Carlton Vertical Bridge
Lift drawbridgeCarlton Vertical Bridge is a lift drawbridge with 10 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 draw of the Carlton Bridge, mile 14.0, between Bath and Woolwich shall operate as follows: (a) From May 15 through September 30 the draw shall open on signal; except that, from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m., the draw shall open on signal if a two-hour notice is given by calling the number posted at the bridge. (b) From October 1 through May14 the draw shall open on signal; except that, from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m., the draw shall open on signal after a twenty-four hours notice is given from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Saturday and Sunday, after an eight-hour notice is given by calling the number posted at the bridge.
Source: US Coast Guard drawbridge regulations, 33 CFR 117.525 (Kennebec River). Confirm before transiting.
Know every bridge before you get there
Pathr checks Carlton Vertical Bridge and every bridge on your route against your boat's air draft, with live tides, NOAA charts and safe routing. Free for your first two months on iOS.
Frequently asked
What is the clearance under Carlton Vertical Bridge?+
Carlton Vertical Bridge is a lift drawbridge. Its closed vertical clearance is about 10 ft, opening to about 135 ft. Heights are referenced to mean high water (MHW).
How do I get Carlton Vertical Bridge to open?+
Contact the bridge tender on VHF-FM Channel 13, or sound the required signal. Operating schedule: The draw of the Carlton Bridge, mile 14.0, between Bath and Woolwich shall operate as follows: (a) From May 15 through September 30 the draw shall open on signal; except that, from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m., the draw shall open on signal if a two-ho
Nearby bridges
You've got the data. Now put it on your chart.
Pathr shows this spot live on a nautical chart, the depth under your keel, wind, tide, and live AIS traffic, all in one place.
Love the free tools? Back us as a Founding member.
