Pelican Island Causeway Bridge (Galveston Channel)
Bascule bridge · USA
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Pelican Island Causeway Bridge (Galveston Channel) is a bascule bridge (USA). Through the year: Mon to Fri 00:00 to 06:40, 08:10 to 12:00, 13:00 to 16:15 and 17:15 to 24:00, Sat and Sun all day. Today: 00:00 to 23:59. Reachable on VHF channel 13.
Harbour info
Bascule bridge
VHF 13
Location: 29° 18,64' N 094° 49,41' W
Opening times
Through the year: Mon to Fri 00:00 to 06:40, 08:10 to 12:00, 13:00 to 16:15 and 17:15 to 24:00, Sat and Sun all day
| Day | Openings |
|---|---|
| Sun 25/10 | 00:00 to 23:59 |
| Mon 26/10 | 00:00 to 06:40, 08:10 to 12:00, 13:00 to 16:15, 17:15 to 23:59 |
| Tue 27/10 | 00:00 to 06:40, 08:10 to 12:00, 13:00 to 16:15, 17:15 to 23:59 |
| Wed 28/10 | 00:00 to 06:40, 08:10 to 12:00, 13:00 to 16:15, 17:15 to 23:59 |
| Thu 29/10 | 00:00 to 06:40, 08:10 to 12:00, 13:00 to 16:15, 17:15 to 23:59 |
| Fri 30/10 | 00:00 to 06:40, 08:10 to 12:00, 13:00 to 16:15, 17:15 to 23:59 |
| Sat 31/10 | 00:00 to 23:59 |
All times in local time (America/Chicago).
Times: eCFR: 33 CFR 117.966, Galveston Channel (Stand 16.10.2026), as of 2026-10-20
Notes
- Opens on signal, but not Monday to Friday, except federal holidays, from 6:40 to 8:10, from 12:00 to 13:00 and from 16:15 to 17:15 (33 CFR 117.966).
Harbours nearby
- Pelican Rest Marina 4.5 km SW
- Galveston Yacht Marina, A-Dock 4.6 km E
Frequently asked questions
Pelican Island Causeway Bridge (Galveston Channel): When does the bridge open?
Through the year: Mon to Fri 00:00 to 06:40, 08:10 to 12:00, 13:00 to 16:15 and 17:15 to 24:00, Sat and Sun all day. Today: 00:00 to 23:59.
Pelican Island Causeway Bridge (Galveston Channel): Which VHF channel?
Reachable on VHF channel 13.
Sources: OpenStreetMap way/729399814, eCFR: 33 CFR 117.966, Galveston Channel (Stand 16.10.2026)