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Atlantic ICW Bridges

Explore 40 public bridge planning records for the Atlantic ICW route segment, including clearances, drawbridge status, waterways, and verification notes.

136Public planning records
8Route segments
49Waterways
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Atlantic ICW Bridges

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Onslow Beach Swing Bridge

Atlantic ICW - Atlantic ICW

Camp Lejeune / Onslow Beach, NC - MM MM 240.7

Swing - 12.00 ft closed

Drawbridge

SCL Railroad Bridge

Atlantic ICW - Atlantic ICW

Myrtle Beach / Socastee, SC - MM MM 365.4

Railroad bridge - 16.00 ft closed

Socastee Swing Bridge

Atlantic ICW - Atlantic ICW

Socastee, SC - MM MM 371.0

Swing - 11.00 ft closed

Drawbridge

Alligator River Bridge / US 64

Atlantic ICW / Alligator River - Atlantic ICW

Columbia / East Lake, NC - MM MM 84.2

Swing - 14.00 ft closed

Drawbridge

Belt Line Railroad Bridge

Atlantic ICW / Elizabeth River - Atlantic ICW

Norfolk, VA - MM MM 2.6

Railroad lift/remote - 6.00 ft closed

Drawbridge

North Landing Bridge / SR 165

Atlantic ICW / North Landing River - Atlantic ICW

Chesapeake, VA - MM MM 20.2

Swing/bascule - 6.00 ft closed

Drawbridge

Norfolk Southern #7 Railroad Bridge

Atlantic ICW / Southern Branch Elizabeth River - Atlantic ICW

Chesapeake, VA - MM MM 5.8

Railroad lift/remote - 7.00 ft closed

Drawbridge

I-64 Bridge

Atlantic ICW - Atlantic ICW

Chesapeake, VA - MM MM 7.1

Fixed/draw per WG - 65.00 ft closed

Drawbridge Fixed bridge

Gilmerton Bridge

Atlantic ICW / Southern Branch Elizabeth River - Atlantic ICW

Chesapeake, VA - MM MM 5.8

Bascule - 35.00 ft closed

Drawbridge

Nixon Crossroads Bridge

Atlantic ICW - Atlantic ICW

Little River, SC - MM MM 347.2

Fixed - 65.00 ft closed

Fixed bridge

McTeer Memorial Twin Bridges

Atlantic ICW / Beaufort River - Atlantic ICW

Beaufort, SC - MM MM 539.7

Fixed twin - 65.00 ft closed

Fixed bridge

Atlantic Beach Bridge

Atlantic ICW / Bogue Sound - Atlantic ICW

Morehead City / Atlantic Beach, NC - MM MM 206.7

Fixed - 65.00 ft closed

Fixed bridge

Coinjock Bridge / US 158

Atlantic ICW / Coinjock Canal - Atlantic ICW

Coinjock, NC - MM MM 49.9

Fixed - 65.00 ft closed

Fixed bridge

Core Creek Bridge / NC 101

Atlantic ICW / Core Creek - Atlantic ICW

Beaufort / Harlowe, NC - MM MM 195.8

Fixed - 65.00 ft closed

Fixed bridge

F.J. Torras Causeway Bridge

Atlantic ICW / Mackay River - Atlantic ICW

Brunswick / St. Simons, GA - MM MM 674.5

Fixed - 65.00 ft closed

Fixed bridge

Pungo Ferry Bridge

Atlantic ICW / North Landing River - Atlantic ICW

Virginia Beach, VA - MM MM 28.3

Fixed - 65.00 ft closed

Fixed bridge

NC 210 Highway Bridge

Atlantic ICW - Atlantic ICW

Sneads Ferry / North Topsail Beach, NC - MM MM 252.3

Fixed - 64.00 ft closed

Fixed bridge

Veterans Bridge

Atlantic ICW - Atlantic ICW

Chesapeake, VA - MM MM 8.9

Fixed - 95.00 ft closed

Fixed bridge

Jordan Bridge

Atlantic ICW / Elizabeth River - Atlantic ICW

Chesapeake, VA - MM MM 2.8

Fixed - 145.00 ft closed

Fixed bridge

Wilkerson Bridge / US 264

Atlantic ICW / Pungo River-Alligator River Canal - Atlantic ICW

Belhaven / Swan Quarter area, NC - MM MM 125.9

Fixed - 64.00 ft closed

Fixed bridge

1. Why Bridge Planning Matters

  • Avoid delays, groundings, and unsafe transits.
  • Save time and stress with verified information.
  • Plan with confidence using current data.

2. Fixed Bridges vs Drawbridges

  • Fixed bridges have set clearances.
  • Drawbridges open on schedules or on request.
  • Verify status and requirements before arrival.

3. Clearance & Air Draft

  • Clearance can change with water levels and conditions.
  • Compare your vessel air draft to current clearances.
  • Closed fields are planning references only.

4. Verify Openings Before Transit

  • Check opening schedules, restrictions, and notices.
  • Confirm with official charts, signage, and local updates.
  • Treat phone/VHF info as starting points, not final.

5. Contact & VHF Planning

  • Note bridge tenders and operator contacts.
  • Use VHF channels for requests and updates.
  • Have backups in case phone service is unavailable.

6. Timing, Water Levels & Restrictions

  • Water levels affect clearance and bridge operation.
  • Consider tides, currents, traffic, and daylight.
  • Watch for maintenance, weather, and local restrictions.

7. Bridge Planning Checklist

  • Compare air draft vs clearance
  • Verify bridge status & type
  • Check water levels & trends
  • Confirm schedules & openings
  • Note contacts & VHF channels
  • Plan timing & backup options

8. Quick Bridge FAQs

  • Can I rely on listed clearances? No, always verify current data.
  • What is an air-draft concern? When clearance is close to your vessel height.
  • Do schedules change? Yes, confirm before arrival.
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.