39.15800000, -90.61700000
Drawbridge / movable
WaterwayIllinois River
Route SegmentIllinois / Chicago
Route VariantInland Rivers / Chicago or Cal-Sag
State / ProvinceIL
Nearest CityHardin
Mile MarkerRM 21.6
Bridge TypeLift
Source Confidencemedium
What Boaters Should Know
Hardin Drawbridge on Illinois Rivernear Hardin, IL; closed clearance about 27.4 ft. Low movable inland river bridge.
Clearance And Opening Details
Vertical Clearance Closed27.40 ft
Vertical Clearance Open66.50 ft
Horizontal Clearance300.00 ft
VHF ChannelNot verified
PhoneNot verified
Last Verified2026-06-08
Bridge contact information has not been verified yet. Confirm current opening procedures before transit.
Verify against current water level / bridge gauge before transit.
Opening / Contact Notes
- Opening Schedule
- Lift bridge; verify operating status.
- Operator / Contact
- Not verified
Navigation And Regulatory Notes
- Air Draft Notes
- Closed/air-draft clearance: 27.4 ft. Open clearance: 66.5 ft. Datum/reference: Low Operating Level / Flat Pool; NGVD 1929. Clearance band: Route-relevant
- Navigation Notes
- Lift bridge; verify operating status. River current/debris and commercial traffic considerations. Closed/air-draft clearance: 27.4 ft. Open clearance: 66.5 ft. Datum/reference: Low Operating Level / Flat Pool; NGVD 1929. Clearance band: Route-relevant Lift bridge; verify operating status.
- Regulatory Notes
- Lift bridge; verify operating status. River current/debris and commercial traffic considerations.
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.