Oceanic Bridge
Bascule drawbridgeOceanic Bridge is a bascule drawbridge with 22 ft closed, opening to unrestricted height.
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 Oceanic Bridge, mile 4.5, shall open on signal; except that, from December 1 through March 31, the draw shall open on signal, if at least a twenty-four hour notice is given by calling the number posted at the bridge. The owner of this bridge shall provide and keep in good legible condition clearance gauges with figures not less than eight inches high, designed, installed and maintained according to the provisions of § 118.160 of this chapter.
Source: US Coast Guard drawbridge regulations, 33 CFR 117.734 (Navesink River (Swimming River)). Confirm before transiting.
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Frequently asked
What is the clearance under Oceanic Bridge?+
Oceanic Bridge is a bascule drawbridge. Its closed vertical clearance is about 22 ft, and it opens to unrestricted height. Heights are referenced to mean high water (MHW).
How do I get Oceanic Bridge to open?+
Contact the bridge tender on VHF-FM Channel 13, or sound the required signal. Operating schedule: The Oceanic Bridge, mile 4.5, shall open on signal; except that, from December 1 through March 31, the draw shall open on signal, if at least a twenty-four hour notice is given by calling the number posted at the bridge. The owner of this b
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