27.70430000, -82.72780000
Drawbridge / movable Fixed bridge
WaterwayGIWW / Boca Ciega Bay
Route SegmentFlorida Gulf Coast
Route VariantGulf ICW / west Florida
State / ProvinceFL
Nearest CitySt. Pete Beach
Mile MarkerPinellas Bayway
Bridge TypeBascule/fixed segment
Source Confidencemedium
What Boaters Should Know
Pinellas Bayway Bridge B on GIWW / Boca Ciega Baynear St. Pete Beach, FL; closed clearance about 11 ft. Very low bridge.
Clearance And Opening Details
Vertical Clearance Closed11.00 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 local schedule.
- Operator / Contact
- Not verified
Navigation And Regulatory Notes
- Air Draft Notes
- Closed/air-draft clearance: 11 ft. Datum/reference: Waterway Guide Gulf Coast summary. Clearance band: Route-limiting / Critical
- Navigation Notes
- Monitor VHF 09; verify local schedule. Part of Pinellas Bayway bridge set. Closed/air-draft clearance: 11 ft. Datum/reference: Waterway Guide Gulf Coast summary. Clearance band: Route-limiting / Critical Monitor VHF 09; verify local schedule.
- Regulatory Notes
- Monitor VHF 09; verify local schedule. Part of Pinellas Bayway bridge set.
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.