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Rte I278 Gowanus Canal

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TypeBascule (drawbridge)
Vertical clearance (closed)17.7 ft
Horizontal clearance47 ft
CarriesHAMILTON AVENUE
Year built1940
Position40° 40.300′ N, 73° 59.929′ W
Clearance sourceFHWA National Bridge Inventory

Spans

SpanTypeClearanceBuilt
1Bascule (drawbridge)17.7 ft1940
2Bascule (drawbridge)17.7 ft1940

YachtWay Waters: tides, bridges, inlets and marinas. Updated 5 Nov 2026. Tides: NOAA CO-OPS. Bridges: NOAA Coast Pilot, FHWA National Bridge Inventory. Marinas: YachtWay, OpenStreetMap. Built by YachtWay.