36.77540000, -76.29200000
Drawbridge / movable
WaterwayAtlantic ICW / Southern Branch Elizabeth River
Route SegmentAtlantic ICW
Route VariantMain ICW
State / ProvinceVA
Nearest CityChesapeake
Mile MarkerMM 5.8
Bridge TypeBascule
Source Confidencemedium
What Boaters Should Know
Gilmerton Bridge on Atlantic ICW / Southern Branch Elizabeth Rivernear Chesapeake, VA; closed clearance about 35 ft. Movable bridge with rush-hour restrictions.
Clearance And Opening Details
Vertical Clearance Closed35.00 ft
Vertical Clearance OpenNot verified
Horizontal ClearanceNot verified
VHF ChannelNot verified
Phone757-485-5488 / 757-485-5567
Last Verified2026-06-08
Verify against current water level / bridge gauge before transit.
Opening / Contact Notes
- Opening Schedule
- Opens on signal except weekday rush closures; will not open if adjacent railroad bridge is closed.
- Operator / Contact
- 757-485-5488 / 757-485-5567
Navigation And Regulatory Notes
- Air Draft Notes
- Closed/air-draft clearance: 35 ft. Datum/reference: Closed clearance at MHW per WG. Clearance band: Route-relevant
- Navigation Notes
- Opens on signal except weekday rush closures; will not open if adjacent railroad bridge is closed. Plan around morning/evening weekday restrictions. Closed/air-draft clearance: 35 ft. Datum/reference: Closed clearance at MHW per WG. Clearance band: Route-relevant Opens on signal except weekday rush closures; will not open if adjacent railroad bridge is closed.
- Regulatory Notes
- Opens on signal except weekday rush closures; will not open if adjacent railroad bridge is closed. Plan around morning/evening weekday restrictions.
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.