Great Loop bridge planning reference

Johns Pass Bridge

Johns Pass Bridge on GIWW / Johns Passnear Madeira Beach / Treasure Island, FL; closed clearance about 27 ft. Movable bridge at pass.

27.78550000, -82.78100000

Drawbridge / movable
WaterwayGIWW / Johns Pass
Route SegmentFlorida Gulf Coast
Route VariantGulf ICW / west Florida
State / ProvinceFL
Nearest CityMadeira Beach / Treasure Island
Mile MarkerJohns Pass
Bridge TypeBascule
Source Confidencemedium

What Boaters Should Know

Johns Pass Bridge on GIWW / Johns Passnear Madeira Beach / Treasure Island, FL; closed clearance about 27 ft. Movable bridge at pass.

Clearance And Opening Details

Vertical Clearance Closed27.00 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
Monitor VHF 09; verify schedule.
Operator / Contact
Not verified

Navigation And Regulatory Notes

Air Draft Notes
Closed/air-draft clearance: 27 ft. Datum/reference: Waterway Guide Gulf Coast summary. Clearance band: Route-relevant
Navigation Notes
Monitor VHF 09; verify schedule. Current and shoaling at pass; verify local conditions. Closed/air-draft clearance: 27 ft. Datum/reference: Waterway Guide Gulf Coast summary. Clearance band: Route-relevant Monitor VHF 09; verify schedule.
Regulatory Notes
Monitor VHF 09; verify schedule. Current and shoaling at pass; verify local conditions.

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.