Avondale Swing Bridge
Swing drawbridgeAvondale Swing Bridge is a swing drawbridge. Closed, its spans are charted from 7 ft to 23 ft of clearance, measured to mean high water. It opens to unrestricted height.
Clearances are from NOAA chart US5NYCFE, measured to mean high water. The clearance shown is the lowest charted for any of its spans. 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
Avondale Swing 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
(j) The draw of the Avondale Bridge, mile 10.7, at Lyndhurst, shall open on signal if at least four hours notice is given.
Source: US Coast Guard drawbridge regulations, 33 CFR 117.739 (Passaic River). Confirm before transiting.
Frequently asked
What is the clearance under Avondale Swing Bridge?+
Avondale Swing Bridge is a swing drawbridge. Closed, its spans are charted from 7 ft to 23 ft of clearance, measured to mean high water. 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 Avondale Swing Bridge to open?+
Contact the bridge tender on VHF-FM Channel 13, or sound the required signal. Operating schedule: (j) The draw of the Avondale Bridge, mile 10.7, at Lyndhurst, shall open on signal if at least four hours notice is given.
Tides & conditions at this crossing
Clearance under Avondale Swing Bridge shrinks as the water rises. Check the water level and marine conditions at the nearest NOAA station, Belleville (2 mi away).
