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Ben Sawyer Memorial (SC 703) Bridge
- Mile Marker: Mile 462.2
- Lat / Lon: N 32° 46.367' / W 079° 50.517'
- Bridge Type: Swing
- Vertical Clearance (Closed): 31.00 ft.
- Horizontal Clearance: 93.00 ft.
- Schedule:
The draw shall open on signal; except that, the draw need not open from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday except Federal holidays. On Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal holidays from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. the draw need open only on the hour.
Editor's Note: Bridge schedules are subject to temporary change due to repairs, maintenance, events, etc. Check the Waterway Explorer for possible nav alerts. - VHF Channel: 09
- Phone: 843-883-3581
- Comments:
Bridge does not open in winds great than 25 knots.
8 Boater Comments
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Comment by: Anamarija urh, TiAmo, on Oct 20, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 44'
Draft: 4.5'On Sunday opened on demand at 8:20am. Very nice bridge operator
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Comment by: Teresa Scott on May 7, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.5'Came through expecting to have to wait until the next on hour opening but when we contacted the bridge tender he said they open on request during the day. Very friendly and accommodating.
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Comment by: Gary Johnson on Jun 4, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 48'
Draft: 5.5'We were early for the 9:00 opening, but they opened at 8:40 on request. The operator was extremely pleasant and accommodating.
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Comment by: Mark Curry, SV Slow Boat 44, on Dec 7, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 44'
Draft: 3.6'Open as requested. Ver nice polite miss lady. Thank you so much
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Comment by: Luke Carpenter, Belle of the West, on Jun 14, 2020
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 48'
Draft: 5.0'Arrived at this bridge at 0700 on a Sunday and the bridge tender said he wouldn't open until 0900. When questioned about the weekend opening times he had to check and then opened the bridge. Note to mariners, make sure you have the most recent information.
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Comment by: Jonathan Courcy on Apr 11, 2020
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 31'
Draft: 4.9'5 stars ! Bridge tender clear in his speaking ! Opens fast And advise you !
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Comment by: Matt Claiborne, Cruising Editor on Feb 25, 2020
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 38'
Draft: 5.0'The definition of "federal holiday" is apparently at the discretion of the bridge tender. We were informed by the bridge tender that President's Day is "a federal holiday, but not a real holiday." And so we waited until 9 am for an opening. Call for clarification on the restrictions if in doubt.
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Comment by: Bill Herrmann on Oct 16, 2018
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 46'
Draft: 6.0'Please note the comments state the bridge "need not open". This makes it sound discretionary. Called bridge tender for clarification. This bridge DOES NOT open 7-9 and 4-6
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WG Editor Comment:
Capt. Bill: Thanks for your comment. The text in the bridge listing is directly from the CFR's.
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