Burnside Bridge
Bascule drawbridgeBurnside Bridge is a bascule drawbridge with 64 ft of clearance closed, measured to a local datum. Its open clearance is not charted.
Clearances are from NOAA chart US5PDXEW, 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.
Pathr nautical charts
Burnside 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
(iii) Burnside Bridge, mile 12.4, 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, two hours notice is required. (iv) Morrison Bridge,
Source: US Coast Guard drawbridge regulations, 33 CFR 117.897 (Willamette River). Confirm before transiting.
Frequently asked
What is the clearance under Burnside Bridge?+
Burnside Bridge is a bascule drawbridge with 64 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 Burnside Bridge to open?+
Contact the bridge tender on VHF-FM, or sound the required signal. Operating schedule: (iii) Burnside Bridge, mile 12.4, 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, two hours notice is required. (iv) Morrison Bridge,
Tides & conditions at this crossing
Clearance under Burnside Bridge shrinks as the water rises. Check the water level and marine conditions at the nearest NOAA station, Portland Morrison Street Bridge (1 mi away).
