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Bridge Span 14
Bridge Span 14 is a boat-dive artificial reef off Panama City Beach.
Scuba DivingBoatIntermediate
Artificial ReefWreck
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Plan on a charter dive around a sunken bridge span with moderate depth, variable Gulf visibility, and classic Panhandle fish life.
About Bridge Span 14
Bridge Span 14 is one of the Hathaway Bridge spans sunk as an artificial reef off Panama City Beach and, by local accounts, the most frequently dived bridge site in the area. Expect a structure dive with snapper, triggerfish, stingrays, hogfish, and occasional sharks, plus a layout that rewards good buoyancy and a careful look at the span edges.
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Research Estimate At Bridge Span 14
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VisibilityVisibility: 12m
AccessSimple entry
Aquatic LifeAverage variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentLight current
Where Is Bridge Span 14?
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Bridge Span 14 Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
15m - 24m
Depth Note
Top of the span is around 15m / 50ft, with sand near 23-24m / 75-80ft.
Best Season
May through October; spring through fall usually gives the calmest water and best visibility.
Typical Conditions
Moderate-depth bridge-span dive with variable Gulf visibility, usually easiest in calmer sea-state windows.
Safety & Access At Bridge Span 14
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Boat trafficEntanglement risk
Safety Notes
Watch the span edges for fishing line and sharp structure. Bring a cutting tool and keep buoyancy tight around the metalwork.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; certified divers should plan around calm windows and a charter briefing.
Legal Notes
Follow Florida dive-flag rules and charter instructions; do not remove structure or marine life from the artificial reef.
Local Intel For Bridge Span 14
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A chartered structure dive with moderate depth, easy fish spotting, and straightforward navigation along the span.
Freediving
Not a freedive site; the chartered structure dive is better suited to scuba and surface support.
Snorkeling
Not a practical snorkel stop; the interesting structure sits underwater and is meant for scuba divers.
Bridge Span 14 Dive Conditions Planner
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Wildlife at Bridge Span 14
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Recent Logged Visits At Bridge Span 14
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Avg. Visibility12m
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Bridge Span 14 Guide - Frequently Asked Questions
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Bridge Span 14 Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
panamacitydiving.com · Operator
Local operator map and Hathaway Bridge span overview
www.camelsandchocolate.com · Blog
Independent dive-trip notes with visibility and critter observations
www.scubadiving.com · Guide
Florida Panhandle seasonal dive timing and sea-state guidance
www.visitpanamacitybeach.com · Tourism
Panama City Beach dive overview and bridge-span shelter context
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