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Blackburn Point Bridge

Blackburn Point Bridge on GIWWnear Osprey, FL; closed clearance about 9 ft. Very low movable bridge.

27.17770000, -82.49420000

Drawbridge / movable
WaterwayGIWW
Route SegmentFlorida Gulf Coast
Route VariantGulf ICW / west Florida
State / ProvinceFL
Nearest CityOsprey
Mile MarkerMM 63.0
Bridge TypeSwing
Source Confidencemedium

What Boaters Should Know

Blackburn Point Bridge on GIWWnear Osprey, FL; closed clearance about 9 ft. Very low movable bridge.

Clearance And Opening Details

Vertical Clearance Closed9.00 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: 9 ft. Datum/reference: MHW/tidal; Waterway Guide Gulf Coast summary. Clearance band: Route-limiting / Critical
Navigation Notes
Opens on signal. Critical for any cabin cruiser; verify opening availability. Closed/air-draft clearance: 9 ft. Datum/reference: MHW/tidal; Waterway Guide Gulf Coast summary. Clearance band: Route-limiting / Critical Opens on signal.
Regulatory Notes
Opens on signal. Critical for any cabin cruiser; verify opening availability.

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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