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Bridge Span 12 is a Panama City artificial reef with easy charter access.
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Boat-charter access is the normal setup.
Bridge Span 12 is an artificial reef made from the old Hathaway Bridge spans, giving Panama City divers a current-influenced structure dive with steady Gulf fish traffic. The site is a near-shore charter stop, so access is straightforward, but current timing and visibility still matter a lot. It is more about working the span and the fish around it than about any single dramatic wreck feature.
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Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
14m - 22m
Depth Note
Bridge Span 12 sits around 45-72ft, with the site page listing an average near 20m.
Best Season
May to September
Typical Conditions
Warm Gulf water, moderate current, and variable visibility; late spring and late summer tend to be the cleaner windows.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Watch the current around the spans and keep a clean ascent path in case boat traffic is moving.
Access Restrictions
Boat charter access is the normal setup; shore entry is not the expected setup.
Legal Notes
Follow charter guidance and any local artificial-reef rules for the day.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Charter scuba dive on an artificial reef span with bridge structure, moderate current, and typical Gulf fish traffic.
Freediving
Not a practical freedive site because the span sits too deep and current can be strong.
Snorkeling
Not a practical snorkel site; the depth and current make it a scuba charter dive.
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Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
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Research Sources
Bridge Span 12 appears in the local dive-map inventory.
Bridge Span 12 appears in the Panama City Beach dive-site roster.
Bridge Span #12 listed at 45-72ft among the near-shore four-hour dive sites.
Depth avg 20m, current 1-3 knots, visibility table 10-25m, and common Gulf fish life.
Local charter report says around 30ft visibility and a mild current on a Bridge Span 12 dive.
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