowering; confirm before approach. Closed/air-draft clearance: 6 ft. Datum/reference: Closed clearance at MHW per WG. Clearance band: Route-limiting / Critical Usually open; remote operation; lowering announcements over VHF 13.
Regulatory Notes: Usually open; remote operation; lowering announcements over VHF 13. Announcements 30 and 15 minutes before lowering; confirm before approach.