Bridge Check

Check bridge clearance before you plan the route, not at the bridge

Vertical clearance and load posting decide whether a route is legal for your trailer, and a low bridge is one of the few routing mistakes that damages freight and equipment in the same second. This looks up every bridge near a point you pick and shows its clearance, load rating, and posting status.

The data is FHWA's National Bridge Inventory — the federal record every state DOT reports into — read live, not a copied snapshot that quietly goes stale.

When people use this

• Planning an oversize or over-height move and needing clearance figures before committing to a lane
• Checking whether a posted (weight-restricted) bridge sits on a route you already quoted
• Verifying a shipper's suggested route is actually legal for a step deck or lowboy

Common questions

Where does the bridge clearance data come from?

The Federal Highway Administration's National Bridge Inventory, the dataset every state DOT is required to report into. FleetBase reads it live rather than storing a copy that would age out of date.

Is bridge check free to use?

Yes. You can search bridge clearance and load ratings without an account. Creating a free account adds the rest of the platform — posting freight, booking loads, and live tracking.

Does a listed clearance guarantee my load will fit?

No. Treat it as planning data, not permission. Reported clearances can differ from signed clearances after resurfacing, and permit routing still governs any oversize move. Always confirm against current state permit routing.