Grand Avenue Bridge
Swing drawbridgeGrand Avenue Bridge is a swing drawbridge with 8 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
(f) The draw of the Grand Street/Avenue Bridge, mile 3.1, across Newtown Creek (East Branch) between Brooklyn and Queens, shall open on signal if at least a two-hour advance notice is given to the New York City Department of Transportation (NYCDOT) Radio Hotline or the NYCDOT Bridge Operations Office.
Source: US Coast Guard drawbridge regulations, 33 CFR 117.801 (Newtown Creek, Dutch Kills, English Kills and their tributaries). Confirm before transiting.
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Frequently asked
What is the clearance under Grand Avenue Bridge?+
Grand Avenue Bridge is a swing drawbridge. Its closed vertical clearance is about 8 ft, and it opens to unrestricted height. Heights are referenced to mean high water (MHW).
How do I get Grand Avenue Bridge to open?+
Contact the bridge tender on VHF-FM Channel 13, or sound the required signal. Operating schedule: (f) The draw of the Grand Street/Avenue Bridge, mile 3.1, across Newtown Creek (East Branch) between Brooklyn and Queens, shall open on signal if at least a two-hour advance notice is given to the New York City Department of Transportation
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