SC: Beaufort River, Lady's Island Bridge, Temporary Deviation
- Date Reported: Mar 6, 2024
- Reporter: Ted Stehle
- Source: CG SEC Charleston MSIB 06-24
- Description:
The Lady’s Island (Woods Memorial) Bridge across the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (Beaufort River), mile 536.0, in Beaufort, South Carolina, has an approved temporary deviation to operating schedule effective 12:01 a.m. on March 25, 2024, through 11:59 p.m. on September 29, 2024. This temporary deviation will test an operating schedule to determine if a permanent change is necessary.
Under this temporary deviation, the Lady’s Island (Woods Memorial) Bridge shall open on signal; except that the draw need not open from 6 a.m. to 9:29 a.m. and 3:31 p.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Between 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays, the draw need open only once an hour on the half hour.
Public vessels of the United States and tugs with tows, upon proper signal, will be passed through anytime. Additionally, per 33 CFR 117.31(b), the drawtender shall take all reasonable measures to have the draw opened, regardless of the operating schedule for:
- Vessels in distress where a delay would endanger life or property;
- Commercial vessels engaged in rescue or emergency salvage operations; and
- Vessels seeking shelter from severe weather.
Mariners are urged to plan transits accordingly to avoid unnecessary disruptions. The Lady’s Island Bridge Tender may be contacted at (843) 521-2111 and VHF channel 16. - Lat / Lon: N 32° 25.660' / W 080° 40.209'
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Comment by: William Mills on Mar 30, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.8'Having come from Charleston south, it is a significant delay to have this bridge closed from 6 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. This creates a hazardous condition for mariners attempting to depart north of the bridge during daylight hours.. Should be 0700 - 0900 at the most.
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Comment by: Mark W on Mar 8, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.5'The ability to travel under that bridge in daylight hours is critical.
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Comment by: Robert Russo, Schools Out, on Mar 8, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 27'
Draft: 5.0'The Coast Guard will grant whatever a state asks. Requirements to replace opening bridges with fixed bridges are never enforced
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Comment by: Kim on Mar 8, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.1'As a commuter, I understand automobile traffic needs and the necessity to limit bridge openings during rush hours. However, as an ICW cruiser, I also understand the need to travel from one location to another in daylight hours if possible. These reduced opening hours are too restrictive for allowing slower moving vessels to leave their anchorages or dock slips on the "other side of the bridge " or to arrive in daylight hours as they would need to leave before 6 am or pass through after 7 pm if they had a long journey either to or from the Beaufort area. It would be prudent to add at least one opening during the rush hour closure times to permit vessels that need to leave early in the morning or arrive later in the afternoon to do so.
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