Bridge height apps

[B18ptacek]

There are a number of truck and rv apps for bridge heights. Some are loaded with other “features” I don’t need/want. Are there any suggestions for a good gps height app

 

[Rich W.]

How bout this for starters:

https://member.coach-net.com/members/pdfs/lowclearancebridgeinfo.pdf

Also my Garmin 890 gives me these warnings - I like multiple resources but so far it has been correct.

 

[Neal]

Looks like the Garmin 890 is replaced by the new 895 (and 1095). But yeah, a proper RV navigator "should" answer this need but always be aware of your travels.

Amazon product ASIN B09ZK4LN92

 

[Just George]

I use RV Trip Wizard on my laptop for travel planning, it has low a clearance feature. I only use it for planning and not as an active "GPS" while traveling which I think it is capable of but since I've never used it I don't know if low clearance is part of the mobile app.

 

[Buster]

Another checkmark for the Garmin RV890. Moved off of Garmin many years ago because I didn't think they kept up with their competitors , but was pleasantly surprised with this one - probably because I didn't think it would do much. I still try and remember to use the eyeballs at each bridge to scan for low height signs though.

 

[Kevin D Pem]

Bridge hight may not be correct!!!
Give yourself a good 6" under the official measurement, as new layers of road don't always get recorded.

 

[Russellvh]

We use RV Life. I can plan the route based on size and weight limits. I usually plan on my computer then it, automatically, updates to my phone. I have Apple Car Play so I can follow the route on the big dash display. Love it.

 

[Joe Hogan]

When entering dimensions in any mapping system, as stated previously, always add 6 inches to height just to account for recent undocumented paving or uneven surface tilt. this has saved me a couple of time, especially in the North East. Rail bridges especially on surface streets are low clearance. Towns may not update map database quickly If at all.

 

[LMHS]

Low Clearance Map - Let's Make Sure You Don't Hit Anything download poi file for $5

I have a trucker's atlas.

 

[AbdRahim]

I use AllStays Truck & Travel App

 

[Just George]

Well I understand the add 6" to your height safety margin but in my case I'm 12'4". If I add 6" for planning my route, particularly in the NE it will be a long and winding road. The turnpike(s) in the NE have a stated height of 12'6". If I add 6" I would be on secondary roads which may present an even greater challenge / risk not only for low clearances but weight restricted roads and bridges.

 

[AbdRahim]

Well I understand the add 6" to your height safety margin but in my case I'm 12'4". If I add 6" for planning my route, particularly in the NE it will be a long and winding road. The turnpike(s) in the NE have a stated height of 12'6". If I add 6" I would be on secondary roads which may present an even greater challenge / risk not only for low clearances but weight restricted roads and bridges.

13’6”

 

[Just George]

13’6”

You are correct I 'm off by a foot in my post..

 

[Kevin D Pem]

13’6”

Yah that is the legal limit.

 

[weathermantim]

There are a number of truck and rv apps for bridge heights. Some are loaded with other “features” I don’t need/want. Are there any suggestions for a good gps height app

Garmin RV 780 is good, but probably has more bells and whistles than you want.

 

[Joe Hogan]

There are many local resources from State and in larger jurisdictions, City maps. Here is a resource that I wish we had when I was in the NYC area and drove a delivery truck.

NYCDOT Low Bridges - Google My Maps

This map contains basic information regarding the locations and heights of low bridge clearances on New York City’s limited access highways (expressways and parkways). There are several hundred low vertical clearance structures in New York City. This map does not include all of them. It does...

www.google.com

 

[MemoriesByTheMile]

We use RV Trip Wizard for planning and use the companion GPS app.

There have been times when the app is trying to take us a circuitous route and when I try to force it to go more direct I end up discovering that it is due to a height or weight limit.

We have not yet had an issue with bridge heights, though we did recently have an issue with bridge weights.

We have trained ourselves to watch bridge height signs and on this trip (first time in Oregon) we have discovered that Oregon seems to try to save money by NOT having a sign on every bridge stating it’s height. As a result, we have pulled out a trucker paper atlas to ensure we are following truck routes, and if we deviate from those truck routes have been spending much more time to research bridge heights and weight limits through websites.