Tomlinson Bridge
Lift drawbridgeTomlinson Bridge is a lift drawbridge with 13 ft closed and 62 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 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.
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Frequently asked
What is the clearance under Tomlinson Bridge?+
Tomlinson Bridge is a lift drawbridge. Its closed vertical clearance is about 13 ft, opening to about 62 ft. Heights are referenced to mean high water (MHW).
How do I get Tomlinson Bridge to open?+
Contact the bridge tender on VHF-FM Channel 13, or sound the required signal. Operating schedule: The draws of the Tomlinson Bridge, mile 0.0,
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