27.34270000, -82.58460000
Drawbridge / movable
WaterwayGIWW
Route SegmentFlorida Gulf Coast
Route VariantGulf ICW / west Florida
State / ProvinceFL
Nearest CitySarasota / Longboat Key
Mile MarkerNear MM 73.6
Bridge TypeBascule
Source Confidencemedium
What Boaters Should Know
New Pass / SR 789 Bridge on GIWWnear Sarasota / Longboat Key, FL; closed clearance about 23 ft. Low movable bridge.
Clearance And Opening Details
Vertical Clearance Closed23.00 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
- Set schedule.
- Operator / Contact
- Not verified
Navigation And Regulatory Notes
- Air Draft Notes
- Closed/air-draft clearance: 23 ft. Datum/reference: MHW/tidal; Waterway Guide Gulf Coast summary. Clearance band: Low / Timing-sensitive
- Navigation Notes
- Set schedule. Pass/inlet conditions can be dynamic; confirm local notices. Closed/air-draft clearance: 23 ft. Datum/reference: MHW/tidal; Waterway Guide Gulf Coast summary. Clearance band: Low / Timing-sensitive Set schedule.
- Regulatory Notes
- Set schedule. Pass/inlet conditions can be dynamic; confirm local notices.
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.