Gilmerton Bridge (Military Hwy)

Located on Military Hwy west of Bainbridge Boulevard

Crosses the Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River

Vertical lift, four lane bridge operated by the City of Chesapeake

Constructed in 2013

Daily Vehicle Traffic: 35,500

Height (At Mean High Tide): 35 feet

Weight Limits: Legal Load

The Gilmerton Bridge has a height restriction. Vehicles with a height greater than 14'1" do not have access to the bridge at this time until further notice.

The all new Gilmerton Bridge, open for marine traffic

Opens on demand, except during restricted periods.

Rush Hour Restrictions: 6:30 - 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 - 5:30 p.m., Monday - Friday (except Federal holidays), the bridge will open for commercial vessels with two-hour advance notice.

Gilmerton Bridge Project

The Gilmerton Bridge replacement project was managed by Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). Work began in November 2009 and the bridge opened to traffic in the fall of 2013.