Rail Road Swing Bridge
Swing drawbridgeRail Road Swing Bridge is a swing drawbridge. NOAA's chart gives no closed clearance for it. Open, it is charted at 12 ft, measured to mean high water.
Clearances are from NOAA chart US4TX1LE, 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
Rail Road Swing Bridge 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 Texas or call the tender before you plan around it.
Frequently asked
What is the clearance under Rail Road Swing Bridge?+
Rail Road Swing Bridge is a swing drawbridge. NOAA's chart gives no closed clearance for it. Open, it is charted at 12 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 Rail Road Swing Bridge 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 Texas or call the tender before you plan around it.
Tides & conditions at this crossing
Clearance under Rail Road Swing Bridge shrinks as the water rises. Check the water level and marine conditions at the nearest NOAA station, Port Lavaca (13 mi away).
