38.99100000, -76.37200000
Fixed bridge
WaterwayChesapeake Bay
Route SegmentChesapeake / Hudson / Great Lakes
Route VariantCommon route or Loop alternative
State / ProvinceMD
Nearest CityAnnapolis / Kent Island
Mile MarkerNear Annapolis
Bridge TypeFixed suspension/cantilever
Source Confidencelow
What Boaters Should Know
Chesapeake Bay Bridge on Chesapeake Baynear Annapolis / Kent Island, MD; closed clearance about 186 ft. Major landmark span.
Clearance And Opening Details
Vertical Clearance Closed186.00 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: 186 ft. Datum/reference: Planning value; verify NOAA ENC/current chart. Clearance band: High clearance
- Navigation Notes
- Fixed. Not normally air-draft limiting for Loop vessels; major navigation landmark with shipping/tidal currents. Closed/air-draft clearance: 186 ft. Datum/reference: Planning value; verify NOAA ENC/current chart. Clearance band: High clearance Fixed.
- Regulatory Notes
- Fixed. Not normally air-draft limiting for Loop vessels; major navigation landmark with shipping/tidal currents.
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.