Beckett Bridge
Bascule drawbridgeBeckett Bridge is a bascule drawbridge with 26 ft closed, opening to unrestricted height.
Clearances are from NOAA charts, referenced to mean high water. Actual clearance is lower at higher tides and storm surge. Always confirm against your vessel's air draft and the posted clearance gauge before transiting.
How to request an opening
The draw of the Beckett Bridge, mile 0.5, at Tarpon Springs, Florida shall open on signal if at least two hours notice is given.
Source: US Coast Guard drawbridge regulations, 33 CFR 117.341 (Whitcomb Bayou). Confirm before transiting.
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Frequently asked
What is the clearance under Beckett Bridge?+
Beckett Bridge is a bascule drawbridge. Its closed vertical clearance is about 26 ft, and it opens to unrestricted height. Heights are referenced to mean high water (MHW).
How do I get Beckett Bridge to open?+
Contact the bridge tender on VHF-FM Channel 13, or sound the required signal. Operating schedule: The draw of the Beckett Bridge, mile 0.5, at Tarpon Springs, Florida shall open on signal if at least two hours notice is given.
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