Jekyll Island Bridge (Hwy 520)
Fixed bridge on the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway in Georgia · hail VHF 09.
Bridge facts
| Waterway | Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AICW) |
|---|---|
| ICW statute mile | 684 |
| State | Georgia |
| 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 Jekyll Island Bridge (Hwy 520) 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 Jekyll Island Bridge (Hwy 520) use?
Jekyll Island Bridge (Hwy 520) monitors VHF Channel 09 for bridge openings on the Intracoastal Waterway.
How much clearance does Jekyll Island Bridge (Hwy 520) have?
About 65 ft (19.81 m) of fixed vertical clearance.
Where is Jekyll Island Bridge (Hwy 520) on the ICW?
Jekyll Island Bridge (Hwy 520) is at Intracoastal Waterway statute mile 684 in Georgia.
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