Missouri Pacific RR Lift Bridge Belle Chase
Lift drawbridgeMissouri Pacific RR Lift Bridge Belle Chase is a lift drawbridge. NOAA's chart gives no closed clearance for it. Open, it is charted at 32 ft, measured to mean high water.
Clearances are from NOAA chart US5MSYAD, measured to mean high water. Actual clearance is lower whenever the water stands above that level. Always confirm against your vessel's air draft and the posted clearance gauge before transiting.
Pathr nautical charts
Missouri Pacific RR Lift Bridge Belle Chase on the chart
Find the bridge and its charted vertical clearance in one view. Select a pin to compare nearby bridges, see open and closed clearances where charted, and open its operating details.
How to request an opening
We don't have this bridge's operating rule yet. Many drawbridges open on a schedule or need advance notice. Check 33 CFR 117 for Louisiana or call the tender before you plan around it.
Frequently asked
What is the clearance under Missouri Pacific RR Lift Bridge Belle Chase?+
Missouri Pacific RR Lift Bridge Belle Chase is a lift drawbridge. NOAA's chart gives no closed clearance for it. Open, it is charted at 32 ft, measured to mean high water. These figures are from NOAA chart data. Real clearance drops whenever the water stands above the level they are measured to, so leave a margin for your air draft.
How do I get Missouri Pacific RR Lift Bridge Belle Chase to open?+
Contact the bridge tender on VHF-FM, or sound the required signal. We don't have this bridge's operating rule yet. Many drawbridges open on a schedule or need advance notice. Check 33 CFR 117 for Louisiana or call the tender before you plan around it.
Tides & conditions at this crossing
Clearance under Missouri Pacific RR Lift Bridge Belle Chase shrinks as the water rises. Check the water level and marine conditions at the nearest NOAA station, Michoud Substation, ICWW (10 mi away).
