Huron and Eastern Railway Bridge
Swing drawbridgeHuron and Eastern Railway Bridge is a swing drawbridge with 8 ft of clearance closed, measured to the Great Lakes chart datum (IGLD 1985). It opens to unrestricted height.
Clearances are from NOAA chart US5MI3GD, measured to the Great Lakes chart datum (IGLD 1985). Actual clearance is lower whenever the water stands above that level. Always confirm against your vessel's air draft and the posted clearance gauge before transiting.
Pathr nautical charts
Huron and Eastern Railway 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
We don't have this bridge's operating rule yet. Many drawbridges open on a schedule or need advance notice. Check 33 CFR 117 for Maryland or call the tender before you plan around it.
Frequently asked
What is the clearance under Huron and Eastern Railway Bridge?+
Huron and Eastern Railway Bridge is a swing drawbridge with 8 ft of clearance closed, measured to the Great Lakes chart datum (IGLD 1985). It opens to unrestricted height. 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 Huron and Eastern Railway Bridge to open?+
Contact the bridge tender on VHF-FM, or sound the required signal. We don't have this bridge's operating rule yet. Many drawbridges open on a schedule or need advance notice. Check 33 CFR 117 for Maryland or call the tender before you plan around it.
