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Atlantic ICW Bridges

Explore 18 public bridge planning records on the Atlantic ICW, including clearance fields, bridge type, drawbridge status, and source-backed notes.

136Public planning records
8Route segments
49Waterways
0Rows missing coordinates

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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

I-64 Bridge

Atlantic ICW - Atlantic ICW

Chesapeake, VA - MM MM 7.1

Fixed/draw per WG - 65.00 ft closed

Drawbridge Fixed bridge

Nixon Crossroads Bridge

Atlantic ICW - Atlantic ICW

Little River, SC - MM MM 347.2

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

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.