Sunrise Boulevard Bridge

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Live status of Sunrise Boulevard Bridge updates in real time in the IsBridgeUp app; typical patterns are below.

Vertical clearance (closed)
25 ft
Schedule
Timed openings + curfews
Avg openings/day
0.1
last full month

Opening schedule

The draw opens on the hour and half-hour, year-round. On the first weekend in May the draw need not open from 4:00–6:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday, nor from 9:45–10:45 PM on the first Saturday (Fort Lauderdale Air Show).

Regulation: 33 CFR 117.261(x)

Monthly opening statistics — June 2026

Span: Eastbound

Openings
2
Avg per day
0.1
Avg duration
5.1 min
Time with span up
0%
Weekday avg/day
0.2
Weekend avg/day
0

Openings by hour of day (ET)

00:00 — 001:00 — 002:00 — 003:00 — 004:00 — 005:00 — 006:00 — 007:00 — 008:00 — 009:00 — 010:00 — 011:00 — 012:00 — 013:00 — 014:00 — 015:00 — 016:00 — 017:00 — 118:00 — 019:00 — 020:00 — 021:00 — 022:00 — 123:00 — 000:0006:0012:0018:00

Based on 15 days with FL511 data in June 2026. Partial month: fewer than 20 days of usable feed data — treat averages as indicative.

Span: Westbound

Openings
372
Avg per day
13.3
Avg duration
6.7 min
Time with span up
6.2%
Weekday avg/day
14.1
Weekend avg/day
10.3

Openings by hour of day (ET)

00:00 — 301:00 — 302:00 — 203:00 — 304:00 — 005:00 — 406:00 — 707:00 — 2008:00 — 1509:00 — 2210:00 — 2811:00 — 3012:00 — 3213:00 — 2714:00 — 3315:00 — 2416:00 — 1817:00 — 2218:00 — 1719:00 — 1520:00 — 1521:00 — 1422:00 — 1323:00 — 500:0006:0012:0018:00

Based on 28 days with FL511 data in June 2026.

Vessel traffic — June 2026

AIS vessels observed at openings
296

By vessel type

  • Recreational
    271
  • Towing / tug
    0
  • Passenger
    10
  • Cargo / tanker
    3
  • Other / unknown
    12

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

About the bridge

The East Sunrise Boulevard Bridge carries State Road 838 over the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway in Fort Lauderdale as a pair of bascule structures dating to 1987 and 1989. It is owned by the Florida Department of Transportation.

Physical characteristics

Vertical clearance, closed (MHW) 25 ft
Bridge type bascule
Year built 1987
Owner Florida DOT (FDOT)
VHF channel (bridge tender) Ch 9

Road traffic

Annual average daily traffic (AADT): 22,000

Source: FDOT Florida Traffic Online, station 860359, 2025

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunrise Boulevard Bridge open right now?
Sunrise Boulevard 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 Sunrise Boulevard Bridge open?
In June 2026, Sunrise Boulevard Bridge opened 2 times — about 0.1 openings per day, with an average opening lasting 5.1 minutes.
What is the opening schedule for Sunrise Boulevard Bridge?
The draw opens on the hour and half-hour, year-round. On the first weekend in May the draw need not open from 4:00–6:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday, nor from 9:45–10:45 PM on the first Saturday (Fort Lauderdale Air Show).
What is the vertical clearance of Sunrise Boulevard Bridge?
The vertical clearance in the closed position is approximately 25 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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