27.01162000, -82.41012000
Drawbridge / movable
WaterwayGIWW
Route SegmentFlorida Gulf Coast
Route VariantGulf ICW / west Florida
State / ProvinceFL
Nearest CityManasota / Englewood
Mile MarkerMM 49.9
Bridge TypeBascule
Source Confidencehigh
What Boaters Should Know
Manasota Beach Road Bridge on GIWWnear Manasota / Englewood, FL; closed clearance about 26 ft. Low movable bridge.
Clearance And Opening Details
Vertical Clearance Closed26.00 ft
Vertical Clearance OpenNot verified
Horizontal Clearance90.00 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.
- Operator / Contact
- Not verified
Navigation And Regulatory Notes
- Air Draft Notes
- Closed/air-draft clearance: 26 ft. Datum/reference: MHW/tidal; Waterway Guide listing. Clearance band: Route-relevant
- Navigation Notes
- Opens on signal. Proceed with caution in tidal conditions. Closed/air-draft clearance: 26 ft. Datum/reference: MHW/tidal; Waterway Guide listing. Clearance band: Route-relevant Opens on signal.
- Regulatory Notes
- Opens on signal. Proceed with caution in tidal 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.