27.33230000, -82.56040000
Fixed bridge
WaterwayGIWW
Route SegmentFlorida Gulf Coast
Route VariantGulf ICW / west Florida
State / ProvinceFL
Nearest CitySarasota
Mile MarkerMM 73.6
Bridge TypeFixed
Source Confidencemedium
What Boaters Should Know
Ringling Causeway / SR 789 Bridge on GIWWnear Sarasota, FL; closed clearance about 65 ft. Standard fixed ICW clearance.
Clearance And Opening Details
Vertical Clearance Closed65.00 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
- Fixed.
- Operator / Contact
- Not verified
Navigation And Regulatory Notes
- Air Draft Notes
- Closed/air-draft clearance: 65 ft. Datum/reference: MHW/tidal; Waterway Guide Gulf Coast summary. Clearance band: Standard ICW 65 ft
- Navigation Notes
- Fixed. High fixed span; verify tide board for tall vessels. Closed/air-draft clearance: 65 ft. Datum/reference: MHW/tidal; Waterway Guide Gulf Coast summary. Clearance band: Standard ICW 65 ft Fixed.
- Regulatory Notes
- Fixed. High fixed span; verify tide board for tall vessels.
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.