Donald Ross Bridge

Comment by: Local Captain on Feb 11, 2025
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 20'
Draft: 1.0'

I spoke with Bridge tender this AM She indicated that the bridge as of 2/10/25 1600hr was opening for both north and south passage.

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Comment by: Elizabeth Ackerman, Ancora Qui, on Feb 10, 2025
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 47'
Draft: 5.0'

Donald Ross bridge is broken in the down position. No timeframe for when it will be fixed. If heading South on ICW, will need to exit at Jupiter inlet if you are in a hurry.

• WG Editor Comment:
  

  The following is from the Palm Beach Post. Waterway Guide has not been able to find any CG BNM nor NTM. We will post a nav alert when more details are available.

  
  

  JUPITER — The Donald Ross Road bridge won't open for boat traffic until further notice because of mechanical issues, Palm Beach County announced late Sunday.

  The bridge spans the Intracoastal Waterway between Jupiter and Juno Beach. It will remain open to vehicle traffic.

  The bridge, which opened in 1999, has a vertical clearance of 35 feet. The shutdown affects large boats and boats with tall masts.

  The county said the U.S. Coast Guard is aware of the issue and has been informing boaters.

  The county closed each of its lanes to traffic at different times last year to install new high-pressure cylinders — the parts that move the bridge up and down — and electrical controls.

  County officials said they expect to have an update on repairing the bridge today.

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Comment by: Joseph Davin on Feb 3, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 49'
Draft: 15.0'

The bridge just opened for a big barge - appears to be fixed at the moment.

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Comment by: Tony on Jan 18, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 30'
Draft: 5.0'

Any update on the bridge operation, or is there a link to an official site with details?

• WG Editor Comment:
  

  It is our understanding that the part has arrived but no time- line for installation is available.

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Comment by: Dena Hankins on Jan 13, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 34'
Draft: 5.0'

This bridge is still not opening for boat traffic and the anchorages are full well north of Jupiter Inlet. I recommend calling ahead if you are looking for a slip anywhere in the Jupiter area.

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Comment by: David Casada, Blueshift, on Jan 11, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 49'
Draft: 4.0'

The bridge can't open right now but if you can pass under it closed, the waterway is passable.

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Comment by: Dena Hankins on Jan 9, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 34'
Draft: 5.0'

Bridge isn't fixed yet, just spoke with the bridge tender who says they'll try again tomorrow

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Comment by: Anonymous on Jan 7, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 32'
Draft: 6.0'

Bridge is closed until monday 9 jan 2023 at least. We were there this morning and we could not pass. The bridgemaster told us that they expect engineers to try to solve the problem on monday morning. We couldn’t make it through Jupiter inlet.

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Comment by: William Crawford on Sep 24, 2021
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 38'
Draft: 5.0'

If heading northbound you must exceed 6.5 to 7 kts speed to make the next 30 minute opening at Indiantown Road.

• WG Editor Comment:
  

  The Indiantown (SR 706) Bridge opens on the hour and half-hour.

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