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James River Bridge
- Mile Marker: 5.0
- Lat / Lon: N 37° 00.171' / W 076° 28.112'
- Bridge Type: Lift
- Vertical Clearance (Closed): 60.00 ft.
- Horizontal Clearance: 350.00 ft.
- Schedule:
Opens on signal. Vertical clearance when open 145 feet.
Editor's Note: Bridge schedules are subject to temporary change due to repairs, maintenance, events, etc. Check the Waterway Explorer for possible nav alerts. - VHF Channel: 13
- Phone: 7572472133
2 Boater Comments
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Comment by: Richard on Aug 18, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 45'
Draft: 5.0'Bridge tender is best reached by phone at 757 247 2133. Monitors VHF Ch 13
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Comment by: Graham J on Jul 6, 2018
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 47'
Draft: 6.2'Bridge tender requests 2 hours advance notice for opening. If you are nice to them they *may* open immediately.
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WG Editor Comment:
There is nothing listed in the CFR's that state this bridge requires a two hour advance notice to open.
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