34.57250000, -77.27600000
Drawbridge / movable
WaterwayAtlantic ICW
Route SegmentAtlantic ICW
Route VariantMain ICW
State / ProvinceNC
Nearest CityCamp Lejeune / Onslow Beach
Mile MarkerMM 240.7
Bridge TypeSwing
Source Confidencemedium
What Boaters Should Know
Onslow Beach Swing Bridge on Atlantic ICWnear Camp Lejeune / Onslow Beach, NC; closed clearance about 12 ft. Low movable bridge.
Clearance And Opening Details
Vertical Clearance Closed12.00 ft
Vertical Clearance OpenNot verified
Horizontal ClearanceNot verified
VHF ChannelNot verified
Phone910-440-7376
Last Verified2026-06-08
Verify against current water level / bridge gauge before transit.
Opening / Contact Notes
- Opening Schedule
- Opens on signal except 7 AM-7 PM hour/half-hour; vessels must signal.
- Operator / Contact
- 910-440-7376
Navigation And Regulatory Notes
- Air Draft Notes
- Closed/air-draft clearance: 12 ft. Datum/reference: Closed clearance at MHW per WG. Clearance band: Route-limiting / Critical
- Navigation Notes
- Opens on signal except 7 AM-7 PM hour/half-hour; vessels must signal. Use northwest draw; military/restricted area considerations. Closed/air-draft clearance: 12 ft. Datum/reference: Closed clearance at MHW per WG. Clearance band: Route-limiting / Critical Opens on signal except 7 AM-7 PM hour/half-hour; vessels must signal.
- Regulatory Notes
- Opens on signal except 7 AM-7 PM hour/half-hour; vessels must signal. Use northwest draw; military/restricted area 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.