Great Loop bridge planning reference

Jordan Bridge

Jordan Bridge on Atlantic ICW / Elizabeth Rivernear Chesapeake, VA; closed clearance about 145 ft. High fixed bridge.

36.82270000, -76.27990000

Fixed bridge
WaterwayAtlantic ICW / Elizabeth River
Route SegmentAtlantic ICW
Route VariantMain ICW
State / ProvinceVA
Nearest CityChesapeake
Mile MarkerMM 2.8
Bridge TypeFixed
Source Confidencemedium

What Boaters Should Know

Jordan Bridge on Atlantic ICW / Elizabeth Rivernear Chesapeake, VA; closed clearance about 145 ft. High fixed bridge.

Clearance And Opening Details

Vertical Clearance Closed145.00 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: 145 ft. Datum/reference: WG Atlantic ICW summary. Clearance band: High clearance
Navigation Notes
Fixed. Not limiting for most Loopers. Closed/air-draft clearance: 145 ft. Datum/reference: WG Atlantic ICW summary. Clearance band: High clearance Fixed.
Regulatory Notes
Fixed. Not limiting for most Loopers.

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.