Hutchinson River Parkway Bridge
Bascule drawbridgeHutchinson River Parkway Bridge is a bascule drawbridge with 30 ft of clearance closed, measured to mean high water. Its open clearance is not charted.
Clearances are from NOAA chart US5NYCFI, 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
Hutchinson River Parkway 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
(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.
Frequently asked
What is the clearance under Hutchinson River Parkway Bridge?+
Hutchinson River Parkway Bridge is a bascule drawbridge with 30 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 Hutchinson River Parkway Bridge to open?+
Contact the bridge tender on VHF-FM, 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
Tides & conditions at this crossing
Clearance under Hutchinson River Parkway Bridge shrinks as the water rises. Check the water level and marine conditions at the nearest NOAA station, New Rochelle (3 mi away).
