Hutchinson River Parkway Bridge
Bascule drawbridgeHutchinson River Parkway Bridge is a bascule drawbridge with 30 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
(b) The draw of the Hutchinson River Parkway Bridge, mile 0.9, at the Bronx, New York shall open on signal if at least a two-hour 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 117.793 (Hutchinson River (Eastchester Creek)). Confirm before transiting.
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Frequently asked
What is the clearance under Hutchinson River Parkway Bridge?+
Hutchinson River Parkway Bridge is a bascule drawbridge. Its closed vertical clearance is about 30 ft, and it opens to unrestricted height. Heights are referenced to mean high water (MHW).
How do I get Hutchinson River Parkway Bridge to open?+
Contact the bridge tender on VHF-FM Channel 13, or sound the required signal. Operating schedule: (b) The draw of the Hutchinson River Parkway Bridge, mile 0.9, at the Bronx, New York shall open on signal if at least a two-hour notice is given to the New York City Department of Transportation (NYCDOT) Radio Hotline, or the NYCDOT Bridge
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