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Walkway Over the Hudson / Poughkeepsie Railroad Bridge

Walkway Over the Hudson / Poughkeepsie Railroad Bridge on Hudson Rivernear Poughkeepsie, NY; closed clearance about 134 ft. Major Hudson River landmark bridge.

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41.71120000, -73.95460000

Planning only Fixed bridgeRailroad bridgeAir draft concern
WaterwayHudson River
Route SegmentChesapeake / Hudson / Great Lakes
Route VariantCommon route or Loop alternative
State / ProvinceNY
Nearest CityPoughkeepsie
Mile MarkerHudson River
Bridge TypeFixed truss
Source Confidencelow

Clearance And Opening Details

Vertical Clearance Closed134.00 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: 134 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 clearance; not limiting for most Loopers. Closed/air-draft clearance: 134 ft. Datum/reference: Planning value; verify NOAA ENC/current chart. Clearance band: High clearance Fixed.
Regulatory Notes
Fixed. High clearance; not limiting for most Loopers.