Coleman Memorial Bridge
Swing drawbridgeColeman Memorial Bridge is a swing drawbridge with 60 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
(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.
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Frequently asked
What is the clearance under Coleman Memorial Bridge?+
Coleman Memorial Bridge is a swing drawbridge. Its closed vertical clearance is about 60 ft, and it opens to unrestricted height. Heights are referenced to mean high water (MHW).
How do I get Coleman Memorial Bridge to open?+
Contact the bridge tender on VHF-FM Channel 13, 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
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