Find location, vessel clearance and how to request an opening for the movable bridges around the state.

The Washington State Department of Transportation operates 17 moveable bridges on state routes. Federal Law Title 33, Part 177 Draw Bridge Operations ) gives marine traffic the right-of-way over vehicular traffic.

U.S. Coast Guard local notices to mariners

WSDOT works with the US Coast Guard to create reasonable restrictions on marine openings (for vessels under 5,000 gross tons) during peak travel times to ease congestion for drivers when possible.

Spans the Columbia River at Vancouver.

Monday to Friday, 6:30 - 9 a.m. and 2:30 - 6 p.m., excluding Federal holidays.

Call the bridge tender at 971-673-6120 or on VHF CH. #13 or #16.

Drawbridge openings for marine traffic are restricted on weekdays between 6 a.m. and 9 a.m. and between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. However, the drawbridge may be opened any time on the weekend or on federal holidays.

The draws shall open at any time for a vessel of 5000 gross tons and over, a vessel towing a vessel of 5000 gross tons and over, and a vessel proceeding to pick up for towing a vessel of 5000 gross tons and over. Bridge openings are allowed at any time on the weekends and on all Federal holidays except Columbus Day.

Call the bridge tender at 206-764-4160 or on VHF CH. #13.

11 minutes, traffic delays may be longer

Call WSDOT bridge maintenance staff at 360-533-9360 at least one hour before the intended opening. If the desired opening is one hour before sunrise or one hour after sunrise, no prior notice is required.

Drawbridge openings for marine traffic are restricted on weekdays between 7:15 a.m. and 8:15 a.m. and between 4:15 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. However, the drawbridge may be opened any time on the weekend or federal holidays.

Call WSDOT bridge maintenance staff at 360.533.9360. If the desired opening is one hour before sunrise or one hour after sunrise, no prior notice is required.

North end of Hood Canal

Between May 22 and Sept. 30, private vessels are prohibited from marine openings between 3 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. The hours correspond to peak afternoon traffic. Federal law requires marine openings for commercial and Department of Defense vessels regardless of time of day. Additional information is located on the Hood Canal Bridge page.

Minimum vertical clearances at Mean High Water (MHW) is 31 feet at the west end and 50 feet at the east end. Clearances will vary based on tides, so mariners using this channel are advised to use caution.

Call the bridge crew at 360.779.3233 or on VHF CH #13 at least one hour before the intended opening.

30 minutes, traffic delays may be longer.

Call the bridge tender at 206.720.3048 or on VHF CH. #13

4 minutes, traffic delays may be longer

There are no restrictions for marine traffic because the SR 529 Bridges are over a tidal estuary and critical freight route. Many vessels are only able to navigate the river and sloughs during high tide so bridge openings are regulated by the timing of the tide.

Vertical clearance at high tide is 35 feet. Clearance heights change with the 5.7 foot tidal swings.

Call the bridge tender at 425-339-1701 or 425-231-5388 or VHF CH. #13 at least four hours before intended opening of the Steamboat Slough Bridges and at least one hour before intended opening of the Ebey Slough Bridge.

Call WSDOT bridge maintenance staff at 360-533-9360.

Call WSDOT bridge maintenance staff at 360-533-9360.

Close the vessel clearance ranges from 10 -15' depending on the tide. Open the vessel clearance ranges from 40-45' depending on the tide.

Call the bridge tender at 509-577-1910 at least two hours before the intended opening Monday through Thursday. Marine opening requests for Friday through Sunday must be given by 5 p.m. on the preceding Wednesday. For holidays opening requests must be made by 5 p.m. two working days (excluding Friday) before the intended opening.

Burlington Northern Bridge: owned and operated by Burlington Northern Railroad.

The following moveable bridges are owned and operated by the Seattle Department of Transportation

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