Pulaski Bascule Bridge
Bascule drawbridgePulaski Bascule Bridge is a bascule drawbridge with 46 ft of clearance closed, measured to mean high water. Its open clearance is not charted.
Clearances are from NOAA chart US5NYCEG, 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
Pulaski 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
(g)(1) The draw of the of the Pulaski Bridge, mile 0.6,
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 Pulaski Bascule Bridge?+
Pulaski Bascule Bridge is a bascule drawbridge with 46 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 Pulaski Bascule Bridge to open?+
Contact the bridge tender on VHF-FM, or sound the required signal. Operating schedule: (g)(1) The draw of the of the Pulaski Bridge, mile 0.6,
Tides & conditions at this crossing
Clearance under Pulaski Bascule Bridge shrinks as the water rises. Check the water level and marine conditions at the nearest NOAA station, Hunters Point, Newtown Creek (0 mi away).
