Broadway Bridge
Lift drawbridgeBroadway Bridge is a lift drawbridge with 24 ft closed and 135 ft open.
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
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.
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Frequently asked
What is the clearance under Broadway Bridge?+
Broadway Bridge is a lift drawbridge. Its closed vertical clearance is about 24 ft, opening to about 135 ft. Heights are referenced to mean high water (MHW).
How do I get Broadway Bridge to open?+
Contact the bridge tender on VHF-FM Channel 13, 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
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