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Pelican Island Causeway Bridge

Mile Marker: 356.0 WHL
Lat / Lon: N 29° 18.641' / W 094° 49.412'
Bridge Type: Bascule
Vertical Clearance (Closed): 13.00 ft.
Horizontal Clearance: 120.00 ft.
Schedule:
The drawspan must open on signal; except that, from 6:40 a.m. to 8:10 a.m., 12 noon to 1 p.m., and 4:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Monday through Friday except Federal holidays, the drawspan need not be opened for passage of vessels. Public vessels of the United States must be passed at anytime.
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

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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Comment by: William Parrill, Tempest, on Jan 8, 2025
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 47'
Draft: 4.2'

This bridge may not be open for marine traffic. Back in May, 2024 a barge hit the bridge. It was open to vehicle traffic, but according to a local it won't open for boat traffic (possibly for a long time). I tried going through there during scheduled hours and nobody responded to radio calls.
- WG Editor Comment:
  
  There is nothing in the Notice to Mariners indicating this. WG call will attempt to call the bridge.
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Comment by: Dupre Steven on Jun 23, 2019
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 300'
Draft: 8.0'

Bringing a Derrick and anchor barge to Newport dock just outside of causeway bridge.. 45’ wide and wondering about openings.. ETA is 6/24/2019 around noon.. Does bridge open on demand or should I take alternate route around the island.. Thanks
- WG Editor Comment:
  
  Bridge opens on request but certain hours there are no openings. See the published schedule in the bridge listing on Explorer.
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