Great Loop bridge planning reference

Clearwater Memorial Causeway Bridge

Clearwater Memorial Causeway Bridge on GIWW / Clearwater Harbornear Clearwater, FL; closed clearance about 74 ft. High fixed bridge.

27.97090000, -82.80630000

Fixed bridge
WaterwayGIWW / Clearwater Harbor
Route SegmentFlorida Gulf Coast
Route VariantGulf ICW / west Florida
State / ProvinceFL
Nearest CityClearwater
Mile MarkerClearwater
Bridge TypeFixed
Source Confidencemedium

What Boaters Should Know

Clearwater Memorial Causeway Bridge on GIWW / Clearwater Harbornear Clearwater, FL; closed clearance about 74 ft. High fixed bridge.

Clearance And Opening Details

Vertical Clearance Closed74.00 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
Fixed.
Operator / Contact
Not verified

Navigation And Regulatory Notes

Air Draft Notes
Closed/air-draft clearance: 74 ft. Datum/reference: Waterway Guide Gulf Coast summary. Clearance band: High clearance
Navigation Notes
Fixed. Major high bridge near Clearwater. Closed/air-draft clearance: 74 ft. Datum/reference: Waterway Guide Gulf Coast summary. Clearance band: High clearance Fixed.
Regulatory Notes
Fixed. Major high bridge near Clearwater.

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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