Deep Creek Bridge (US 17 Business)
Bascule bridge · USA
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Deep Creek Bridge (US 17 Business) is a bascule bridge (USA). When closed, the clearance is 1.2 m. Through the year: daily at 08:30, 11:00, 13:30 and 15:30. Today: 08:30, 11:00, 13:30, 15:30. Reachable on VHF channel 13.
Harbour info
Bascule bridge, closed 1.2 m
VHF 13
Location: 36° 44,46' N 076° 20,69' W
Opening times
Through the year: daily at 08:30, 11:00, 13:30 and 15:30
| Day | Openings |
|---|---|
| Sat 24/10 | 08:30, 11:00, 13:30, 15:30 |
| Sun 25/10 | 08:30, 11:00, 13:30, 15:30 |
| Mon 26/10 | 08:30, 11:00, 13:30, 15:30 |
| Tue 27/10 | 08:30, 11:00, 13:30, 15:30 |
| Wed 28/10 | 08:30, 11:00, 13:30, 15:30 |
| Thu 29/10 | 08:30, 11:00, 13:30, 15:30 |
| Fri 30/10 | 08:30, 11:00, 13:30, 15:30 |
All times in local time (America/New_York).
Times: City of Chesapeake: Deep Creek AIW Bridge (öffnet mit der Deep Creek Lock um 8:30, 11:00, 13:30 und 15:30 Uhr); City of Chesapeake: Deep Creek AIWW Bridge Replacement Project (Neubau bis Herbst 2027 oder Anfang 2028); NOAA Coast Pilot 4, Kapitel 12 (Great Bridge Lock, Dismal Swamp Canal und die Brücken des AIWW in Virginia, Ausgabe vom 11.10.2026), as of 2026-10-20
Notes
- Bascule bridge next to Deep Creek Lock, closed about 1.2 m (4 ft); opens daily with the lock at 08:30, 11:00, 13:30 and 15:30.
- The bridge is being rebuilt until autumn 2027 or early 2028; it was closed from 6 July to 3 August 2026, and further closures are possible.
Harbours nearby
- Chesapeake 4.3 km E
- Atlantic Yacht Basin 10.1 km E
- Ocean Yacht Marina 11.1 km NE
- High Street Landing 11.3 km NE
- Tidewater Yacht Marina 12 km N
- Portsmouth Boating Center 12.5 km N
- Centreville Marina 14.1 km E
Frequently asked questions
Deep Creek Bridge (US 17 Business): When does the bridge open?
Through the year: daily at 08:30, 11:00, 13:30 and 15:30. Today: 08:30, 11:00, 13:30, 15:30.
Deep Creek Bridge (US 17 Business): What is the clearance?
When closed, the clearance is 1.2 m.
Deep Creek Bridge (US 17 Business): Which VHF channel?
Reachable on VHF channel 13.
Sources: OpenStreetMap way/1356387792, City of Chesapeake: Deep Creek AIW Bridge (öffnet mit der Deep Creek Lock um 8:30, 11:00, 13:30 und 15:30 Uhr), City of Chesapeake: Deep Creek AIWW Bridge Replacement Project (Neubau bis Herbst 2027 oder Anfang 2028), NOAA Coast Pilot 4, Kapitel 12 (Great Bridge Lock, Dismal Swamp Canal und die Brücken des AIWW in Virginia, Ausgabe vom 11.10.2026)