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New Bedford - Fairhaven (RT 6) Bridge
- Mile Marker: 0.0
- Lat / Lon: N 41° 38.344' / W 070° 55.067'
- Bridge Type: Swing
- Vertical Clearance (Closed): 6.00 ft.
- Horizontal Clearance: 94.00 ft.
- Schedule:
The New Bedford-Fairhaven RT-6 Bridge, mile 0.0 will be opened promptly, provided proper signal is given, on the following schedule:
(1) On the hour between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m. inclusive.
(2) At a quarter past the hour between 11:15 a.m. and 6:15 p.m. inclusive.
(3) At all other times on call.
(b) The draw will be opened at any time for vessels whose draft exceeds 15 feet, for vessels owned or operated by the U.S. Government, the State of Massachusetts, or by local authorities.
(c) Each opening of the draw, from the time vehicular traffic flow is stopped until the flow resumes, shall not exceed 15 minutes except for vessels whose draft exceeds 15 feet or in extraordinary circumstances.
(d) From 6 p.m. on December 24 to midnight on December 25 and from 6 p.m. on December 31 to midnight on January 1, the draw shall open on signal if at least a two-hour notice is given by calling the number posted at the bridge.
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: 13
1 Boater Comment
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Comment by: David Lage on Feb 4, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 47'
Draft: 3.5'Bridge opens on the hour from 6:00a.m. to 10:00a.m., then on the hour from 11:15a.m. to 6:15p.m. After 6:15p.m. bridge opens on call. Must call in to the bridge (ch 13) at all times with vessel name and direction of transit.
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WG Editor Comment:
Bridge listing updated with schedule published in CFR's.
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