39.55300000, -75.65160000
Fixed bridge
WaterwayChesapeake & Delaware Canal
Route SegmentChesapeake / Hudson / Great Lakes
Route VariantCommon route or Loop alternative
State / ProvinceDE
Nearest CitySt. Georges
Mile MarkerC&D Canal
Bridge TypeFixed cable-stayed
Source Confidencelow
What Boaters Should Know
Senator William V. Roth Jr. Bridge on Chesapeake & Delaware Canalnear St. Georges, DE; closed clearance about 138 ft. Major fixed bridge on C&D Canal.
Clearance And Opening Details
Vertical Clearance Closed138.00 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: 138 ft. Datum/reference: Planning value; verify NOAA ENC/current chart. Clearance band: High clearance
- Navigation Notes
- Fixed. High but important on commercial canal; monitor traffic and current. Closed/air-draft clearance: 138 ft. Datum/reference: Planning value; verify NOAA ENC/current chart. Clearance band: High clearance Fixed.
- Regulatory Notes
- Fixed. High but important on commercial canal; monitor traffic and current.
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.