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Rainbow Bridge

Fixed · Fixed

Rainbow Bridge is a fixed bridge with 172 ft of vertical clearance, measured to mean high water.

Vertical clearance
172 ft
at mean high water
Horizontal
600 ft
channel width
Location
29.977°, -93.872°
Texas

Clearances are from NOAA chart US5BPTAD, measured to mean high water. Actual clearance is lower whenever the water stands above that level, as at higher tides and in storm surge. Always confirm against your vessel's air draft and the posted clearance gauge before transiting.

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Selected location: Rainbow Bridge, 29.9774°N · 93.8721°W.

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Frequently asked

What is the clearance under Rainbow Bridge?+

Rainbow Bridge is a fixed bridge with 172 ft of vertical clearance, 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.

Tides & conditions at this crossing

Clearance under Rainbow Bridge shrinks as the water rises. Check the water level and marine conditions at the nearest NOAA station, Rainbow Bridge (1 mi away).

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