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Stickney Point / SR 72 Bridge

Stickney Point / SR 72 Bridge on GIWWnear Siesta Key / Sarasota, FL; closed clearance about 18 ft. Low movable bridge.

27.25250000, -82.53270000

Drawbridge / movable
WaterwayGIWW
Route SegmentFlorida Gulf Coast
Route VariantGulf ICW / west Florida
State / ProvinceFL
Nearest CitySiesta Key / Sarasota
Mile MarkerMM 68.6
Bridge TypeBascule
Source Confidencemedium

What Boaters Should Know

Stickney Point / SR 72 Bridge on GIWWnear Siesta Key / Sarasota, FL; closed clearance about 18 ft. Low movable bridge.

Clearance And Opening Details

Vertical Clearance Closed18.00 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: 18 ft. Datum/reference: MHW/tidal; Waterway Guide Gulf Coast summary. Clearance band: Route-limiting / Critical
Navigation Notes
Opens on signal with variations. Busy bridge; verify timing and tide board. Closed/air-draft clearance: 18 ft. Datum/reference: MHW/tidal; Waterway Guide Gulf Coast summary. Clearance band: Route-limiting / Critical Opens on signal with variations.
Regulatory Notes
Opens on signal with variations. Busy bridge; verify timing and tide board.

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.

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