Great Bridge Bridge
Bascule (drawbridge) on the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway in Virginia · hail VHF 13.
Bridge facts
| Waterway | Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AICW) |
|---|---|
| ICW statute mile | 12 |
| State | Virginia |
| Type | Bascule (drawbridge) |
| Vertical clearance | 8 ft (2.44 m) closed; opens for taller vessels |
| VHF hailing channel | Channel 13 |
| Opening behaviour | On signal · restricted |
| Bridge tender | 757-482-8250 |
Opening schedule
Opens on signal, except from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. daily, when the draw need only open on the hour. Contact: 757-482-8250.
In plain English: Opens on signal (on demand). Restricted: daily 6 a.m.–7 p.m., it need only open on the hour.
Frequently asked
When does Great Bridge Bridge open?
Opens on signal (on demand). Restricted: daily 6 a.m.–7 p.m., it need only open on the hour.
What VHF channel does Great Bridge Bridge use?
Great Bridge Bridge monitors VHF Channel 13 for bridge openings on the Intracoastal Waterway.
How much clearance does Great Bridge Bridge have?
About 8 ft (2.44 m) when closed; it opens for taller vessels.
Where is Great Bridge Bridge on the ICW?
Great Bridge Bridge is at Intracoastal Waterway statute mile 12 in Virginia.
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