Gilmerton Bridge (US 13/460) und Norfolk Southern Bridge No. 7
Bascule bridge · USA
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Gilmerton Bridge (US 13/460) und Norfolk Southern Bridge No. 7 is a bascule bridge (USA). When closed, the clearance is 10.7 m. Through the year: Mon to Fri 00:00 to 06:30, 08:30 to 15:30 and 17:30 to 24:00, Sat and Sun all day. Today: 00:00 to 23:59. Reachable on VHF channel 13.
Harbour info
Bascule bridge, closed 10.7 m
VHF 13
Location: 36° 46,50' N 076° 17,69' W
Opening times
Through the year: Mon to Fri 00:00 to 06:30, 08:30 to 15:30 and 17:30 to 24:00, Sat and Sun all day
| Day | Openings |
|---|---|
| Sat 24/10 | 00:00 to 23:59 |
| Sun 25/10 | 00:00 to 23:59 |
| Mon 26/10 | 00:00 to 06:30, 08:30 to 15:30, 17:30 to 23:59 |
| Tue 27/10 | 00:00 to 06:30, 08:30 to 15:30, 17:30 to 23:59 |
| Wed 28/10 | 00:00 to 06:30, 08:30 to 15:30, 17:30 to 23:59 |
| Thu 29/10 | 00:00 to 06:30, 08:30 to 15:30, 17:30 to 23:59 |
| Fri 30/10 | 00:00 to 06:30, 08:30 to 15:30, 17:30 to 23:59 |
All times in local time (America/New_York).
Times: eCFR: 33 CFR 117.997, Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, South Branch of the Elizabeth River to the Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal (Stand 16.10.2026); 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
- Lift bridge; opens on signal, but Monday to Friday except federal holidays not for recreational boats from 06:30 to 08:30 and from 15:30 to 17:30 (33 CFR 117.997(c)); VHF 13 and 16.
- Closed about 10.7 m (35 ft) above mean high water, open 41.5 m (136 ft).
- Right next to it is the Norfolk Southern No. 7 railroad bascule bridge, which stands open and closes only for trains and maintenance, for at most 10 min (33 CFR 117.997(d)); remotely operated, information on VHF 13 and at +1 757 924 5320.
Harbours nearby
- Chesapeake 4 km S
- Ocean Yacht Marina 6.4 km N
- High Street Landing 6.7 km N
- Tidewater Yacht Marina 7.5 km N
- Atlantic Yacht Basin 8.1 km SE
- Portsmouth Boating Center 8.5 km N
- Centreville Marina 11.1 km SE
- Norfolk Yacht and Country Club 14.7 km N
Frequently asked questions
Gilmerton Bridge (US 13/460) und Norfolk Southern Bridge No. 7: When does the bridge open?
Through the year: Mon to Fri 00:00 to 06:30, 08:30 to 15:30 and 17:30 to 24:00, Sat and Sun all day. Today: 00:00 to 23:59.
Gilmerton Bridge (US 13/460) und Norfolk Southern Bridge No. 7: What is the clearance?
When closed, the clearance is 10.7 m.
Gilmerton Bridge (US 13/460) und Norfolk Southern Bridge No. 7: Which VHF channel?
Reachable on VHF channel 13.
Sources: OpenStreetMap way/672372339, eCFR: 33 CFR 117.997, Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, South Branch of the Elizabeth River to the Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal (Stand 16.10.2026), NOAA Coast Pilot 4, Kapitel 12 (Great Bridge Lock, Dismal Swamp Canal und die Brücken des AIWW in Virginia, Ausgabe vom 11.10.2026)