36.84900000, -76.28600000
Drawbridge / movable Railroad bridge
WaterwayAtlantic ICW / Elizabeth River
Route SegmentAtlantic ICW
Route VariantMain ICW
State / ProvinceVA
Nearest CityNorfolk
Mile MarkerMM 2.6
Bridge TypeRailroad lift/remote
Source Confidencemedium
What Boaters Should Know
Belt Line Railroad Bridge on Atlantic ICW / Elizabeth Rivernear Norfolk, VA; closed clearance about 6 ft. Very low rail bridge.
Clearance And Opening Details
Vertical Clearance Closed6.00 ft
Vertical Clearance OpenNot verified
Horizontal ClearanceNot verified
VHF Channel13
Phone757-271-1741
Last Verified2026-06-08
Verify against current water level / bridge gauge before transit.
Opening / Contact Notes
- Opening Schedule
- Usually open; remote operation; lowering announcements over VHF 13.
- Operator / Contact
- 757-271-1741
Navigation And Regulatory Notes
- Air Draft Notes
- Closed/air-draft clearance: 6 ft. Datum/reference: Closed clearance at MHW per WG. Clearance band: Route-limiting / Critical
- Navigation Notes
- Usually open; remote operation; lowering announcements over VHF 13. Announcements 30 and 15 minutes before lowering; confirm before approach. Closed/air-draft clearance: 6 ft. Datum/reference: Closed clearance at MHW per WG. Clearance band: Route-limiting / Critical Usually open; remote operation; lowering announcements over VHF 13.
- Regulatory Notes
- Usually open; remote operation; lowering announcements over VHF 13. Announcements 30 and 15 minutes before lowering; confirm before approach.
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.