Bridge of Lions
Opening drawbridgeBridge of Lions is a opening drawbridge with 18 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
(a) Bridge of Lions (SR A1A) Bridge, mile 777.9 at St. Augustine. The draw shall open on signal; except that, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. the draw need open only on the hour and half-hour; however, the draw need not open at 8 a.m., 12 noon, and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday except Federal holidays. From 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays and Federal holidays the draw need only open on the hour and half-hour.
Source: US Coast Guard drawbridge regulations, 33 CFR 117.261 (Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway from St. Marys River to Key Largo). Confirm before transiting.
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Frequently asked
What is the clearance under Bridge of Lions?+
Bridge of Lions is a opening drawbridge. Its closed vertical clearance is about 18 ft, and it opens to unrestricted height. Heights are referenced to mean high water (MHW).
How do I get Bridge of Lions to open?+
Contact the bridge tender on VHF-FM Channel 13, or sound the required signal. Operating schedule: (a) Bridge of Lions (SR A1A) Bridge, mile 777.9 at St. Augustine. The draw shall open on signal; except that, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. the draw need open only on the hour and half-hour; however, the draw need not open at 8 a.m., 12 noon, and 5
Tides & conditions at this crossing
Clearance under Bridge of Lions shrinks as the tide rises. Check the water level and marine conditions at the nearest NOAA station, St. Augustine, city dock (0 mi away).
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