L.B. Knox Bridge

Comment by: David Fanion on Dec 21, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 38'
Draft: 3.9'

A big thank you to the LB Knox bridge opener for a quick opening on call.

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Comment by: Capt Maria Langer, Do It Now, on Feb 24, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 32'
Draft: 2.5'

Minimum clearance for bridge was 11 feet when I went through. There is more clearance at the center of span. . Bridge tender is very nice, but if there are other boats in the area, he will wait until you're all near the bridge before opening it. When I went through, I was the first of 4 boats (3 northbound including me and 1 southbound) and he asked me to wait. If you call far enough out, you may be able to simply cruise up at forward idle speed until others catch up. (That's what I did.)

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Comment by: Ed Gonzalez, Bella Azul, on Dec 18, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 30'
Draft: 0.0'

Definitely take caution as bridge clearance is less than 10'. Bridge operator is very nice and will open upon request.

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Comment by: Eric Martin, Tropical Horizons II, on Jun 22, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 60'
Draft: 0.0'

This morning 10' <p> <img src="https://dev.waterwayguide-beta.com/assets/img/uploads/2022/07/1657639233.jpg" </p>

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Comment by: John Tyrell on Mar 3, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 3.7'

Confirm that elevation is only 10 ft.

• WG Editor Comment:
  

  Charted vertical clearance is 15 feet at center.

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Comment by: Doug & Judi Pelton, Mobile Home, on Feb 10, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 46'
Draft: 4.5'

Access via channels 16 or 9

• WG Editor Comment:
  

  The preferred channel in Florida is Channel 9.

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Comment by: Kay Andrews, Beach Cat, on Aug 1, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 44'
Draft: 4.0'

Operator excellent and responsive only issue is that guide states 15ft but when we passed was only 10ft. So be aware .....

• WG Editor Comment:
  

  Bridge clearances published in Waterway Guide are taken from the NOAA, USACE or Canadian charts. Per vessel Beach Cat, the clearance reported was as shown on the tide boards.

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Comment by: Giiwe’o on May 12, 2021
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 37'
Draft: 3.4'

Only east span is opening. Operator is friendly and responsive. No issues.

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Comment by: Bruce Stewart on Mar 9, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 3.3'

This bridge is known as the “Knox Bridge”. 10 ft to low steel with 5’ extra at center (check staff boards for exact hight) Bridge tender was very attentive and helpful.

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Comment by: Paul Hoffman, Changes in L'Attitudes, on Jan 4, 2021
LOA: 41'
Draft: 3.8'

Was only opening single span (east side) on our passages on 31 DEC '20 and 01 JAN '21. Operator was very professional.

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Comment by: Plan B, Plan B, on Nov 17, 2018
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 44'
Draft: 6.0'

Plan B has traveled past the LB Knox bridge for 10 years and always had a pleasant experience with the operator. Kudos to the bridge tender.

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