34.72230000, -76.66320000
Railroad bridge
WaterwayAtlantic ICW / Beaufort Channel
Route SegmentAtlantic ICW
Route VariantMain ICW
State / ProvinceNC
Nearest CityBeaufort
Mile MarkerMM 203.8
Bridge TypeRailroad bridge
Source Confidencemedium
What Boaters Should Know
Beaufort Channel Railroad Bridge on Atlantic ICW / Beaufort Channelnear Beaufort, NC; closed clearance about 4 ft. Very low rail bridge.
Clearance And Opening Details
Vertical Clearance Closed4.00 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
- Usually open.
- Operator / Contact
- Not verified
Navigation And Regulatory Notes
- Air Draft Notes
- Closed/air-draft clearance: 4 ft. Datum/reference: Closed clearance at MHW per WG. Clearance band: Route-limiting / Critical
- Navigation Notes
- Usually open. Verify position before approaching. Closed/air-draft clearance: 4 ft. Datum/reference: Closed clearance at MHW per WG. Clearance band: Route-limiting / Critical Usually open.
- Regulatory Notes
- Usually open. Verify position before approaching.
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.