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Florida Gulf Coast Bridges

Explore 28 public bridge planning records for the Florida Gulf Coast route segment, including clearances, drawbridge status, waterways, and verification notes.

136Public planning records
8Route segments
49Waterways
0Rows missing coordinates

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Florida Gulf Coast Bridges

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Albee Road Bridge

GIWW - Florida Gulf Coast

Nokomis, FL - MM MM 59.3

Bascule - 14.00 ft closed

Drawbridge

Pinellas Bayway Bridge A

GIWW / Boca Ciega Bay - Florida Gulf Coast

St. Pete Beach, FL - MM Pinellas Bayway

Bascule/fixed segment - 18.00 ft closed

Drawbridge Fixed bridge

Pinellas Bayway Bridge B

GIWW / Boca Ciega Bay - Florida Gulf Coast

St. Pete Beach, FL - MM Pinellas Bayway

Bascule/fixed segment - 11.00 ft closed

Drawbridge Fixed bridge

Park Boulevard Bridge

GIWW / Indian Shores - Florida Gulf Coast

Indian Shores, FL - MM Park Blvd

Bascule - 20.00 ft closed

Drawbridge

Anna Maria / SR 64 Bridge

GIWW - Florida Gulf Coast

Anna Maria Island / Bradenton, FL - MM MM 89.2

Bascule - 24.00 ft closed

Drawbridge

Cortez / SR 684 Bridge

GIWW - Florida Gulf Coast

Cortez / Bradenton Beach, FL - MM MM 87.4

Bascule - 22.00 ft closed

Drawbridge

Indian Rocks Bridge

GIWW - Florida Gulf Coast

Indian Rocks Beach, FL - MM Indian Rocks Beach

Bascule - 25.00 ft closed

Drawbridge

New Pass / SR 789 Bridge

GIWW - Florida Gulf Coast

Sarasota / Longboat Key, FL - MM Near MM 73.6

Bascule - 23.00 ft closed

Drawbridge

Siesta Drive Bridge

GIWW - Florida Gulf Coast

Sarasota, FL - MM MM 71.6

Bascule - 25.00 ft closed

Drawbridge

Corey Causeway Bridge

GIWW / Boca Ciega Bay - Florida Gulf Coast

St. Pete Beach, FL - MM St. Pete Beach

Bascule - 23.00 ft closed

Drawbridge

Boca Grande Swing Bridge

GIWW / Charlotte Harbor area - Florida Gulf Coast

Boca Grande / Placida, FL - MM MM 34.3

Swing - 22.00 ft closed

Drawbridge

Welch Causeway Bridge

GIWW / Madeira Beach - Florida Gulf Coast

Madeira Beach, FL - MM Welch Causeway

Bascule - 25.00 ft closed

Drawbridge

Dunedin Causeway Bridge

GIWW / St. Joseph Sound - Florida Gulf Coast

Dunedin, FL - MM Dunedin

Bascule - 24.00 ft closed

Drawbridge

Tom Adams Bridge

GIWW - Florida Gulf Coast

Englewood, FL - MM MM 43.5

Bascule - 26.00 ft closed

Drawbridge

Venice Avenue Bridge

GIWW - Florida Gulf Coast

Venice, FL - MM MM 56.6

Bascule - 30.00 ft closed

Drawbridge

Johns Pass Bridge

GIWW / Johns Pass - Florida Gulf Coast

Madeira Beach / Treasure Island, FL - MM Johns Pass

Bascule - 27.00 ft closed

Drawbridge

Pinellas Bayway Bridge C

GIWW / Boca Ciega Bay - Florida Gulf Coast

St. Petersburg, FL - MM Pinellas Bayway

Fixed - 65.00 ft closed

Fixed bridge

Sunshine Skyway Bridge

Tampa Bay / GIWW area - Florida Gulf Coast

St. Petersburg / Terra Ceia, FL - MM Lower Tampa Bay

Fixed cable-stayed - 65.00 ft closed

Fixed bridge

Belleair Causeway Bridge

GIWW - Florida Gulf Coast

Belleair Bluffs, FL - MM Belleair / Clearwater area

Fixed - 75.00 ft closed

Fixed bridge

1. Why Bridge Planning Matters

  • Avoid delays, groundings, and unsafe transits.
  • Save time and stress with verified information.
  • Plan with confidence using current data.

2. Fixed Bridges vs Drawbridges

  • Fixed bridges have set clearances.
  • Drawbridges open on schedules or on request.
  • Verify status and requirements before arrival.

3. Clearance & Air Draft

  • Clearance can change with water levels and conditions.
  • Compare your vessel air draft to current clearances.
  • Closed fields are planning references only.

4. Verify Openings Before Transit

  • Check opening schedules, restrictions, and notices.
  • Confirm with official charts, signage, and local updates.
  • Treat phone/VHF info as starting points, not final.

5. Contact & VHF Planning

  • Note bridge tenders and operator contacts.
  • Use VHF channels for requests and updates.
  • Have backups in case phone service is unavailable.

6. Timing, Water Levels & Restrictions

  • Water levels affect clearance and bridge operation.
  • Consider tides, currents, traffic, and daylight.
  • Watch for maintenance, weather, and local restrictions.

7. Bridge Planning Checklist

  • Compare air draft vs clearance
  • Verify bridge status & type
  • Check water levels & trends
  • Confirm schedules & openings
  • Note contacts & VHF channels
  • Plan timing & backup options

8. Quick Bridge FAQs

  • Can I rely on listed clearances? No, always verify current data.
  • What is an air-draft concern? When clearance is close to your vessel height.
  • Do schedules change? Yes, confirm before arrival.
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.