Metropolitan Avenue Bascule Bridge
Bascule drawbridgeMetropolitan Avenue Bascule Bridge is a bascule drawbridge with 10 ft of clearance closed, measured to mean high water. Its open clearance is not charted.
Clearances are from NOAA chart US5NY1CE, 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
Metropolitan Avenue Bascule 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
(e) The draw of the Metropolitan Avenue Bridge, mile 3.4, across English Kills at New York City, 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.
Frequently asked
What is the clearance under Metropolitan Avenue Bascule Bridge?+
Metropolitan Avenue Bascule Bridge is a bascule drawbridge with 10 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 Metropolitan Avenue Bascule Bridge to open?+
Contact the bridge tender on VHF-FM, or sound the required signal. Operating schedule: (e) The draw of the Metropolitan Avenue Bridge, mile 3.4, across English Kills at New York City, 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
Tides & conditions at this crossing
Clearance under Metropolitan Avenue Bascule Bridge shrinks as the water rises. Check the water level and marine conditions at the nearest NOAA station, Williamsburg Bridge (2 mi away).
