SR 758 / Siesta Drive
Bascule drawbridgeSR 758 / Siesta Drive is a bascule drawbridge with 25 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
(f) The Siesta Drive Bridge, mile 71.6, at Sarasota, Florida shall open on signal, except that from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, the draw need only open on the hour and half hour.
Source: US Coast Guard drawbridge regulations, 33 CFR 117.287 (Gulf Intracoastal Waterway). Confirm before transiting.
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Frequently asked
What is the clearance under SR 758 / Siesta Drive?+
SR 758 / Siesta Drive is a bascule drawbridge. Its closed vertical clearance is about 25 ft, and it opens to unrestricted height. Heights are referenced to mean high water (MHW).
How do I get SR 758 / Siesta Drive to open?+
Contact the bridge tender on VHF-FM Channel 13, or sound the required signal. Operating schedule: (f) The Siesta Drive Bridge, mile 71.6, at Sarasota, Florida shall open on signal, except that from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, the draw need only open on the hour and half hour.
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