Oceanic Bridge
Bascule drawbridgeOceanic Bridge is a bascule drawbridge with 22 ft of clearance closed, measured to mean high water. Its open clearance is not charted.
Clearances are from NOAA chart US5NJ1UN, measured to mean high water. 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
Oceanic 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
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.
Frequently asked
What is the clearance under Oceanic Bridge?+
Oceanic Bridge is a bascule drawbridge with 22 ft of clearance closed, measured to mean high water. Its open clearance is not charted. 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 Oceanic Bridge to open?+
Contact the bridge tender on VHF-FM, 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
Tides & conditions at this crossing
Clearance under Oceanic Bridge shrinks as the water rises. Check the water level and marine conditions at the nearest NOAA station, Oceanic Bridge, Navesink River (0 mi away).
