Venetian Causeway
Bascule drawbridgeVenetian Causeway is a bascule drawbridge with 12 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
(hh) West Venetian Causeway Bridge, mile 1088.6, at Miami. The draw shall open on signal, except that from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, including 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 Venetian Causeway?+
Venetian Causeway is a bascule drawbridge. Its closed vertical clearance is about 12 ft, and it opens to unrestricted height. Heights are referenced to mean high water (MHW).
How do I get Venetian Causeway to open?+
Contact the bridge tender on VHF-FM Channel 13, or sound the required signal. Operating schedule: (hh) West Venetian Causeway Bridge, mile 1088.6, at Miami. The draw shall open on signal, except that from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, including Federal holidays, the draw need only open on the hour and half hour.
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