Oak Island Bridge (SR-133 Hwy)
Fixed bridge on the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway in North Carolina · hail VHF 13.
Bridge facts
| Waterway | Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AICW) |
|---|---|
| ICW statute mile | 312 |
| State | North Carolina |
| Type | Fixed bridge (does not open) |
| Vertical clearance | 65 ft (19.81 m) fixed vertical clearance |
| VHF hailing channel | Channel 13 |
| Opening behaviour | Fixed |
Opening schedule
This is a fixed bridge — it does not open. Charted vertical clearance is about 65 ft (19.81 m). Vessels that fit beneath it pass at any time; taller vessels have no opening option here.
Frequently asked
Does Oak Island Bridge (SR-133 Hwy) open for sailboats?
No — it is a fixed bridge with about 65 ft of vertical clearance. Vessels taller than that cannot pass beneath it.
What VHF channel does Oak Island Bridge (SR-133 Hwy) use?
Oak Island Bridge (SR-133 Hwy) monitors VHF Channel 13 for bridge openings on the Intracoastal Waterway.
How much clearance does Oak Island Bridge (SR-133 Hwy) have?
About 65 ft (19.81 m) of fixed vertical clearance.
Where is Oak Island Bridge (SR-133 Hwy) on the ICW?
Oak Island Bridge (SR-133 Hwy) is at Intracoastal Waterway statute mile 312 in North Carolina.
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