NW 27th Avenue Bridge

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Live status of NW 27th Avenue Bridge updates in real time in the IsBridgeUp app; typical patterns are below.

Vertical clearance (closed)
21 ft
Schedule
Timed openings + curfews
Avg openings/day
3.4
last full month

Opening schedule

The draw opens on signal at any time, except during weekday rush-hour curfews — Monday through Friday (except federal holidays) from 7:35–8:59 AM and 4:45–5:59 PM — when it stays closed to vessels.

Regulation: 33 CFR 117.305(b)

Monthly opening statistics — June 2026

Openings
81
Avg per day
3.4
Avg duration
8.9 min
Time with span up
2.1%
Weekday avg/day
3.6
Weekend avg/day
2.7

Openings by hour of day (ET)

00:00 — 001:00 — 002:00 — 003:00 — 204:00 — 105:00 — 206:00 — 207:00 — 608:00 — 609:00 — 710:00 — 211:00 — 312:00 — 513:00 — 414:00 — 215:00 — 316:00 — 1017:00 — 718:00 — 119:00 — 1020:00 — 221:00 — 322:00 — 023:00 — 300:0006:0012:0018:00

Based on 24 days with FL511 data in June 2026.

Vessel traffic — June 2026

AIS vessels observed at openings
73

By vessel type

  • Recreational
    13
  • Towing / tug
    12
  • Passenger
    5
  • Cargo / tanker
    37
  • Other / unknown
    6

Counts include AIS-broadcasting vessels only; actual vessel traffic is higher.

About the bridge

The NW 27th Avenue Bridge carries State Road 9 across the Miami River at river mile 3.7 — the westernmost of the river's federally regulated drawbridges. It is actually a pair of parallel bascule structures and is owned by the Florida Department of Transportation, which has programmed a rehabilitation of the crossing to address structural, mechanical, and electrical wear.

Physical characteristics

Vertical clearance, closed (MHW) 21 ft
Bridge type bascule
Year built 1997
Owner Florida DOT (FDOT)
VHF channel (bridge tender) Ch 9

Frequently asked questions

Is NW 27th Avenue Bridge open right now?
NW 27th Avenue Bridge opens and closes for vessel traffic throughout the day. Live status is available on this page and updates in real time in the IsBridgeUp app.
How often does NW 27th Avenue Bridge open?
In June 2026, NW 27th Avenue Bridge opened 81 times — about 3.4 openings per day, with an average opening lasting 8.9 minutes.
What is the opening schedule for NW 27th Avenue Bridge?
The draw opens on signal at any time, except during weekday rush-hour curfews — Monday through Friday (except federal holidays) from 7:35–8:59 AM and 4:45–5:59 PM — when it stays closed to vessels.
What is the vertical clearance of NW 27th Avenue Bridge?
The vertical clearance in the closed position is approximately 21 ft at mean high water. Vessels requiring more clearance need an opening.
Do I need to request an opening?
Vessels that cannot pass under the closed span signal the bridge tender for an opening, as provided by US Coast Guard drawbridge regulations (33 CFR Part 117).

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