J. Turner Butler Bridge
Fixed bridge on the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway in Florida · hail VHF 09.
Bridge facts
| Waterway | Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AICW) |
|---|---|
| ICW statute mile | 749 |
| State | Florida |
| Type | Fixed bridge (does not open) |
| Vertical clearance | 65 ft (19.81 m) fixed vertical clearance |
| VHF hailing channel | Channel 09 |
| Opening behaviour | Fixed |
Opening schedule
This is a fixed bridge — it does not open. Charted vertical clearance is about 65 ft (19.81 m). Vessels that fit beneath it pass at any time; taller vessels have no opening option here.
Frequently asked
Does J. Turner Butler Bridge open for sailboats?
No — it is a fixed bridge with about 65 ft of vertical clearance. Vessels taller than that cannot pass beneath it.
What VHF channel does J. Turner Butler Bridge use?
J. Turner Butler Bridge monitors VHF Channel 09 for bridge openings on the Intracoastal Waterway.
How much clearance does J. Turner Butler Bridge have?
About 65 ft (19.81 m) of fixed vertical clearance.
Where is J. Turner Butler Bridge on the ICW?
J. Turner Butler Bridge is at Intracoastal Waterway statute mile 749 in Florida.
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