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Estherville-Minim Canal Floating Swing Bridge

Estherville-Minim Canal Floating Swing Bridge on Atlantic ICWnear Estherville / Minim Canal, SC; closed clearance about 0 ft. Floating swing bridge.

33.26800000, -79.29900000

Drawbridge / movable
WaterwayAtlantic ICW
Route SegmentAtlantic ICW
Route VariantMain ICW
State / ProvinceSC
Nearest CityEstherville / Minim Canal
Mile MarkerMM 411.5
Bridge TypeFloating swing
Source Confidencemedium

What Boaters Should Know

Estherville-Minim Canal Floating Swing Bridge on Atlantic ICWnear Estherville / Minim Canal, SC; closed clearance about 0 ft. Floating swing bridge.

Clearance And Opening Details

Vertical Clearance Closed0.00 ft
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.
Verify against current water level / bridge gauge before transit.

Opening / Contact Notes

Opening Schedule
Usually open except when vehicle needs to cross; watch flashing yellow lights.
Operator / Contact
Not verified

Navigation And Regulatory Notes

Air Draft Notes
Closed/air-draft clearance: 0 ft. Datum/reference: Closed clearance at MHW per WG. Clearance band: Unknown
Navigation Notes
Usually open except when vehicle needs to cross; watch flashing yellow lights. Unusual floating bridge; bridge rests against east bank when open. Closed/air-draft clearance: 0 ft. Datum/reference: Closed clearance at MHW per WG. Clearance band: Unknown Usually open except when vehicle needs to cross; watch flashing yellow lights.
Regulatory Notes
Usually open except when vehicle needs to cross; watch flashing yellow lights. Unusual floating bridge; bridge rests against east bank when open.

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.

Planning awareness only: Bridge information is provided for planning awareness only. Always verify current bridge status, clearance, water levels, bridge schedules, opening restrictions, Local Notices to Mariners, bridge signage, and official charts before transit. FloatPlanWizard is not a navigation authority.