1st Street Bridge
Bascule drawbridge1st Street Bridge is a bascule drawbridge. NOAA's chart gives no closed clearance for it. Its open clearance is not charted.
NOAA's chart data gives no vertical clearance for this bridge. Always confirm against your vessel's air draft and the posted clearance gauge before transiting.
Pathr nautical charts
1st Street Bridge on the chart
Find the bridge and its charted vertical clearance in one view. Select a pin to compare nearby bridges, see open and closed clearances where charted, and open its operating details.
How to request an opening
We don't have this bridge's operating rule yet. Many drawbridges open on a schedule or need advance notice. Check 33 CFR 117 for Florida or call the tender before you plan around it.
Frequently asked
What is the clearance under 1st Street Bridge?+
1st Street Bridge is a bascule drawbridge. NOAA's chart gives no closed clearance for it. Its open clearance is not charted. Check the current NOAA chart before transiting.
How do I get 1st Street Bridge to open?+
Contact the bridge tender on VHF-FM, or sound the required signal. We don't have this bridge's operating rule yet. Many drawbridges open on a schedule or need advance notice. Check 33 CFR 117 for Florida or call the tender before you plan around it.
Tides & conditions at this crossing
Clearance under 1st Street Bridge shrinks as the water rises. Check the water level and marine conditions at the nearest NOAA station, Miami Miamarina, Biscayne Bay (1 mi away).
