RedactedNarrative: On February 9, 2016 at approximately 1215 hrs I was dispatched to the 14 St Causeway bridge located at 955 North Riverside Dr. Pompano Beach, FL in reference to a report of a vessel that hit the bridge. Upon arrival I met with the subject who advised he was the captain of the vessel that struck the bridge. 
  
  Operator stated that he had just fueled his vessel, a 28 ft. Bertram sportfish named "The Device" FL3139HJ, and was headed northbound on the Intracoastal waterway when he lost power in the starboard engine. Operator stated that he contacted the bridge tender at the 14 St Causeway bridge on channel 9 via his VHF marine radio, and advised he was operating his vessel with one engine. Operator further stated that as he got closer to the bridge, he was having trouble maintaining control of his vessel due to the wind and current, and requested an emergency opening of the bridge. Operator advised that he did not receive a response from the bridge tender, and as he attempted to turn his vessel to port he was unable to avoid striking the southeast corner of the bridge with his starboard side outrigger, his VHF antenna, and his canvass top. I observed damage to the outrigger, fiberglass VHF antenna, and two small tears in the canvas top. Operator stated that he never lost power in both engines. A case card was issued to Operator. Operator was able to restart his motor, and returned to his dock under his own power. 
  
  met with and interviewed the bridge tender. Tender stated he was contacted by Operator on channel 9 of the VHF radio and was advised that he was operating his vessel on one engine, but should be fine for the scheduled 1215 bridge opening. Tender said he observed Operator to the south of the bridge a distance away, and he appeared to be maintaining control of his vessel as he continued towards the bridge. Tender further stated that as he prepared for his 1215 bridge opening, he looked down and observed the starboard side of Operator's vessel against the span of the bridge. Tender stated that he opened the bridge and Operator continued through to the north side. Tender further stated that Operator should have been able to safely operate and maintain control of his vessel with one engine. While on scene I also met with a supervisor at the 14 St. Causeway bridge. Subject advised that there was no damage to the bridge. A case card was issued.