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International Railroad Bridge CN RR

Lift drawbridge

International Railroad Bridge CN RR is a lift drawbridge with 16 ft closed and 123 ft open.

Closed clearance
16 ft
at mean high water
Open clearance
123 ft
span raised
Horizontal
316 ft
channel width
Location
46.502°, -84.364°
New York

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

Hail on VHF-FM
Ch 13
standard drawbridge channel
Bridge tender
Sound signal
no published phone — use VHF or horn
Advance notice
On signal
no advance notice
Operating schedule

This drawbridge has no special schedule in our dataset, so it generally opens on signal under the Coast Guard's general rules. Hail the tender on VHF-FM Channel 13 or sound the required signal. See New York drawbridge regulations (33 CFR 117).

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Frequently asked

What is the clearance under International Railroad Bridge CN RR?+

International Railroad Bridge CN RR is a lift drawbridge. Its closed vertical clearance is about 16 ft, opening to about 123 ft. Heights are referenced to mean high water (MHW).

How do I get International Railroad Bridge CN RR to open?+

Contact the bridge tender on VHF-FM Channel 13, or sound the required signal. It generally opens on signal under the Coast Guard's general drawbridge rules (33 CFR 117).

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