Fremont Bridge
Bascule drawbridgeFremont Bridge is a bascule drawbridge with 14 ft of clearance closed, measured to a local datum. Its open clearance is not charted.
Clearances are from NOAA chart US5WA13M, 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
Fremont 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
Fremont Bridge, mile 2.6,
Source: US Coast Guard drawbridge regulations, 33 CFR 117.1051 (Lake Washington Ship Canal). Confirm before transiting.
Frequently asked
What is the clearance under Fremont Bridge?+
Fremont Bridge is a bascule drawbridge with 14 ft of clearance closed, measured to a local datum. Its open clearance is not charted. 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 Fremont Bridge to open?+
Contact the bridge tender on VHF-FM, or sound the required signal. Operating schedule: Fremont Bridge, mile 2.6,
Tides & conditions at this crossing
Clearance under Fremont Bridge shrinks as the water rises. Check the water level and marine conditions at the nearest NOAA station, Seattle (Madison St.), Elliott Bay (3 mi away).
