With a closed vertical clearance of 31ft, Ben Sawyer Bridge is the last bridge before Charleston Harbor when southbound. Opened in 1945, the Ben Sawyer Bridge serves as the connection from Mount Pleasant to Sullivan’s Island. 

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MSIB 19-26

Good evening Charleston HSC,

Please find attached MSIB 19-26 regarding the Ben Sawyer Bridge schedule for openings. For awareness

Openings will only occur each day on the schedule outlined below:

• 10:00 a.m.
• 2:00 p.m.
• 7:00 p.m.

For additional information please contact the bridge tender at 843-883-3581 or VHF channel 09.

Please feel free to reach out with any questions, thank you!

Very respectfully,

Waterways Management Division
Sector Charleston
1050 Register Street

North Charleston, SC 29405

Charlestonwaterways@uscg.mil

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