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Florence Highway Bridge

Florence Highway Bridge on Illinois Rivernear Florence, IL; closed clearance about 28.1 ft. Low/movable inland bridge.

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39.62800000, -90.60700000

Planning only Drawbridge / movable Air draft concern
WaterwayIllinois River
Route SegmentIllinois / Chicago
Route VariantInland Rivers / Chicago or Cal-Sag
State / ProvinceIL
Nearest CityFlorence
Mile MarkerRM 56.0
Bridge TypeLift
Source Confidencemedium

Clearance And Opening Details

Vertical Clearance Closed28.10 ft
Vertical Clearance Open85.50 ft
Horizontal Clearance203.20 ft
VHF ChannelNot verified
PhoneNot verified
Last Verified2026-06-08
Bridge contact information has not been verified yet. Confirm current opening procedures before transit.
Verify against current water level / bridge gauge before transit.

Planning Notes

Air Draft Notes
Closed/air-draft clearance: 28.1 ft. Open clearance: 85.5 ft. Datum/reference: Low Operating Level / Flat Pool; NGVD 1929. Clearance band: Route-relevant
Opening Schedule
Lift bridge; verify status.
Operator / Contact
Not verified
Navigation Notes
Lift bridge; verify status. Verify vertical clearance at actual river stage. Closed/air-draft clearance: 28.1 ft. Open clearance: 85.5 ft. Datum/reference: Low Operating Level / Flat Pool; NGVD 1929. Clearance band: Route-relevant Lift bridge; verify status.
Regulatory Notes
Lift bridge; verify status. Verify vertical clearance at actual river stage.