27.30720000, -82.55060000
Drawbridge / movable
WaterwayGIWW
Route SegmentFlorida Gulf Coast
Route VariantGulf ICW / west Florida
State / ProvinceFL
Nearest CitySarasota
Mile MarkerMM 71.6
Bridge TypeBascule
Source Confidencemedium
What Boaters Should Know
Siesta Drive Bridge on GIWWnear Sarasota, FL; closed clearance about 25 ft. Low movable bridge.
Clearance And Opening Details
Vertical Clearance Closed25.00 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
- Opens on signal with variations.
- Operator / Contact
- Not verified
Navigation And Regulatory Notes
- Air Draft Notes
- Closed/air-draft clearance: 25 ft. Datum/reference: MHW/tidal; Waterway Guide Gulf Coast summary. Clearance band: Low / Timing-sensitive
- Navigation Notes
- Opens on signal with variations. Coordinate with nearby Sarasota bridges. Closed/air-draft clearance: 25 ft. Datum/reference: MHW/tidal; Waterway Guide Gulf Coast summary. Clearance band: Low / Timing-sensitive Opens on signal with variations.
- Regulatory Notes
- Opens on signal with variations. Coordinate with nearby Sarasota bridges.
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.