Hawthorne Lift Bridge
Lift drawbridgeHawthorne Lift Bridge is a lift drawbridge with 49 ft of clearance closed, measured to a local datum. Open, it is charted at 159 ft.
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
Hawthorne Lift 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
We don't have this bridge's operating rule yet. Many drawbridges open on a schedule or need advance notice. Check 33 CFR 117 for Oregon or call the tender before you plan around it.
Frequently asked
What is the clearance under Hawthorne Lift Bridge?+
Hawthorne Lift Bridge is a lift drawbridge with 49 ft of clearance closed, measured to a local datum. Open, it is charted at 159 ft. 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 Hawthorne Lift Bridge to open?+
Contact the bridge tender on VHF-FM, or sound the required signal. We don't have this bridge's operating rule yet. Many drawbridges open on a schedule or need advance notice. Check 33 CFR 117 for Oregon or call the tender before you plan around it.
Tides & conditions at this crossing
Clearance under Hawthorne Lift Bridge shrinks as the water rises. Check the water level and marine conditions at the nearest NOAA station, Portland Morrison Street Bridge (0 mi away).
