Rail Road Swing Bridge
Swing drawbridgeRail Road Swing Bridge is a swing drawbridge with an unposted closed clearance and 12 ft open.
Clearances are from NOAA charts, referenced to mean high water. Actual clearance is lower at higher tides and storm surge. Always confirm against your vessel's air draft and the posted clearance gauge before transiting.
How to request an opening
This drawbridge has no special schedule in our dataset, so it generally opens on signal under the Coast Guard's general rules. Hail the tender on VHF-FM Channel 13 or sound the required signal. See Texas drawbridge regulations (33 CFR 117).
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Frequently asked
What is the clearance under Rail Road Swing Bridge?+
Rail Road Swing Bridge is a swing drawbridge. Its closed vertical clearance is not posted on the chart, opening to about 12 ft. Heights are referenced to mean high water (MHW).
How do I get Rail Road Swing Bridge to open?+
Contact the bridge tender on VHF-FM Channel 13, or sound the required signal. It generally opens on signal under the Coast Guard's general drawbridge rules (33 CFR 117).
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