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Norfolk and Western Railroad Bridge

Norfolk and Western Railroad Bridge on Illinois Rivernear Valley City, IL; closed clearance about 33.2 ft. Movable rail bridge.

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39.72200000, -90.64800000

Planning only Drawbridge / movable Railroad bridgeAir draft concern
WaterwayIllinois River
Route SegmentIllinois / Chicago
Route VariantInland Rivers / Chicago or Cal-Sag
State / ProvinceIL
Nearest CityValley City
Mile MarkerRM 61.4
Bridge TypeLift railroad
Source Confidencemedium

Clearance And Opening Details

Vertical Clearance Closed33.20 ft
Vertical Clearance Open79.30 ft
Horizontal Clearance300.60 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: 33.2 ft. Open clearance: 79.3 ft. Datum/reference: Low Operating Level / Flat Pool; NGVD 1929. Clearance band: Route-relevant
Opening Schedule
Lift bridge; verify rail operations.
Operator / Contact
Not verified
Navigation Notes
Lift bridge; verify rail operations. Coordinate approach with commercial traffic. Closed/air-draft clearance: 33.2 ft. Open clearance: 79.3 ft. Datum/reference: Low Operating Level / Flat Pool; NGVD 1929. Clearance band: Route-relevant Lift bridge; verify rail operations.
Regulatory Notes
Lift bridge; verify rail operations. Coordinate approach with commercial traffic.