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Cortez / SR 684 Bridge

Cortez / SR 684 Bridge on GIWWnear Cortez / Bradenton Beach, FL; closed clearance about 22 ft. Low movable bridge.

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27.46650000, -82.69000000

Planning only Drawbridge / movable Air draft concern
WaterwayGIWW
Route SegmentFlorida Gulf Coast
Route VariantGulf ICW / west Florida
State / ProvinceFL
Nearest CityCortez / Bradenton Beach
Mile MarkerMM 87.4
Bridge TypeBascule
Source Confidencemedium

Clearance And Opening Details

Vertical Clearance Closed22.00 ft
Vertical Clearance OpenNot verified
Horizontal ClearanceNot verified
VHF Channel9
PhoneNot verified
Last Verified2026-06-08
Verify against current water level / bridge gauge before transit.

Planning Notes

Air Draft Notes
Closed/air-draft clearance: 22 ft. Datum/reference: MHW/tidal; Waterway Guide Gulf Coast summary. Clearance band: Low / Timing-sensitive
Opening Schedule
Opens on signal with variations.
Operator / Contact
Not verified
Navigation Notes
Opens on signal with variations. WG comments indicate actual board may read lower; verify on-site. Closed/air-draft clearance: 22 ft. Datum/reference: MHW/tidal; Waterway Guide Gulf Coast summary. Clearance band: Low / Timing-sensitive Opens on signal with variations.
Regulatory Notes
Opens on signal with variations. WG comments indicate actual board may read lower; verify on-site.