Broadway Bridge
Lift drawbridgeBroadway Bridge is a lift drawbridge with 24 ft of clearance closed, measured to mean high water. Open, it is charted at 135 ft.
Clearances are from NOAA chart US5NYCFH, 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
Broadway 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
and the Broadway Bridge, mile 6.8, shall open on signal if at least a four-hour advance notice is given to the New York City Highway Radio (Hotline) Room and the Tribor
Source: US Coast Guard drawbridge regulations, 33 CFR 117.789 (Harlem River). Confirm before transiting.
Frequently asked
What is the clearance under Broadway Bridge?+
Broadway Bridge is a lift drawbridge with 24 ft of clearance closed, measured to mean high water. Open, it is charted at 135 ft. 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 Broadway Bridge to open?+
Contact the bridge tender on VHF-FM, or sound the required signal. Operating schedule: and the Broadway Bridge, mile 6.8, shall open on signal if at least a four-hour advance notice is given to the New York City Highway Radio (Hotline) Room and the Tribor
Tides & conditions at this crossing
Clearance under Broadway Bridge shrinks as the water rises. Check the water level and marine conditions at the nearest NOAA station, Spuyten Duyvil Creek ent., N.Y. (1 mi away).
