Drawbridges
There are two drawbridges in City Waters that are located in Spa Creek, and Weems Creek. These two bridges are part of the Maryland Highway Administration's (MHA)
movable bridges on State Maintained Highways (PDF). The dimensions of both bridges can be found on
NOAA Chart 12282 - Chesapeake Bay Severn and Magothy Rivers. The Spa Creek Bascule Drawbridge can be hailed on Very High Frequency (VHF) 13, and via mobile at 410-974-3840.
Schedule
May 1 - October 31
From Monday through Friday, except federal and state holidays, the draw shall remain closed from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., However, the draw shall open at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. for any vessels waiting to pass. The draw shall open on the hour and the half hour, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and from 7:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
November 1 - April 30
From Monday through Friday, except federal and state holidays, the draw shall remain closed from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. The draw shall open on signal from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and from 6 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.