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Millers Ferry Swing Bridge

Swing drawbridge

Millers Ferry Swing Bridge is a swing drawbridge with 12 ft closed, opening to unrestricted height.

Closed clearance
12 ft
at mean high water
Open clearance
Unlimited
span raised
Horizontal
85 ft
channel width
Location
38.224°, -121.507°
California

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

Hail on VHF-FM
Ch 13
standard drawbridge channel
Bridge tender
Sound signal
no published phone — use VHF or horn
Advance notice
On signal
no advance notice
Operating schedule

This drawbridge has no special schedule in our dataset, so it generally opens on signal under the Coast Guard's general rules. Hail the tender on VHF-FM Channel 13 or sound the required signal. See California drawbridge regulations (33 CFR 117).

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Frequently asked

What is the clearance under Millers Ferry Swing Bridge?+

Millers Ferry Swing Bridge is a swing drawbridge. Its closed vertical clearance is about 12 ft, and it opens to unrestricted height. Heights are referenced to mean high water (MHW).

How do I get Millers Ferry Swing Bridge to open?+

Contact the bridge tender on VHF-FM Channel 13, or sound the required signal. It generally opens on signal under the Coast Guard's general drawbridge rules (33 CFR 117).

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