Gilmerton Highway Bridge
Lift bridge on the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway in Virginia · hail VHF 13.
Bridge facts
| Waterway | Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AICW) |
|---|---|
| ICW statute mile | 5.8 |
| State | Virginia |
| Type | Lift bridge |
| Vertical clearance | 36 ft (10.97 m) closed; opens for taller vessels |
| VHF hailing channel | Channel 13 |
| Opening behaviour | See schedule |
| Bridge tender | 757-485-5488 |
Opening schedule
Opens on signal, except from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Mon. through Fri. (except federal holidays), when the draw need not open. Draw will not open if adjacent railroad bridge is closed. Contact: 757-485-5488/-5567.
This bridge's schedule has irregular wording, so Sealink shows the official text rather than risk a wrong countdown. Hail the tender on VHF 13 to confirm the next opening.
Frequently asked
When does Gilmerton Highway Bridge open?
Opens on signal, except from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Mon. through Fri. (except federal holidays), when the draw need not open. Draw will not open if adjacent railroad bridge is closed. Contact: 757-485-5488/-5567.
What VHF channel does Gilmerton Highway Bridge use?
Gilmerton Highway Bridge monitors VHF Channel 13 for bridge openings on the Intracoastal Waterway.
How much clearance does Gilmerton Highway Bridge have?
About 36 ft (10.97 m) when closed; it opens for taller vessels.
Where is Gilmerton Highway Bridge on the ICW?
Gilmerton Highway Bridge is at Intracoastal Waterway statute mile 5.8 in Virginia.
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