Barge Collision With Norfolk Southern #7 Railroad Bridge Open Now

UPDATE 01 NOV 2020:

It was announced on the Cruiseheimers HF Radio Net Sunday Morning, the bridge has been repaired, however they are dealing with a backlog of train traffic. But the bridge is once again in operation. Great news!

UPDATE: 30 OCTOBER 2020.

According to cruisers in the area, this bridge did raise two times today to allow vessels to pass. However, there is no set schedule, and it’s unknown how often, if at all the bridge will continue occasional operation.

Also, there was a report of the Centerville Bridge at MM 15 was out of service today, but I spoke to the bridge tender at 1730 hrs, 30 OCT 2020 and it is back in normal operation

UPDATE: 30 OCTOBER 2020.

According to cruisers in the area, this bridge did raise two times today to allow vessels to pass. However, there is no set schedule, and it’s unknown how often, if at all the bridge will continue occasional operation.

Also, there was a report of the Centerville Bridge at MM 15 was out of service today, but I spoke to the bridge tender at 1730 hrs, 30 OCT 2020 and it is back in normal operation

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Norfolk Southern #7 Railroad Bridge

• Mile Marker: 5.8

• Lat / Lon: N 36° 46.500′ / W 076° 17.683′

• Bridge Type: Bascule

• Vertical Clearance (Closed): 7.00′
  

291945Q – D5CC received a report from SEC.VA that the ATLAS 3, a 310FT barge, broke free from the Luck Stone Terminal on the southern branch of the Elizabeth River and collided with Norfolk #7 Railroad Bridge parallel to the Gilmerton Bridge. The barge has been recovered and secured.

The bridge sustained damage resulting in a 6″ disparity in alignment. ETR is unknown but expected to be greater than 24 hours. There is one barge in the queue. Case pends.