39.70500000, -90.65100000
Fixed bridge
WaterwayIllinois River
Route SegmentIllinois / Chicago
Route VariantInland Rivers / Chicago or Cal-Sag
State / ProvinceIL
Nearest CityValley City
Mile MarkerRM 60.2
Bridge TypeFixed
Source Confidencemedium
What Boaters Should Know
Valley City Highway Dual Bridges on Illinois Rivernear Valley City, IL; closed clearance about 72.7 ft. High fixed inland bridge.
Clearance And Opening Details
Vertical Clearance Closed72.70 ft
Vertical Clearance OpenNot verified
Horizontal Clearance531.10 ft
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: 72.7 ft. Datum/reference: Low Operating Level / Flat Pool; NGVD 1929. Clearance band: High clearance
- Navigation Notes
- Fixed. Not normally limiting. Closed/air-draft clearance: 72.7 ft. Datum/reference: Low Operating Level / Flat Pool; NGVD 1929. Clearance band: High clearance Fixed.
- Regulatory Notes
- Fixed. Not normally limiting.
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.