University Avenue
Bascule drawbridgeUniversity Avenue is a bascule drawbridge with 32 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
(d) The draw of the University Avenue bridge, mile 6.2 at Philadelphia, shall open on signal at all times if at least two hours notice is given. Public vessels of the United States shall be passed as soon as possible at any time.
Source: US Coast Guard drawbridge regulations, 33 CFR 117.905 (Schuylkill River). Confirm before transiting.
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Frequently asked
What is the clearance under University Avenue?+
University Avenue is a bascule drawbridge. Its closed vertical clearance is about 32 ft, and it opens to unrestricted height. Heights are referenced to mean high water (MHW).
How do I get University Avenue to open?+
Contact the bridge tender on VHF-FM Channel 13, or sound the required signal. Operating schedule: (d) The draw of the University Avenue bridge, mile 6.2 at Philadelphia, shall open on signal at all times if at least two hours notice is given. Public vessels of the United States shall be passed as soon as possible at any time.
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