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Cortez (SR 684) Bridge
- Mile Marker: 87.4
- Lat / Lon: N 27° 28.134' / W 082° 41.533'
- Bridge Type: Bascule
- Vertical Clearance (Closed): 22.00 ft.
- Horizontal Clearance: 90.00 ft.
- Schedule:
The draw of the Cortez (SR 684) Bridge, mile 87.4, at Bradenton Beach, Florida shall open on signal, except that from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, the draw need only open on the quarter hour and three quarter hour.
Editor's Note: Bridge schedules are subject to temporary change due to repairs, maintenance, events, etc. Check the Waterway Explorer for possible nav alerts. - VHF Channel: 9
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Comment by: David Creek on Mar 15, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 3.0'This bridge is 3' higher in the center than the clearance signs, which are measured at the sides. We use this bridge often. Usually 20' to 22'.
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Comment by: Larry, Savannah Blu , on Sep 21, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 35'
Draft: 4.0'9/29/22 15:15 bridge clearance was 18'
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Comment by: Rich Dower on May 11, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 36'
Draft: 4.0'Bridge tender with extremely rude and confrontational attitude, May 6th at around 4pm. Began lowering bridge spans before I was clear of the bridge. Recommend avoiding bridge at all cost!
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Comment by: Merle on Oct 11, 2019
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 38'
Draft: 3.7'On Oct 11,2019 the bridge clearance was only 17 feet.
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