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I-64 Bridge

I-64 Bridge on Atlantic ICWnear Chesapeake, VA; closed clearance about 65 ft. Major bridge; generally high enough for most Loopers.

36.76160000, -76.29480000

Drawbridge / movable Fixed bridge
WaterwayAtlantic ICW
Route SegmentAtlantic ICW
Route VariantMain ICW
State / ProvinceVA
Nearest CityChesapeake
Mile MarkerMM 7.1
Bridge TypeFixed/draw per WG
Source Confidencemedium

What Boaters Should Know

I-64 Bridge on Atlantic ICWnear Chesapeake, VA; closed clearance about 65 ft. Major bridge; generally high enough for most Loopers.

Clearance And Opening Details

Vertical Clearance Closed65.00 ft
Vertical Clearance OpenNot verified
Horizontal ClearanceNot verified
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
Draw will open on signal if at least 24-hour notice is given.
Operator / Contact
Not verified

Navigation And Regulatory Notes

Air Draft Notes
Closed/air-draft clearance: 65 ft. Datum/reference: WG Atlantic ICW summary. Clearance band: Standard ICW 65 ft
Navigation Notes
Draw will open on signal if at least 24-hour notice is given. Verify 24-hour notice details if needing opening. Closed/air-draft clearance: 65 ft. Datum/reference: WG Atlantic ICW summary. Clearance band: Standard ICW 65 ft Draw will open on signal if at least 24-hour notice is given.
Regulatory Notes
Draw will open on signal if at least 24-hour notice is given. Verify 24-hour notice details if needing opening.

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.

Planning awareness only: Bridge information is provided for planning awareness only. Always verify current bridge status, clearance, water levels, bridge schedules, opening restrictions, Local Notices to Mariners, bridge signage, and official charts before transit. FloatPlanWizard is not a navigation authority.