Union Pacific Railroad Lift Bridge
Lift drawbridgeUnion Pacific Railroad Lift Bridge is a lift drawbridge with 70 ft closed and 135 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 draws of the Union Pacific railroad bridge, mile 1.5 at Suisun, shall open on signal if at least 24 hours notice is given.
Source: US Coast Guard drawbridge regulations, 33 CFR 117.151 (Cordelia Slough (a tributary of Suisun Bay)). Confirm before transiting.
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Frequently asked
What is the clearance under Union Pacific Railroad Lift Bridge?+
Union Pacific Railroad Lift Bridge is a lift drawbridge. Its closed vertical clearance is about 70 ft, opening to about 135 ft. Heights are referenced to mean high water (MHW).
How do I get Union Pacific Railroad Lift Bridge to open?+
Contact the bridge tender on VHF-FM Channel 13, or sound the required signal. This bridge requires at least 24 hours advance notice. Operating schedule: The draws of the Union Pacific railroad bridge, mile 1.5 at Suisun, shall open on signal if at least 24 hours notice is given.
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