Florida Avenue Vertical Lift Bridge
Lift drawbridgeFlorida Avenue Vertical Lift Bridge is a lift drawbridge with an unposted closed clearance and 156 ft open.
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
and the Florida Avenue bridge, mile 1.7 (
Source: US Coast Guard drawbridge regulations, 33 CFR 117.458 (Inner Harbor Navigation Canal, New Orleans). Confirm before transiting.
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Frequently asked
What is the clearance under Florida Avenue Vertical Lift Bridge?+
Florida Avenue Vertical Lift Bridge is a lift drawbridge. Its closed vertical clearance is not posted on the chart, opening to about 156 ft. Heights are referenced to mean high water (MHW).
How do I get Florida Avenue Vertical Lift Bridge to open?+
Contact the bridge tender on VHF-FM Channel 13, or sound the required signal. Operating schedule: and the Florida Avenue bridge, mile 1.7 (
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