41.71120000, -73.95460000
Fixed bridgeRailroad bridge
WaterwayHudson River
Route SegmentChesapeake / Hudson / Great Lakes
Route VariantCommon route or Loop alternative
State / ProvinceNY
Nearest CityPoughkeepsie
Mile MarkerHudson River
Bridge TypeFixed truss
Source Confidencelow
What Boaters Should Know
Walkway Over the Hudson / Poughkeepsie Railroad Bridge on Hudson Rivernear Poughkeepsie, NY; closed clearance about 134 ft. Major Hudson River landmark bridge.
Clearance And Opening Details
Vertical Clearance Closed134.00 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: 134 ft. Datum/reference: Planning value; verify NOAA ENC/current chart. Clearance band: High clearance
- Navigation Notes
- Fixed. High clearance; not limiting for most Loopers. Closed/air-draft clearance: 134 ft. Datum/reference: Planning value; verify NOAA ENC/current chart. Clearance band: High clearance Fixed.
- Regulatory Notes
- Fixed. High clearance; not limiting for most Loopers.
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.