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New Pass / SR 789 Bridge

New Pass / SR 789 Bridge on GIWWnear Sarasota / Longboat Key, FL; closed clearance about 23 ft. Low movable bridge.

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27.34270000, -82.58460000

Planning only Drawbridge / movable Air draft concern
WaterwayGIWW
Route SegmentFlorida Gulf Coast
Route VariantGulf ICW / west Florida
State / ProvinceFL
Nearest CitySarasota / Longboat Key
Mile MarkerNear MM 73.6
Bridge TypeBascule
Source Confidencemedium

Clearance And Opening Details

Vertical Clearance Closed23.00 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: 23 ft. Datum/reference: MHW/tidal; Waterway Guide Gulf Coast summary. Clearance band: Low / Timing-sensitive
Opening Schedule
Set schedule.
Operator / Contact
Not verified
Navigation Notes
Set schedule. Pass/inlet conditions can be dynamic; confirm local notices. Closed/air-draft clearance: 23 ft. Datum/reference: MHW/tidal; Waterway Guide Gulf Coast summary. Clearance band: Low / Timing-sensitive Set schedule.
Regulatory Notes
Set schedule. Pass/inlet conditions can be dynamic; confirm local notices.