Southern Boulevard Bridge
Bascule drawbridgeSouthern Boulevard Bridge is a bascule drawbridge with 21 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
(k) Southern Boulevard (SR 80) Bridge, mile 1024.7, at West Palm Beach. (1) The draw will open on the quarter and three-quarter hour, except Monday through Friday (except Federal holidays) from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., the draw need only open on the quarter hour. (2) When the Presidential Security Zone is enforced, the draw may be closed without advance notice to permit uninterrupted transit of dignitaries across the bridge. At all other times the bridge shall open on the quarter and three-quarter hour, or as directed by the on-scene designated representative.
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 Southern Boulevard Bridge?+
Southern Boulevard Bridge is a bascule drawbridge. Its closed vertical clearance is about 21 ft, and it opens to unrestricted height. Heights are referenced to mean high water (MHW).
How do I get Southern Boulevard Bridge to open?+
Contact the bridge tender on VHF-FM Channel 13, or sound the required signal. Operating schedule: (k) Southern Boulevard (SR 80) Bridge, mile 1024.7, at West Palm Beach. (1) The draw will open on the quarter and three-quarter hour, except Monday through Friday (except Federal holidays) from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.,
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