Great Loop bridge planning reference

Albee Road Bridge

Albee Road Bridge on GIWWnear Nokomis, FL; closed clearance about 14 ft. Very low movable bridge.

27.12650000, -82.46900000

Drawbridge / movable
WaterwayGIWW
Route SegmentFlorida Gulf Coast
Route VariantGulf ICW / west Florida
State / ProvinceFL
Nearest CityNokomis
Mile MarkerMM 59.3
Bridge TypeBascule
Source Confidencemedium

What Boaters Should Know

Albee Road Bridge on GIWWnear Nokomis, FL; closed clearance about 14 ft. Very low movable bridge.

Clearance And Opening Details

Vertical Clearance Closed14.00 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.

Opening / Contact Notes

Opening Schedule
Opens on signal.
Operator / Contact
Not verified

Navigation And Regulatory Notes

Air Draft Notes
Closed/air-draft clearance: 14 ft. Datum/reference: MHW/tidal; Waterway Guide Gulf Coast summary. Clearance band: Route-limiting / Critical
Navigation Notes
Opens on signal. Plan opening; strong local traffic/current considerations. Closed/air-draft clearance: 14 ft. Datum/reference: MHW/tidal; Waterway Guide Gulf Coast summary. Clearance band: Route-limiting / Critical Opens on signal.
Regulatory Notes
Opens on signal. Plan opening; strong local traffic/current considerations.

Planning Considerations

Confirm your vessel air draft, current water levels, bridge signage, official charts, bridge schedules, Local Notices to Mariners, and any VHF or phone procedures before approaching this bridge. If the bridge is movable, build extra time into your route plan for opening windows, traffic, restrictions, weather, and communication delays.

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