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Siesta Drive Bridge

Siesta Drive Bridge on GIWWnear Sarasota, FL; closed clearance about 25 ft. Low movable bridge.

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27.30720000, -82.55060000

Planning only Drawbridge / movable Air draft concern
WaterwayGIWW
Route SegmentFlorida Gulf Coast
Route VariantGulf ICW / west Florida
State / ProvinceFL
Nearest CitySarasota
Mile MarkerMM 71.6
Bridge TypeBascule
Source Confidencemedium

Clearance And Opening Details

Vertical Clearance Closed25.00 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: 25 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. Coordinate with nearby Sarasota bridges. Closed/air-draft clearance: 25 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. Coordinate with nearby Sarasota bridges.