SE 17th St. Brooks M Ft. Lauderdale
Bascule (drawbridge) on the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway in Florida · hail VHF 09.
Bridge facts
| Waterway | Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AICW) |
|---|---|
| ICW statute mile | 1065.9 |
| State | Florida |
| Type | Bascule (drawbridge) |
| Vertical clearance | 25 ft (7.62 m) closed; opens for taller vessels |
| VHF hailing channel | Channel 09 |
| Opening behaviour | Scheduled · restricted |
| Regulation | 33 CFR 117.261 |
Opening schedule
The draw shall open on the hour and half-hour; except that from 6:50 a.m. to 9:10 a.m. and from 3:50 p.m. to 6:10 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays, the drawbridge shall open once an hour at the top of the hour. (33 CFR 117.261)
In plain English: Opens on the hour and half-hour. Restricted: Mon–Fri 6:50 a.m.–9:10 a.m., it need only open on the hour (except federal holidays); Mon–Fri 3:50 p.m.–6:10 p.m., it need only open on the hour (except federal holidays).
Frequently asked
When does SE 17th St. Brooks M Ft. Lauderdale open?
Opens on the hour and half-hour. Restricted: Mon–Fri 6:50 a.m.–9:10 a.m., it need only open on the hour (except federal holidays); Mon–Fri 3:50 p.m.–6:10 p.m., it need only open on the hour (except federal holidays).
What VHF channel does SE 17th St. Brooks M Ft. Lauderdale use?
SE 17th St. Brooks M Ft. Lauderdale monitors VHF Channel 09 for bridge openings on the Intracoastal Waterway.
How much clearance does SE 17th St. Brooks M Ft. Lauderdale have?
About 25 ft (7.62 m) when closed; it opens for taller vessels.
Where is SE 17th St. Brooks M Ft. Lauderdale on the ICW?
SE 17th St. Brooks M Ft. Lauderdale is at Intracoastal Waterway statute mile 1065.9 in Florida.
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