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Bridge E-93 railroad bridge

Bridge E-93 railroad bridge on Erie Canalnear Lyons / Clyde, NY; closed clearance about 15.43 ft. Air-draft route-choice control point.

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Railroad bridge
WaterwayErie Canal
Route SegmentNew York Canals
Route VariantErie Canal west option
State / ProvinceNY
Nearest CityLyons / Clyde
Mile MarkerBetween Lock E-26 Clyde and Lock E-27 Lyons
Bridge TypeRailroad bridge
Source Confidencemedium

What Boaters Should Know

Bridge E-93 railroad bridge on Erie Canalnear Lyons / Clyde, NY; closed clearance about 15.43 ft. Air-draft route-choice control point.

Clearance And Opening Details

Vertical Clearance Closed15.43 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
No draw schedule in cited notice; verify current NYS Canal notices before choosing western Erie route.
Operator / Contact
Not verified

Navigation And Regulatory Notes

Air Draft Notes
Closed/air-draft clearance: 15.43 ft. Datum/reference: NYS Canal alert condition; water level dependent. Clearance band: Route-limiting / Critical
Navigation Notes
No draw schedule in cited notice; verify current NYS Canal notices before choosing western Erie route. Western Erie is only for very low-air-draft vessels. NYS notice documented 15.43 ft during a high-water condition. Closed/air-draft clearance: 15.43 ft. Datum/reference: NYS Canal alert condition; water level dependent. Clearance band: Route-limiting / Critical No draw schedule in cited notice; verify current NYS Canal notices before choosing western Erie route.
Regulatory Notes
No draw schedule in cited notice; verify current NYS Canal notices before choosing western Erie route. Western Erie is only for very low-air-draft vessels. NYS notice documented 15.43 ft during a high-water condition.

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.

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