Interstate 5 Bridge
Fixed · FixedInterstate 5 Bridge is a fixed bridge with 74 ft of vertical clearance, measured to the reference in the chart note below.
Clearances are from NOAA chart US5PDXBV, measured to the reference in its note: "USACE Newberg Pool datum (52 feet / 15.8 metres above Mean Sea Level)." Actual clearance is lower whenever the water stands above the chart's reference level. Always confirm against your vessel's air draft and the posted clearance gauge before transiting.
Pathr nautical charts
Interstate 5 Bridge on the chart
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Frequently asked
What is the clearance under Interstate 5 Bridge?+
Interstate 5 Bridge is a fixed bridge with 74 ft of vertical clearance, measured to the reference in its chart note: "USACE Newberg Pool datum (52 feet / 15.8 metres above Mean Sea Level)". 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.
Tides & conditions at this crossing
Clearance under Interstate 5 Bridge shrinks as the water rises. Check the water level and marine conditions at the nearest NOAA station, Portland Morrison Street Bridge (16 mi away).
