Sunshine Skyway Bridge

Sunshine Skyway Bridge on Tampa Bay / GIWW areanear St. Petersburg / Terra Ceia, FL; closed clearance about 65 ft. Landmark high bridge / Tampa Bay crossing.

Planning awareness only: Bridge information is provided for planning awareness only. Always verify current bridge status, clearance, water levels, bridge schedules, opening restrictions, Local Notices to Mariners, bridge signage, and official charts before transit. FloatPlanWizard is not a navigation authority.

27.62330000, -82.65700000

Planning only Fixed bridgeAir draft concern

WaterwayTampa Bay / GIWW area

Route SegmentFlorida Gulf Coast

Route VariantGulf ICW / west Florida

State / ProvinceFL

Nearest CitySt. Petersburg / Terra Ceia

Mile MarkerLower Tampa Bay

Bridge TypeFixed cable-stayed

Source Confidencemedium

Clearance And Opening Details

Vertical Clearance Closed65.00 ft

Vertical Clearance OpenNot verified

Horizontal ClearanceNot verified

VHF ChannelNot verified

PhoneNot verified

Last Verified2026-06-08

Verify against current water level / bridge gauge before transit.

Planning Notes

Air Draft Notes: Closed/air-draft clearance: 65 ft. Datum/reference: Waterway Guide Gulf Coast summary. Clearance band: Standard ICW 65 ft
Opening Schedule: Fixed.
Operator / Contact: Not verified
Navigation Notes: Fixed. Listed in WG Gulf summary at 65 ft for GIWW routing; main ship channel is much higher; verify charted span. Closed/air-draft clearance: 65 ft. Datum/reference: Waterway Guide Gulf Coast summary. Clearance band: Standard ICW 65 ft Fixed.
Regulatory Notes: Fixed. Listed in WG Gulf summary at 65 ft for GIWW routing; main ship channel is much higher; verify charted span.