27.10323000, -82.44413000
Drawbridge / movable
WaterwayGIWW
Route SegmentFlorida Gulf Coast
Route VariantGulf ICW / west Florida
State / ProvinceFL
Nearest CityVenice
Mile MarkerMM 56.9
Bridge TypeBascule
Source Confidencehigh
What Boaters Should Know
Hatchett Creek / US-41 Bridge on GIWWnear Venice, FL; closed clearance about 30 ft. Movable bridge.
Clearance And Opening Details
Vertical Clearance Closed30.00 ft
Vertical Clearance OpenNot verified
Horizontal Clearance100.00 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 weekday restricted opening periods.
- Operator / Contact
- Not verified
Navigation And Regulatory Notes
- Air Draft Notes
- Closed/air-draft clearance: 30 ft. Datum/reference: MHW/tidal; Waterway Guide listing. Clearance band: Route-relevant
- Navigation Notes
- Opens on signal with weekday restricted opening periods. Close to Venice Avenue Bridge; coordinate timing. Closed/air-draft clearance: 30 ft. Datum/reference: MHW/tidal; Waterway Guide listing. Clearance band: Route-relevant Opens on signal with weekday restricted opening periods.
- Regulatory Notes
- Opens on signal with weekday restricted opening periods. Close to Venice Avenue Bridge; coordinate timing.
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.