Public Works Department - Bridges & Structures
Jordan Bridge

Opens on demand, except during restricted periods.
Rush Hour Restrictions*: 6:30 - 8:30 AM and 3:30 - 5:30 PM opens for commercial vessels with two-hour advance notice.
* Monday - Friday (except Federal holidays)
Located on Poindexter Street west of I-464
Crosses the Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River
Vertical lift span, two lane bridge operated by the City of Chesapeake
Constructed in 1928
Daily Vehicle Traffic: 7,500
Tolls: 75 cents two-axle vehicle
Height (At Mean High Tide): 15 feet
Weight Limits: 3 Tons/6,000 lbs
Vertical Vehicle Clearance:
9 feet
City of Chesapeake, Virginia
