Florida East Coast Railroad Bridge

Florida East Coast Railroad Bridge in Fort Lauderdale, FL is a bascule bridge that spans the New River. With a vertical clearance of 4.00 ft and a horizontal clearance of 60.00 ft, the bridge operates on a schedule to accommodate both rail and water traffic. It opens for a fixed 10-minute period every hour from 5 a.m. to 11:59 p.m., with additional openings during certain hours. The bridge also has a drawbridge tender onsite at all times and provides operational information through VHF-FM channels and a designated telephone number.

The drawbridge owner maintains a website and mobile application where they publish opening times, schedule updates, and advance notices for changes or delays. The bridge displays green lights when fully open for vessel passage and flashing red lights when rail traffic approaches. In case of operational failure or emergencies, the bridge owner promptly notifies the Coast Guard and maintains a drawbridge log. Boaters can find more information and updates on the Waterway Explorer and contact the bridge tender for estimated opening and closing times.

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