ICW Drawbridge · Statute Mile 283.1
Wrightsville Beach Bridge (Rt. 74)
Bascule (drawbridge) on the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway in North Carolina · hail VHF 13.
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Bridge facts
| Waterway | Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AICW) |
|---|---|
| ICW statute mile | 283.1 |
| State | North Carolina |
| Type | Bascule (drawbridge) |
| Vertical clearance | 14 ft (4.27 m) closed; opens for taller vessels |
| VHF hailing channel | Channel 13 |
| Opening behaviour | Scheduled |
Opening schedule
Bridge is on demand 7 pm to 7 am, on the hour.
In plain English: Opens on the hour.
Frequently asked
When does Wrightsville Beach Bridge (Rt. 74) open?
Opens on the hour.
What VHF channel does Wrightsville Beach Bridge (Rt. 74) use?
Wrightsville Beach Bridge (Rt. 74) monitors VHF Channel 13 for bridge openings on the Intracoastal Waterway.
How much clearance does Wrightsville Beach Bridge (Rt. 74) have?
About 14 ft (4.27 m) when closed; it opens for taller vessels.
Where is Wrightsville Beach Bridge (Rt. 74) on the ICW?
Wrightsville Beach Bridge (Rt. 74) is at Intracoastal Waterway statute mile 283.1 in North Carolina.
← North · toward Norfolk
Figure Eight Island BridgeICW mi 278
South · toward Miami →
Snows Cut (Carolina Beach) BridgeICW mi 295.5
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