Coleman Memorial Bridge
Swing drawbridgeColeman Memorial Bridge is a swing drawbridge with 60 ft of clearance closed, measured to mean high water. It opens to unrestricted height.
Clearances are from NOAA chart US5VA1JN, measured to mean high water. Actual clearance is lower whenever the water stands above that level, as at higher tides and in storm surge. Always confirm against your vessel's air draft and the posted clearance gauge before transiting.
Pathr nautical charts
Coleman Memorial 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
(a) The Coleman Memorial bridge, mile 7.0, at Yorktown, shall open on signal; except from 5 a.m. to 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays, the bridge shall remain closed to navigation. (b) The bridge shall be opened at anytime for vessels in an emergency which presents danger to life or property.
Source: US Coast Guard drawbridge regulations, 33 CFR 117.1025 (York River). Confirm before transiting.
Frequently asked
What is the clearance under Coleman Memorial Bridge?+
Coleman Memorial Bridge is a swing drawbridge with 60 ft of clearance closed, measured to mean high water. It opens to unrestricted height. 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 Coleman Memorial Bridge to open?+
Contact the bridge tender on VHF-FM, or sound the required signal. Operating schedule: (a) The Coleman Memorial bridge, mile 7.0, at Yorktown, shall open on signal; except from 5 a.m. to 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays, the bridge shall remain closed to navigation. (b) The bridge sh
Tides & conditions at this crossing
Clearance under Coleman Memorial Bridge shrinks as the water rises. Check the water level and marine conditions at the nearest NOAA station, Gloucester Point (0 mi away).
