36.74000000, -76.29300000
Fixed bridge
WaterwayAtlantic ICW
Route SegmentAtlantic ICW
Route VariantMain ICW
State / ProvinceVA
Nearest CityChesapeake
Mile MarkerMM 8.9
Bridge TypeFixed
Source Confidencemedium
What Boaters Should Know
Veterans Bridge on Atlantic ICWnear Chesapeake, VA; closed clearance about 95 ft. High fixed bridge.
Clearance And Opening Details
Vertical Clearance Closed95.00 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: 95 ft. Datum/reference: WG Atlantic ICW summary. Clearance band: High clearance
- Navigation Notes
- Fixed. Not air-draft limiting. Closed/air-draft clearance: 95 ft. Datum/reference: WG Atlantic ICW summary. Clearance band: High clearance Fixed.
- Regulatory Notes
- Fixed. Not air-draft 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.