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Norfolk & Western Railroad Bridge - north

Location: Illinois River
Mile Marker: 61.6
Lat / Lon: N 39° 42.480' / W 090° 38.640'
Depth: 6 ft.
Description:
right outside of channel markers and south of wingdam

Holding:

4.50

Excellent, Mud, Sand

Wind Protection:

3.00

Exposed NE, SW and wakes

Current Flow:

4.00

Wake Protection:

2.50

Exposed NE, SW and wakes

Scenic Beauty:

3.50

Ease of Shopping:

1.00

Shore Access:

3.50

Pet Friendly:

3.50

Cell Service:

3.00

WiFi:

1.00

Review for Norfolk & Western Railroad Bridge - north

Reviewed by: Mitch Anderson on Jun 22, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 38'
Draft: 4.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

4

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

4

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

3

Pet Friendly:

3

Cell Service:

3

WiFi:

1

We anchored in a south wind so lots of swinging around until the wind died down. After that, perfect. The current is 1-2 mph and that night there was no traffic on the river. Slept soundly.

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Review for Norfolk & Western Railroad Bridge - north

Reviewed by: Bill Mcmahon on Sep 30, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 3.5'

Overall Rating:

3

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

4

Wake Protection:

2

Scenic Beauty:

3

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

4

Pet Friendly:

4

Cell Service:

3

WiFi:

1

The red buoy is closer to shore than is charted, but we were able to find room to anchor just north and inside of it. The river level was down (at about 2' stage at Valley City on 9/20/21), so we didn't have a lot of water. Dropped the anchor in 7' but drifted into less than 5'.

Note: Bridge is hailed as "Valley City" by passing tows.

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