36.77450000, -76.29200000
Drawbridge / movable Railroad bridge
WaterwayAtlantic ICW / Southern Branch Elizabeth River
Route SegmentAtlantic ICW
Route VariantMain ICW
State / ProvinceVA
Nearest CityChesapeake
Mile MarkerMM 5.8
Bridge TypeRailroad lift/remote
Source Confidencemedium
What Boaters Should Know
Norfolk Southern #7 Railroad Bridge on Atlantic ICW / Southern Branch Elizabeth Rivernear Chesapeake, VA; closed clearance about 7 ft. Very low rail bridge.
Clearance And Opening Details
Vertical Clearance Closed7.00 ft
Vertical Clearance OpenNot verified
Horizontal ClearanceNot verified
VHF ChannelNot verified
Phone757-924-5320
Last Verified2026-06-08
Verify against current water level / bridge gauge before transit.
Opening / Contact Notes
- Opening Schedule
- Usually open; remote operation.
- Operator / Contact
- 757-924-5320
Navigation And Regulatory Notes
- Air Draft Notes
- Closed/air-draft clearance: 7 ft. Datum/reference: Closed clearance at MHW per WG. Clearance band: Route-limiting / Critical
- Navigation Notes
- Usually open; remote operation. Coordinate with Gilmerton Bridge. Closed/air-draft clearance: 7 ft. Datum/reference: Closed clearance at MHW per WG. Clearance band: Route-limiting / Critical Usually open; remote operation.
- Regulatory Notes
- Usually open; remote operation. Coordinate with Gilmerton Bridge.
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.