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Omaha Railroad Swing Bridge

Mile Marker: 841.4
Lat / Lon: N 44° 55.441' / W 093° 07.044'
Bridge Type: Swing
Vertical Clearance (Closed): 22.30 ft.
Horizontal Clearance: 160.00 ft.
Schedule: Call
VHF Channel: 16/13
Comments:
The draws of all bridges between Lock and Dam No. 2, mile 815.2 and Lock and Dam No. 1, mile 847.6, shall open on signal; except that, from on or about December 15 through the last day of February, the draws shall open on signal if at least 12 hours notice is given.

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Comment by: Steven Dunlop on Oct 16, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 38'
Draft: 5.3'

If you can't clear the bridge you'll be waking up the operator because they hardly ever open except for the scheduled excursion boats from St. Paul. There is an operator on site, so you can use the whistle or whatever if they have the squelch turned up.

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