Fruitvale Ave Bascule Bridge
Bascule drawbridgeFruitvale Ave Bascule Bridge is a bascule drawbridge with an unposted closed clearance, opening to unrestricted height.
Clearances are from NOAA charts, referenced to mean high water. Actual clearance is lower at higher tides and storm surge. Always confirm against your vessel's air draft and the posted clearance gauge before transiting.
How to request an opening
Fruitvale Avenue, mile 5.6;
Source: US Coast Guard drawbridge regulations, 33 CFR 117.181 (Oakland Inner Harbor Tidal Canal). Confirm before transiting.
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Frequently asked
What is the clearance under Fruitvale Ave Bascule Bridge?+
Fruitvale Ave Bascule Bridge is a bascule drawbridge. Its closed vertical clearance is not posted on the chart, and it opens to unrestricted height. Heights are referenced to mean high water (MHW).
How do I get Fruitvale Ave Bascule Bridge to open?+
Contact the bridge tender on VHF-FM Channel 13, or sound the required signal. Operating schedule: Fruitvale Avenue, mile 5.6;
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