Broadway Bridge
Bascule drawbridgeBroadway Bridge is a bascule drawbridge with 90 ft of clearance closed, measured to a local datum. Its open clearance is not charted.
Clearances are from NOAA chart US5PDXFW, measured to a local datum. Actual clearance is lower whenever the water stands above that level. Always confirm against your vessel's air draft and the posted clearance gauge before transiting.
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Broadway 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
(3)(i) Broadway Bridge, mile 11.7, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, one hour's notice shall be given for draw openings. At all other times, notice of at least two hours in advance is required. (ii) Steel Bridge (upper deck only),
Source: US Coast Guard drawbridge regulations, 33 CFR 117.897 (Willamette River). Confirm before transiting.
Frequently asked
What is the clearance under Broadway Bridge?+
Broadway Bridge is a bascule drawbridge with 90 ft of clearance closed, measured to a local datum. 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 Broadway Bridge to open?+
Contact the bridge tender on VHF-FM, or sound the required signal. Operating schedule: (3)(i) Broadway Bridge, mile 11.7, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, one hour's notice shall be given for draw openings. At all other times, notice of at least two hours in advance is required. (ii) Steel Bridge (upper deck only)
Tides & conditions at this crossing
Clearance under Broadway Bridge shrinks as the water rises. Check the water level and marine conditions at the nearest NOAA station, Portland Morrison Street Bridge (2 mi away).
