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Ryer Island Swing Bridge


Location
State California
Country United States




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Latitude 38° 17" 26'
Longitude -121° 37" 52'
Format DD DMS
Body of water Miner Slough
Horizontal Clearance 72 feet
Closed Vertical Clearance 17 feet
Current Conditions
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Temperature: 68F
Dewpoint: 68F

Clear
High: 73F
Low: 50F

Partly Cloudy
High: 79F
Low: 50F

Clear
High: 82F
Low: 46F

Clear

Introduction:
The Ryer Island Swing Bridge carries vehicular traffic across Miner Slough to and from Prospect and Ryer islands, linking the network of levee roads in the area.

Navigating the Bridge:
Use NOAA Chart 18662.

Characteristics: The bridge has a closed vertical clearance of 17 feet and a horizontal clearance of 72 feet at the center span. Depths in Miner Slough range from five to 11 feet, and currents can be strong during times of high water in the spring melt.

Bridge Schedule:
The bridge’s opening schedule is currently under revision. For opening times or more information, contact the USCG’s District 11 offices at 510-437-3073.

Local Notices to Mariners:
Local Notices to Mariners are now exclusively available online from the U.S. Coast Guard.