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US 17 (Ashley River) Bridges

Mile Marker: Mile 2.4
Lat / Lon: N 32° 46.982' / W 079° 57.673'
Bridge Type: Bascule
Vertical Clearance (Closed): 14.00 ft.
Horizontal Clearance: 100.00 ft.
Schedule:
The draws of the US17 Highway Bridges (Ashley River Bridges), mile 2.4 and 2.5 at Charleston, SC shall open on signal; except that, from 4 p.m. to 9 a.m. daily, the draws shall open only if at least 12 hours notice is given. The draws of either bridge shall open as soon as possible for the passage of vessels in an emergency involving danger to life or property. Note: The bridges are one tenth of a mile apart. The north bridge has a vertical clearance of 14 feet. The south bridge has a vertical clearance of 18 feet.

Editor's Note: Bridge schedules are subject to temporary change due to repairs, maintenance, events, etc. Check the Waterway Explorer for possible nav alerts.
VHF Channel: 9
Comments:
Westbound span is Ashley River Memorial Bridge. Eastbound span is T. Allen Legare Bridge.

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Comment by: Kathryn Cando, Lucky Dogs IV, on Jan 29, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 48'
Draft: 4.0'

Two bridges in one. Be patient. One span must completely open before the other begins to open. If southbound, hang well back of the north side so Bridge Tender can spot your vessel. Opened at 9:15 am on signal.

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Comment by: Eric Phinney, Tevah, on Mar 23, 2019
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 36'
Draft: 4.0'

The proper name of this bridge is Ashley River Memorial. If you refer to it as the US 17 they will not know what you are talking about.

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Comment by: Eric Phinney, Tevah, on Mar 23, 2019
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 36'
Draft: 4.0'

Please note that even though the posting says that the bridge opens on signal, you still have to give them 12-24 hours notice.
- WG Editor Comment:
  
  Per the bridge listing, the CFR's state that a 12 hour notice is required between 4 pm to 9 am daily. There is no mention of a 24 hour notice.
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