GTA 5 Story Mode Collectibles

All 50 Under the Bridge Locations in GTA 5

GTA 5 has 50 Under the Bridge challenges in Story Mode: fly a plane or a helicopter under each bridge to tick it off.

Open all 50 on the map

Map of all 50 locations

Pin numbers match the numbered locations below.

Under the Bridge 1–50

  1. Under the Bridge 1: East Vinewood A small road bridge over the upper Los Santos River, so tight a Buzzard helps.
  2. Under the Bridge 2: Mirror Park A second tight road bridge right after 1; clear both in one careful, straight pass.
  3. Under the Bridge 3: East Vinewood A road bridge over the Los Santos River, the next one downstream from 2.
  4. Under the Bridge 4: La Mesa Under the big freeway interchange where it crosses the Los Santos River.
  5. Under the Bridge 5: La Mesa A road bridge over the concrete Los Santos River channel.
  6. Under the Bridge 6: La Mesa A road bridge over the Los Santos River, just north of the freeway crossing at 7.
  7. Under the Bridge 7: La Mesa The freeway bridge over the Los Santos River, a long pass under a wide deck.
  8. Under the Bridge 8: La Mesa A road bridge over the Los Santos River, near where a side channel joins from the east.
  9. Under the Bridge 9: Cypress Flats Another road bridge over the Los Santos River, heading downstream toward the port.
  10. Under the Bridge 10: Cypress Flats The last road bridge over the Los Santos River before it reaches the port.
  11. Under the Bridge 11: Cypress Flats A road bridge over the river mouth at the port, first of 4 close together.
  12. Under the Bridge 12: Cypress Flats A rail bridge over the river channel, in the cluster with 11, 13 and 14.
  13. Under the Bridge 13: Cypress Flats A road bridge over the river channel, between the rail bridge at 12 and 14.
  14. Under the Bridge 14: Cypress Flats The red arch of the Elysian Fields Freeway Bridge over the harbor channel.
  15. Under the Bridge 15: Lago Zancudo Zancudo Bridge, the highway bridge over the mouth of the Zancudo River.
  16. Under the Bridge 16: Raton Canyon Cassidy Creek Bridge, the big highway arch where Cassidy Creek meets the ocean.
  17. Under the Bridge 17: Cassidy Creek The huge Raton Canyon rail bridge spanning Cassidy Creek.
  18. Under the Bridge 18: Zancudo River A rail bridge over the start of the Zancudo River by the Alamo Sea; pair it with 19.
  19. Under the Bridge 19: Zancudo River The road bridge beside 18 over the start of the Zancudo River; take both in one pass.
  20. Under the Bridge 20: San Chianski Mountain Range A rail bridge over a canal and a road on the east side of Grapeseed.
  21. Under the Bridge 21: Calafia Bridge Calafia Bridge, a small road bridge where Cassidy Creek runs into the Alamo Sea.
  22. Under the Bridge 22: Zancudo River A small wooden bridge on a dirt track over the Zancudo River, tight and easy to miss.
  23. Under the Bridge 23: Great Chaparral A road bridge that crosses a dirt trail, not water, so look for the track below.
  24. Under the Bridge 24: Ron Alternates Wind Farm A bridge on the east side of the RON Alternates wind farm.
  25. Under the Bridge 25: Tataviam Mountains A natural rock arch on the east coast, not a man-made bridge.
  26. Under the Bridge 26: Tataviam Mountains The overpass above the freeway exit ramps at the interchange, north-east of 27.
  27. Under the Bridge 27: Palomino Highlands A rail bridge over the freeway east of the city; fly low along the freeway under it.
  28. Under the Bridge 28: Elysian Island The Miriam Turner Overpass, the green suspension bridge over the port water.
  29. Under the Bridge 29: Lago Zancudo The bridge over the Zancudo River on the approach road outside Fort Zancudo.
  30. Under the Bridge 30: Banning A low rail lift bridge over the port channel; stay level and skim the water.
  31. Under the Bridge 31: Banning The road bridge just east of 30; hold the same low height and take both.
  32. Under the Bridge 32: Mount Chiliad A rail bridge over the highway in the far north, near Braddock Pass.
  33. Under the Bridge 33: La Puerta First of 7 canal bridges: the road bridge by Higgins Helitours at the La Puerta marina.
  34. Under the Bridge 34: La Puerta A road bridge immediately after 33 on the same canal.
  35. Under the Bridge 35: La Puerta A rail bridge right after 34, the third of 3 in quick succession.
  36. Under the Bridge 36: La Puerta The wide freeway bridge over the canal a short way past 35.
  37. Under the Bridge 37: La Puerta A road bridge just past the freeway at 36, still following the canal.
  38. Under the Bridge 38: Maze Bank Arena A road bridge over the canal right beside the Maze Bank Arena.
  39. Under the Bridge 39: Banning The last canal bridge, east of the Maze Bank Arena before the port.
  40. Under the Bridge 40: Banham Canyon A pedestrian footbridge over the coast highway just south of Chumash; watch for traffic.
  41. Under the Bridge 41: Lago Zancudo A tight road bridge over a small creek with rapids, just off Lago Zancudo.
  42. Under the Bridge 42: Tataviam Mountains A freeway bridge over the exit road near the wind farm, right beside 43.
  43. Under the Bridge 43: Tataviam Mountains The bridge over the freeway exit road right beside 42; clear both together.
  44. Under the Bridge 44: Grand Senora Desert Where 2 highways cross, fly under the upper carriageway.
  45. Under the Bridge 45: Grand Senora Desert A road bridge over the freeway between the on and off ramps; watch the traffic.
  46. Under the Bridge 46: San Chianski Mountain Range A freeway bridge over the canal and road at the east edge of Grapeseed, near 20.
  47. Under the Bridge 47: Chiliad Mountain State Wilderness A small road bridge over a steep rocky gap high in the hills just north of Cassidy Creek.
  48. Under the Bridge 48: Murrieta Heights A road overpass above the freeway, second of the 49, 48, 50 run; watch the lamp posts.
  49. Under the Bridge 49: Murrieta Heights A road overpass above the freeway, the first of 3 heading south: 49, 48, then 50.
  50. Under the Bridge 50: Murrieta Heights The long overpass at the freeway interchange, last of the run after 49 and 48.

