42.31250000, -83.07420000
Fixed bridge
WaterwayDetroit River
Route SegmentChesapeake / Hudson / Great Lakes
Route VariantCommon route or Loop alternative
State / ProvinceMI / ON
Nearest CityDetroit / Windsor
Mile MarkerLake Huron/St. Clair/Detroit route option
Bridge TypeFixed suspension
Source Confidencelow
What Boaters Should Know
Ambassador Bridge on Detroit Rivernear Detroit / Windsor, MI / ON; closed clearance about 152 ft. Major border bridge / route option.
Clearance And Opening Details
Vertical Clearance Closed152.00 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.
Opening / Contact Notes
- Opening Schedule
- Fixed.
- Operator / Contact
- Not verified
Navigation And Regulatory Notes
- Air Draft Notes
- Closed/air-draft clearance: 152 ft. Datum/reference: Planning value; verify NOAA ENC/current chart. Clearance band: High clearance
- Navigation Notes
- Fixed. Commercial traffic and security zones matter more than air draft. Closed/air-draft clearance: 152 ft. Datum/reference: Planning value; verify NOAA ENC/current chart. Clearance band: High clearance Fixed.
- Regulatory Notes
- Fixed. Commercial traffic and security zones matter more than air draft.
Planning Considerations
Confirm your vessel air draft, current water levels, bridge signage, official charts, bridge schedules, Local Notices to Mariners, and any VHF or phone procedures before approaching this bridge. If the bridge is movable, build extra time into your route plan for opening windows, traffic, restrictions, weather, and communication delays.