39.55810000, -75.57060000
Fixed bridge
WaterwayChesapeake & Delaware Canal
Route SegmentChesapeake / Hudson / Great Lakes
Route VariantCommon route or Loop alternative
State / ProvinceDE
Nearest CityDelaware City / Reedy Point
Mile MarkerC&D Canal east end
Bridge TypeFixed cantilever
Source Confidencelow
What Boaters Should Know
Reedy Point Bridge on Chesapeake & Delaware Canalnear Delaware City / Reedy Point, DE; closed clearance about 135 ft. Major fixed bridge on C&D Canal.
Clearance And Opening Details
Vertical Clearance Closed135.00 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: 135 ft. Datum/reference: Planning value; verify NOAA ENC/current chart. Clearance band: High clearance
- Navigation Notes
- Fixed. Near Delaware River entrance; current/traffic planning matters. Closed/air-draft clearance: 135 ft. Datum/reference: Planning value; verify NOAA ENC/current chart. Clearance band: High clearance Fixed.
- Regulatory Notes
- Fixed. Near Delaware River entrance; current/traffic planning matters.
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.