Tomlinson Bridge
Lift drawbridgeTomlinson Bridge is a lift drawbridge with 13 ft of clearance closed, measured to mean high water. Open, it is charted at 62 ft.
Clearances are from NOAA chart US5HVNCB, measured to mean high water. Actual clearance is lower whenever the water stands above that level, as at higher tides and in storm surge. Always confirm against your vessel's air draft and the posted clearance gauge before transiting.
Pathr nautical charts
Tomlinson Bridge on the chart
Find the bridge and its charted vertical clearance in one view. Select a pin to compare nearby bridges, see open and closed clearances where charted, and open its operating details.
How to request an opening
The draws of the Tomlinson Bridge, mile 0.0,
Source: US Coast Guard drawbridge regulations, 33 CFR 117.213 (New Haven Harbor, Quinnipiac and Mill Rivers). Confirm before transiting.
Frequently asked
What is the clearance under Tomlinson Bridge?+
Tomlinson Bridge is a lift drawbridge with 13 ft of clearance closed, measured to mean high water. Open, it is charted at 62 ft. These figures are from NOAA chart data. Real clearance drops whenever the water stands above the level they are measured to, so leave a margin for your air draft.
How do I get Tomlinson Bridge to open?+
Contact the bridge tender on VHF-FM, or sound the required signal. Operating schedule: The draws of the Tomlinson Bridge, mile 0.0,
Tides & conditions at this crossing
Clearance under Tomlinson Bridge shrinks as the water rises. Check the water level and marine conditions at the nearest NOAA station, New Haven Harbor, New Haven Reach (1 mi away).
