Conrail Lift Bridge
Lift drawbridgeConrail Lift Bridge is a lift drawbridge with 45 ft closed and 129 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 Conrail bridge, mile 1.1,
Source: US Coast Guard drawbridge regulations, 33 CFR 117.231 (Brandywine Creek). Confirm before transiting.
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Frequently asked
What is the clearance under Conrail Lift Bridge?+
Conrail Lift Bridge is a lift drawbridge. Its closed vertical clearance is about 45 ft, opening to about 129 ft. Heights are referenced to mean high water (MHW).
How do I get Conrail Lift Bridge to open?+
Contact the bridge tender on VHF-FM Channel 13, or sound the required signal. Operating schedule: The draw of the Conrail bridge, mile 1.1,
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