Beckett Bridge
Bascule drawbridgeBeckett Bridge is a bascule drawbridge with 26 ft of clearance closed, measured to mean high water. Its open clearance is not charted.
Clearances are from NOAA chart US5TPAKE, measured to mean high water. Actual clearance is lower whenever the water stands above that level, as at higher tides and in storm surge. Always confirm against your vessel's air draft and the posted clearance gauge before transiting.
Pathr nautical charts
Beckett 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
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.
Frequently asked
What is the clearance under Beckett Bridge?+
Beckett Bridge is a bascule drawbridge with 26 ft of clearance closed, measured to mean high water. Its open clearance is not charted. These figures are from NOAA chart data. Real clearance drops whenever the water stands above the level they are measured to, so leave a margin for your air draft.
How do I get Beckett Bridge to open?+
Contact the bridge tender on VHF-FM, 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.
Tides & conditions at this crossing
Clearance under Beckett Bridge shrinks as the water rises. Check the water level and marine conditions at the nearest NOAA station, Kreamer Bayou (0 mi away).
