Ocean Highway (Lafayette) Bridge
Fixed bridge on the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway in South Carolina · hail VHF 09.
Bridge facts
| Waterway | Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AICW) |
|---|---|
| ICW statute mile | 401 |
| State | South Carolina |
| Type | Fixed bridge (does not open) |
| Vertical clearance | 65 ft (19.81 m) fixed vertical clearance |
| VHF hailing channel | Channel 09 |
| 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 Ocean Highway (Lafayette) Bridge 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 Ocean Highway (Lafayette) Bridge use?
Ocean Highway (Lafayette) Bridge monitors VHF Channel 09 for bridge openings on the Intracoastal Waterway.
How much clearance does Ocean Highway (Lafayette) Bridge have?
About 65 ft (19.81 m) of fixed vertical clearance.
Where is Ocean Highway (Lafayette) Bridge on the ICW?
Ocean Highway (Lafayette) Bridge is at Intracoastal Waterway statute mile 401 in South Carolina.
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