West Venetian Causeway Bridge
Bascule (drawbridge) on the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway in Florida · hail VHF 09.
Bridge facts
| Waterway | Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AICW) |
|---|---|
| ICW statute mile | 1088.6 |
| State | Florida |
| Type | Bascule (drawbridge) |
| Vertical clearance | see chart |
| VHF hailing channel | Channel 09 |
| Opening behaviour | On signal · restricted |
| Regulation | 33 CFR 117.261 |
Opening schedule
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. (33 CFR 117.261)
In plain English: Opens on signal (on demand). Restricted: daily 7 a.m.–7 p.m., it need only open on the hour and half-hour (except federal holidays).
Frequently asked
When does West Venetian Causeway Bridge open?
Opens on signal (on demand). Restricted: daily 7 a.m.–7 p.m., it need only open on the hour and half-hour (except federal holidays).
What VHF channel does West Venetian Causeway Bridge use?
West Venetian Causeway Bridge monitors VHF Channel 09 for bridge openings on the Intracoastal Waterway.
Where is West Venetian Causeway Bridge on the ICW?
West Venetian Causeway Bridge is at Intracoastal Waterway statute mile 1088.6 in Florida.
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