Henry Ford Avenue Bridge
Lift drawbridgeHenry Ford Avenue Bridge is a lift drawbridge with 6 ft closed and 165 ft open.
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
The draw of the Henry Ford Avenue railroad bridge, mile 4.8 at Long Beach, shall be maintained in the fully open position, except when a train is crossing or for maintenance. If the draw is in the closed position, the opening signal is two short blasts followed by one prolonged blast. The acknowledging signal is two prolonged blasts followed by one short blast when the draw will open immediately and five short blasts when the draw will not open immediately. Channel 13 (156.65 MHZ) or other assigned frequencies may be used.
Source: US Coast Guard drawbridge regulations, 33 CFR 117.147 (Cerritos Channel). Confirm before transiting.
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Frequently asked
What is the clearance under Henry Ford Avenue Bridge?+
Henry Ford Avenue Bridge is a lift drawbridge. Its closed vertical clearance is about 6 ft, opening to about 165 ft. Heights are referenced to mean high water (MHW).
How do I get Henry Ford Avenue Bridge to open?+
Contact the bridge tender on VHF-FM Channel 13, or sound the required signal. Operating schedule: The draw of the Henry Ford Avenue railroad bridge, mile 4.8 at Long Beach, shall be maintained in the fully open position, except when a train is crossing or for maintenance. If the draw is in the closed position, the opening signal is two
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