Burnside Bridge
Bascule drawbridgeBurnside Bridge is a bascule drawbridge with 64 ft closed, opening to unrestricted height.
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
(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.
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Frequently asked
What is the clearance under Burnside Bridge?+
Burnside Bridge is a bascule drawbridge. Its closed vertical clearance is about 64 ft, and it opens to unrestricted height. Heights are referenced to mean high water (MHW).
How do I get Burnside Bridge to open?+
Contact the bridge tender on VHF-FM Channel 13, 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,
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