Unmarked Bridges in France

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So in the UK unmarked bridges are at least 16’ 6" high and if they are any lower they are marked as such - Easy

So whats the height of unmarked bridges in France? Anyone know?

Ta

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I’ll stand to be corrected, but I think it’s 4.5 metres, or about 14’ 9"

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Generally 4.5m

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I have posted this before, but a good reminder.

The basic rule is If it is not marked it will have a minimum height of 4.3m.

But, further digging produced:

La hauteur libre minimale sous ouvrage d’art est:
— 4,30 m sur l’ensemble du réseau routier national, départemental et communal;
— 4,50 m sur les grandes routes de trafic international décrites dans l’accord de
Genève du 15 novembre 1975 (AGR) et précisées par décision ministérielle;
— 4,75 m sur les autoroutes

I can’t remember now where found it.

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Thanks both - This doesn’t really affect me as I usually run at 4m but its worth knowing :slight_smile:

Heres the translation of what Heraultis posted

  • 4.30 m on the entire national road network , departmental and communal

  • 4.50 m on main international traffic described in the agreement
    Geneva, 15 November 1975 (AGR) and specified by ministerial decision

  • 4.75 m on motorways

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I regularly run at 4.5m all over France and have never had a problem. Beware that many other countries such as Germany, Belgium & Holland only sign bridges below 4m though.