Great Loop Lock Reference

Great Bridge Lock

Reviewed planning reference for lock approach, communications, and float-plan preparation.

Atlantic ICW / Albemarle & Chesapeake Canal

Great Bridge Lock

Chesapeake, VA

Latitude / Longitude36.723617
-76.247783

Phone757-547-3311

VHF Channel13

Operating AuthorityNot listed

Last ReviewedNot listed

Lock Location

Zoomed-in location for this Great Loop lock reference.

About This Lock

Segment: Atlantic ICW / Albemarle & Chesapeake Canal. Route status: core Atlantic ICW. NOAA/USACE and Waterway Guide list VHF 13 and 757-547-3311; verify schedule before arrival. Source: https://www.nao.usace.army.mil/AIWW/

Before You Arrive

Fenders ready
Lines ready
Crew briefed
PFDs on deck
Radio on correct channel
Call / monitor lock
Check current notices

Plan With FPW

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Plan a Float Plan

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Navigation Safety Note

This page is a planning reference, not a substitute for official notices, charts, lockmaster instructions, or current local conditions. Always confirm lock status, operating hours, closures, restrictions, and instructions with the official authority before arrival.