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Ellender (SR 27) Bridge
- Mile Marker: 243.8 WHL
- Lat / Lon: N 30° 03.937' / W 093° 20.867'
- Bridge Type: Lift
- Vertical Clearance (Closed): 50.00 ft.
- Horizontal Clearance: 233.00 ft.
- Schedule:
The draw shall open on signal when more than 50 feet vertical clearance is required, if at least four hours notice is given to the Louisiana Department of Highways, District Maintenance Engineer, at Lake Charles.
Editor's Note: Bridge schedules are subject to temporary change due to repairs, maintenance, events, etc. Check the Waterway Explorer for possible nav alerts. - VHF Channel: 13
- Phone: 800-752-6706
- Comments:
The schedule and contact info shown above is from the Federal Register. We received information from a cruiser on 8/17/16 that the contact should be the Dept. of Transportation, Lake Charles District. We have listed that phone number.
DISCLAIMER: Bridge heights and clearances are published from sources and records provided by various state and federal entities. Waterway Guide Media does not warrant the information as accurate. Water depth, placement of on-location signage and other variables may impact published horizontal and vertical clearances. Exercise caution when transiting.
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4 Boater Comments
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Comment by: Susan Barnes on Feb 13, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 34'
Draft: 5.5'We came through this bridge westbound. Nav alert said it was closed during day to mariners but when we called they said it was open.
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Comment by: Len Barton on Nov 5, 2020
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 41'
Draft: 5.0'I hadn’t done my homework and didn’t realize there was a four hour wait. I anchored near shore in 9 feet on the west side of the bridge and called them to schedule a morning appointment for the next day. Actually enjoyed a very peaceful night. Lots of barges here but the passing tugs rarely caused any disturbance.
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Comment by: Jim Ferguson, Mischief Managed, on Jun 26, 2018
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 36'
Draft: 4.9'I called at 1:30 in the afternoon to schedule a 5:30 (approximate) opening. I was delayed at the Calcasieu Locks for 2 hours. I called the highway department office again to let them know my situation. They were extremely helpful. The staff they sent to the bridge for a 5:00 PM opening stayed until we finally arrived at 7:30 PM. I was very impressed with their service.
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Comment by: Chris Himmelheber on Dec 22, 2017
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 36'
Draft: 5.5'VERY IMPORTANT to realize that you have to call the bridge FOUR HOURS BEFORE ARRIVAL to arrange for someone to be there to raise it (800-752-6706). Otherwise, you have to sit and wait, the way I did. Also, bear in mind that cell phone reception is very patchy all around here, so plan ahead.
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