How Under the Bridge works

You only need 25 of the 50 for 100% completion. Flying under all 50, plus all 15 knife flights, earns the Close Shave achievement.

A bridge counts when you fly underneath it in a plane or a helicopter, and an on-screen message confirms each one. Pass under cleanly without touching the bridge, its supports or the ground, because a scrape can void the attempt.

A helicopter is the easier choice, and a Buzzard is the one to take for the tightest gaps, since its small rotor fits where others clip. Trevor is the usual pick because he starts with the best Flying skill, and a higher Flying skill makes any aircraft easier to control. Quick-save before a hard bridge, and if your aircraft gets damaged, switch to another character and back to fix it.

There is no set order, and many bridges chain in one pass: 1 to 14 follow the Los Santos River downstream into the port, 33 to 39 run along one canal from La Puerta to the port, and 49, 48 and 50 chain in one run through Murrieta Heights. Pause menu > Stats > Vehicles shows how many of the 50 you have done. The numbers on this page are our own, and other maps and lists order the bridges differently.

Close Shave and 100% completion

Completing all 50 Under the Bridge routes and all 15 knife flights earns the Close Shave achievement (a trophy on PlayStation).

For 100% completion you need only 25 of the 50, along with 8 of the 15 knife flights.

  • Close Shave achievement or trophy, with all 15 knife flights
  • 25 of the 50 count toward 100% completion

Under the Bridge FAQ

How do you do Under the Bridge in GTA 5?

Fly a plane or a helicopter under the bridge without touching it, its supports or the ground. An on-screen message confirms each one, and a scrape can void the attempt.

What is the best helicopter for Under the Bridge?

Any helicopter is easier than a plane, and the Buzzard is best for the tight bridges because its rotor is small. Trevor is the usual pick, since he starts with the best Flying skill.

How many bridges do you need for 100% completion?

25 of the 50. You also need 8 of the 15 knife flights.

How do you get the Close Shave achievement in GTA 5?

Fly under all 50 bridges and complete all 15 knife flights. Close Shave is a trophy on PlayStation.

How do you check how many bridges you have done?

Open the Pause menu and go to Stats > Vehicles, which shows your Under the Bridge count out of 50.