Bridge Tender is on duty 24 hours/day.  They can provide Wind Speed and Direction or relay vessel emergencies to the U.S. Coast Guard.
Communications:
Phone: 941-697-2271
VHF Channel: 9/16

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Toll Rates Sheet [PDF]

Discount Pass Application [PDF]

Boca Grande Swing Bridge “Opening Rules”
Set by U.S. Coast Guard: CFR 33

DAYS: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

“TIMED OPENINGS_ - Only
Weekdays:  Monday - Friday
 Each 30 minutes:  On the Hour

Saturday Sunday & Federal Holidays
Each 15 Minutes: On the Hour

NIGHTS: 6:00 PM - 7:00 AM

“On Signal/On Demand”
To Request – Bridge Openings
Boaters Must Contact:
The GIBA Bridge Tender
On Marine VHF:   Channel 9

For GIBA “Current Weather”
Boaters Should Dial Up:
VHF Radio: Channel 72
Key the Mike, Twice
For voice Weather Report

GIBA Instant Computer Weather
Click on:  “Live Bridge Weather”
 

Print or Download GIBA Bridge “Opening Rules”

Note: To print Bridge “Opening Rules” simply click the link above and click the print button on the .pdf document. To download left mouse click on the save button icon (floppy disk image) and select a directory to save the document to your computer.

GIBA logo by: Hartmann Printing--Englewood, Florida **Aerial Photo courtesy of Charlotte County Florida GIS

20 Tons (40,000 pounds) gross weight on swing bridge is strictly enforced!
Weigh Scale Open Weekdays ONLY:
Monday-Friday
6:00 AM to 4:00 PM
**See Weight Limits for more information**

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