26.82700000, -82.27015000
Drawbridge / movable
WaterwayGIWW / Charlotte Harbor area
Route SegmentFlorida Gulf Coast
Route VariantGulf ICW / west Florida
State / ProvinceFL
Nearest CityBoca Grande / Placida
Mile MarkerMM 34.3
Bridge TypeSwing
Source Confidencehigh
What Boaters Should Know
Boca Grande Swing Bridge on GIWW / Charlotte Harbor areanear Boca Grande / Placida, FL; closed clearance about 22 ft. Low movable bridge; current/tide-sensitive pass.
Clearance And Opening Details
Vertical Clearance Closed22.00 ft
Vertical Clearance OpenNot verified
Horizontal Clearance80.00 ft
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 with time windows; weekdays hourly/half-hour days; weekends/federal holidays every 15 minutes.
- Operator / Contact
- Not verified
Navigation And Regulatory Notes
- Air Draft Notes
- Closed/air-draft clearance: 22 ft. Datum/reference: MHW/tidal; Waterway Guide listing. Clearance band: Low / Timing-sensitive
- Navigation Notes
- Opens on signal with time windows; weekdays hourly/half-hour days; weekends/federal holidays every 15 minutes. Old RR trestle and strong current/shoaling noted in comments; request opening as required. Closed/air-draft clearance: 22 ft. Datum/reference: MHW/tidal; Waterway Guide listing. Clearance band: Low / Timing-sensitive Opens on signal with time windows; weekdays hourly/half-hour days; weekends/federal holidays every 15 minutes.
- Regulatory Notes
- Opens on signal with time windows; weekdays hourly/half-hour days; weekends/federal holidays every 15 minutes. Old RR trestle and strong current/shoaling noted in comments; request opening as required.
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.