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Norfolk Southern #7 Railroad Bridge

Norfolk Southern #7 Railroad Bridge on Atlantic ICW / Southern Branch Elizabeth Rivernear Chesapeake, VA; closed clearance about 7 ft. Very low rail bridge.

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36.77450000, -76.29200000

Planning only Drawbridge / movable Railroad bridgeAir draft concern
WaterwayAtlantic ICW / Southern Branch Elizabeth River
Route SegmentAtlantic ICW
Route VariantMain ICW
State / ProvinceVA
Nearest CityChesapeake
Mile MarkerMM 5.8
Bridge TypeRailroad lift/remote
Source Confidencemedium

Clearance And Opening Details

Vertical Clearance Closed7.00 ft
Vertical Clearance OpenNot verified
Horizontal ClearanceNot verified
VHF ChannelNot verified
Phone757-924-5320
Last Verified2026-06-08
Verify against current water level / bridge gauge before transit.

Planning Notes

Air Draft Notes
Closed/air-draft clearance: 7 ft. Datum/reference: Closed clearance at MHW per WG. Clearance band: Route-limiting / Critical
Opening Schedule
Usually open; remote operation.
Operator / Contact
757-924-5320
Navigation Notes
Usually open; remote operation. Coordinate with Gilmerton Bridge. Closed/air-draft clearance: 7 ft. Datum/reference: Closed clearance at MHW per WG. Clearance band: Route-limiting / Critical Usually open; remote operation.
Regulatory Notes
Usually open; remote operation. Coordinate with Gilmerton Bridge.