

Best for beginner divers, 15-22m, boat entry, mild current.
Bridge Span 1 is a decommissioned bridge section deployed as an artificial reef off the coast of Panama City Beach. Resting at depths between 15 and 22 metres, the site is accessible by boat and suitable for beginner divers. Visibility typically ranges from 9 to 20 metres, with mild currents facilitating navigation. Divers should remain aware of potential hazards, including boat traffic, entanglement risks within the structure, and variable water temperatures. A surface marker buoy is recommended for all ascents. Night diving is permitted, offering a different perspective of the site. Species recorded around this area include sargassumfish, great barracuda, spotted scorpionfish, shortnose batfish, arrow crab, wrasses, surgeonfish, butterflyfish, drum, croaker, toadfish, pufferfish, spadefish, and groupers.
29.98170, -85.85213
The bridge span was sunk on October 30, 2008, next to a pile of pipe.
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Depth
15-22m
Visibility
9-20m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
17-28°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Species recorded around this area include sargassumfish, great barracuda, spotted scorpionfish, shortnose batfish, arrow crab, wrasses, surgeonfish, butterflyfish, drum, croaker, toadfish, pufferfish, spadefish, and groupers.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginner divers, though it requires boat access and careful monitoring of depth and conditions.
The depth at Bridge Span 1 ranges from 15 to 22 metres, with an average depth of 19 metres.
This is a boat dive located approximately 8500 metres from the shore.
While the site is primarily used for diving at depths of 15 to 22 metres, it is not typically suited for snorkelling due to the depth of the structure.
Diving at Bridge Span 1 in Panama City Beach requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Bridge Span 1 in Panama City Beach. Water temperatures range from 17°C to 28°C.
Bridge Span 1 in Panama City Beach typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Bridge Span 1 in Panama City Beach typically ranges from 9 metres to 20 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.