27.62330000, -82.65700000
Fixed bridge
WaterwayTampa Bay / GIWW area
Route SegmentFlorida Gulf Coast
Route VariantGulf ICW / west Florida
State / ProvinceFL
Nearest CitySt. Petersburg / Terra Ceia
Mile MarkerLower Tampa Bay
Bridge TypeFixed cable-stayed
Source Confidencemedium
What Boaters Should Know
Sunshine Skyway Bridge on Tampa Bay / GIWW areanear St. Petersburg / Terra Ceia, FL; closed clearance about 65 ft. Landmark high bridge / Tampa Bay crossing.
Clearance And Opening Details
Vertical Clearance Closed65.00 ft
Vertical Clearance OpenNot verified
Horizontal ClearanceNot verified
VHF ChannelNot verified
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: Waterway Guide Gulf Coast summary. Clearance band: Standard ICW 65 ft
- Navigation Notes
- Fixed. Listed in WG Gulf summary at 65 ft for GIWW routing; main ship channel is much higher; verify charted span. Closed/air-draft clearance: 65 ft. Datum/reference: Waterway Guide Gulf Coast summary. Clearance band: Standard ICW 65 ft Fixed.
- Regulatory Notes
- Fixed. Listed in WG Gulf summary at 65 ft for GIWW routing; main ship channel is much higher; verify charted span.
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.