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Lengua
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Low bridges ?
Nomads , we’re towing our boat to La Paz. We have array radar on the hardtop of the boat. I know there are a lot of semis , diesel pushers and tall
larger vehicles that travel Hwy 1. I’m curious if there are any low bridges along the way. We know our clear height but still wanted to pose the
question .
Thanks in advance for any information you can share.
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SFandH
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Where are you starting from? There are bridges over Hwy 1 between TJ and Ensenada, before the start of the toll road and over the toll road. I can't
think of any on Hwy 1 south of Ensenada.
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BajaMama
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You would have a better drive on Mex 5 to Mex 1. I have never been south of Loreto but I can't think of any bridges that would impair your drive.
The roads have "T" intersections, most bridges are across arroyos that are prone to flooding.
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If you are at or under 13’6” height then I would not worry. The standard height trucks and busses seem to do fine all up and down baja highways.
If you are taller than 14’ then you probably require require a special permit to operate in California on your way to Mexico, and perhaps mexico has
permit requirement for for heights over 14’…
[Edited on 8-3-2023 by mtgoat666]
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My last boat had radar. Pulled it to Santa Rosalia without an issue.
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Crossing at Mexicali east crossing and going south on Calz. Manuel Gómez Morín you would encounter three bridges on your route south. Blvd. Lázaro
Card##as, Mexico Hwy 2D undercoating and Hwy 3 intersection. No issues if you are under the 13'6" height. Nothing south of there IIRC.
Eta additional information.
[Edited on 8-3-2023 by mjs]
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Alan
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I have towed my boat to La Paz, Loreto and Mag Bay at least a dozen times. I would recommend crossing at Mexicali East for a couple of reasons.
1st - Hwy 5 can save you 4-5 hours than San Ysidro but only you can calculate the time it will take you to get over to Mexicali
2nd The East crossing takes you pretty much around town. There are a couple of underpasses but none that would present a problem and from Mexicali on,
it is smooth sailing.
Before Mx 5 was opened, I was northbound and missed my turn down to the malecon when I got into Ensenada. I ended up going right through downtown.
What a nightmare! The overpasses weren't the problem. It was all of the low hanging powerlines  The antennas on my hardtop just barely cleared them. With my heart in my throat, convinced I was on the verge of
wiping out the entire power grid for northern Baja, some guys suddenly started yelling at me. I immediately slammed on the brakes and rolled down my
window to hear what they were saying. They repeated "Nice boat!" and gave me a thumbs up. I almost flipped them off 
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pacificobob
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The question would be better if the required clearance of your boat was disclosed..
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you hit the nail on the head bob
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So you can compare it to the internet-posted clearance heights on Mexican highways? 
If it was the US, I'd say that's important. In Mexico, we would all be speculating......like we are now.
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Lengua
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Thanks for the responses. I need to verify the clear height needed but If it’s greater than 14’ , maybe it’s a problem. Most of the responses
appeared to not need additional info but I appreciate your critique of my question.
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There are two bridges just as you enter La Paz. The airport overpass and the big overpass interchange near Walmart.
Standard height trucks (13' 6") have no problem with these overpasses.
There are also quite a few pedestrian overpass bridges scattered around La Paz. Again, standard ht trucks = no problem.
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Lengua
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Thank you
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Alan
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Quote: Originally posted by RnR  | There are two bridges just as you enter La Paz. The airport overpass and the big overpass interchange near Walmart.
Standard height trucks (13' 6") have no problem with these overpasses.
There are also quite a few pedestrian overpass bridges scattered around La Paz. Again, standard ht trucks = no problem. |
Both of these overpasses are very high and won't pose any issues
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Lengua
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Thanks Alan , you and I have met. I met you at the Cantamar prior to the guys going their own way and starting Baja Rancheros. I still fish with Luis
Lieras and Juan Carlos. I also stay in touch Ivan at BACO.
Thanks again ,
Mike
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South of La Paz there are several bridges. The one I wonder about is a pedestrian overpass in San Pedro.
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Alan
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| Quote: Originally posted by Lengua | Thanks Alan , you and I have met. I met you at the Cantamar prior to the guys going their own way and starting Baja Rancheros. I still fish with Luis
Lieras and Juan Carlos. I also stay in touch Ivan at BACO.
Thanks again ,
Mike |
Oh yes. I remember you. Baja Rancheros are running my old boat now. I still fish with Luis and
Juanqui whenever I can. Nice to hear from you
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Alan
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One other thing I need to point out and that is the grade dropping down into Santa Rosalia. Make sure you downshift and take your time or you will fry
your brakes
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pacificobob
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No.....so i could compare the required clearance to my experience of a half century of driving the peninsula.
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Lengua
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Thank you last word Bob
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