26.69250000, -80.66750000
Drawbridge / movable
WaterwayOkeechobee Waterway / Lake Okeechobee
Route SegmentFlorida Okeechobee
Route VariantOkeechobee Waterway alternative
State / ProvinceFL
Nearest CityBelle Glade
Mile MarkerBelle Glade
Bridge TypeDrawbridge
Source Confidencelow
What Boaters Should Know
Belle Glade Dike Bridge on Okeechobee Waterway / Lake Okeechobeenear Belle Glade, FL. Movable bridge / lake rim.
Clearance And Opening Details
Vertical Clearance ClosedNot verified
Vertical Clearance OpenNot verified
Horizontal ClearanceNot verified
VHF ChannelNot verified
PhoneNot verified
Last Verified2026-06-08
Bridge contact information has not been verified yet. Confirm current opening procedures before transit.
Opening / Contact Notes
- Opening Schedule
- See current 33 CFR 117.317 for operating details.
- Operator / Contact
- Not verified
Navigation And Regulatory Notes
- Air Draft Notes
- Datum/reference: 33 CFR 117.317 operating rule. Clearance band: Unknown
- Navigation Notes
- See current 33 CFR 117.317 for operating details. Verify route and water-level conditions. Datum/reference: 33 CFR 117.317 operating rule. Clearance band: Unknown See current 33 CFR 117.317 for operating details.
- Regulatory Notes
- See current 33 CFR 117.317 for operating details. Verify route and water-level conditions.
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.