Senator William V. Roth Jr. Bridge

Senator William V. Roth Jr. Bridge on Chesapeake & Delaware Canalnear St. Georges, DE; closed clearance about 138 ft. Major fixed bridge on C&D Canal.

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.

39.55300000, -75.65160000

Planning only Fixed bridgeAir draft concern

WaterwayChesapeake & Delaware Canal

Route SegmentChesapeake / Hudson / Great Lakes

Route VariantCommon route or Loop alternative

State / ProvinceDE

Nearest CitySt. Georges

Mile MarkerC&D Canal

Bridge TypeFixed cable-stayed

Source Confidencelow

Clearance And Opening Details

Vertical Clearance Closed138.00 ft

Vertical Clearance OpenNot verified

Horizontal ClearanceNot verified

VHF ChannelNot verified

PhoneNot verified

Last Verified2026-06-08

Verify against current water level / bridge gauge before transit.

Planning Notes

Air Draft Notes: Closed/air-draft clearance: 138 ft. Datum/reference: Planning value; verify NOAA ENC/current chart. Clearance band: High clearance
Opening Schedule: Fixed.
Operator / Contact: Not verified
Navigation Notes: Fixed. High but important on commercial canal; monitor traffic and current. Closed/air-draft clearance: 138 ft. Datum/reference: Planning value; verify NOAA ENC/current chart. Clearance band: High clearance Fixed.
Regulatory Notes: Fixed. High but important on commercial canal; monitor traffic and current.