Topsail Island Bridge
Fixed bridge on the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway in North Carolina · hail VHF 13.
Bridge facts
| Waterway | Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AICW) |
|---|---|
| ICW statute mile | 252.5 |
| State | North Carolina |
| Type | Fixed bridge (does not open) |
| Vertical clearance | 64 ft (19.51 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 64 ft (19.51 m). Vessels that fit beneath it pass at any time; taller vessels have no opening option here.
Frequently asked
Does Topsail Island Bridge open for sailboats?
No — it is a fixed bridge with about 64 ft of vertical clearance. Vessels taller than that cannot pass beneath it.
What VHF channel does Topsail Island Bridge use?
Topsail Island Bridge monitors VHF Channel 13 for bridge openings on the Intracoastal Waterway.
How much clearance does Topsail Island Bridge have?
About 64 ft (19.51 m) of fixed vertical clearance.
Where is Topsail Island Bridge on the ICW?
Topsail Island Bridge is at Intracoastal Waterway statute mile 252.5 in North Carolina.
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