Norfolk & Western Railroad Bridge

Norfolk & Western Railroad Bridge on Atlantic ICW / Southern Branch Elizabeth Rivernear Chesapeake, VA; closed clearance about 10 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.

36.80700000, -76.28500000

Planning only Railroad bridgeAir draft concern

WaterwayAtlantic ICW / Southern Branch Elizabeth River

Route SegmentAtlantic ICW

Route VariantMain ICW

State / ProvinceVA

Nearest CityChesapeake

Mile MarkerMM 3.6

Bridge TypeRailroad bridge

Source Confidencemedium

Clearance And Opening Details

Vertical Clearance Closed10.00 ft

Vertical Clearance OpenNot verified

Horizontal ClearanceNot verified

VHF ChannelNot verified

Phone757-494-7371

Last Verified2026-06-08

Verify against current water level / bridge gauge before transit.

Planning Notes

Air Draft Notes: Closed/air-draft clearance: 10 ft. Datum/reference: Closed clearance at MHW per WG. Clearance band: Route-limiting / Critical
Opening Schedule: Usually open.
Operator / Contact: 757-494-7371
Navigation Notes: Usually open. WG notes 9 ft or less has been reported. Closed/air-draft clearance: 10 ft. Datum/reference: Closed clearance at MHW per WG. Clearance band: Route-limiting / Critical Usually open.
Regulatory Notes: Usually open. WG notes 9 ft or less has been reported.