ICW Drawbridge · Statute Mile 2.8

South Norfolk Jordan Bridge

Fixed bridge on the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway in Virginia · hail VHF 13.

Fixed bridge
Does not open · 145 ft clearance

Bridge facts

WaterwayAtlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AICW)
ICW statute mile2.8
StateVirginia
TypeFixed bridge (does not open)
Vertical clearance145 ft (44.2 m) fixed vertical clearance
VHF hailing channelChannel 13
Opening behaviourFixed

Opening schedule

This is a fixed bridge — it does not open. Charted vertical clearance is about 145 ft (44.2 m). Vessels that fit beneath it pass at any time; taller vessels have no opening option here.

Frequently asked

Does South Norfolk Jordan Bridge open for sailboats?

No — it is a fixed bridge with about 145 ft of vertical clearance. Vessels taller than that cannot pass beneath it.

What VHF channel does South Norfolk Jordan Bridge use?

South Norfolk Jordan Bridge monitors VHF Channel 13 for bridge openings on the Intracoastal Waterway.

How much clearance does South Norfolk Jordan Bridge have?

About 145 ft (44.2 m) of fixed vertical clearance.

Where is South Norfolk Jordan Bridge on the ICW?

South Norfolk Jordan Bridge is at Intracoastal Waterway statute mile 2.8 in Virginia.

← North · toward Norfolk
Belt Line RR Lift Bridge
ICW mi 2.6
South · toward Miami →
Norfolk and Western Railroad Lift Bridge (aka Old Virginia RR Bridge)
ICW mi 3.6

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