How to Fly Under Bridges in GTA San Andreas! ✈️🔥

If you’ve played Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, you know the skies aren’t just for cruising around or dogfighting with jets. They’re also full of challenges. One of the most thrilling (and often frustrating) activities is flying under bridges. Whether you’re doing it for the adrenaline rush, 100% game completion, or just to show off, this guide will help you nail those tricky underpasses like a pro.

🚁 What Are “Under the Bridge” Challenges?

In GTA: San Andreas, flying under certain bridges counts as a hidden stunt challenge. There are 50 bridges in total scattered across San Andreas that you can fly under. Completing all of them is required for 100% completion — plus, it’s just insanely fun to thread your plane through tight spaces without crashing into the water or the structure.

✈️ Best Aircraft to Use

Not every plane is suited for this challenge. Some are too bulky, too slow, or just a pain to control. Here are the best options:

• Hydra – Fast, agile, and can hover, making it easier to line up your entry.
• Hunter – A helicopter that gives you more control in tight spots.
• Rustler – Smaller fighter plane, excellent for precision.
• Dodo – A beginner-friendly option for wider bridges.

💡 Pro Tip: Stick with the Hydra if you have unlocked it. Hover mode is a lifesaver when you need to adjust quickly.

🗺️ Locations & Strategy

The bridges are spread across Los Santos, San Fierro, Las Venturas, and the countryside. Some are wide, like the massive freeway overpasses, while others are extremely narrow and demand precision flying.

Here is how to approach them:

1. Line up from a distance – Do not just swoop in; give yourself enough runway in the air to align perfectly.
2. Stay low but steady – Keep your altitude under control, or you will hit the bridge.
3. Watch your wingspan – Planes like the Hydra and Rustler fit under most bridges, but do not get sloppy.
4. Save before each attempt – Trust me, you will thank yourself when you clip a wing and explode into the water.

🔥 Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Overcorrecting – Tiny movements are better than jerky stick shifts.
• Using big planes – Don’t even think about trying this with a Shamal or AT-400.
• Forgetting your speed – Too slow = stall. Too fast = crash.

🗺️ Full Checklist of All 50 Bridges

Here’s a region-by-region breakdown of every bridge you can fly under in GTA San Andreas. You can use this as a checklist while you play:

🌆 Los Santos (14 bridges)

1.      LS storm drain bridges near Grove Street

2.      Los Santos Flood Control channel underpasses

3.      Ganton overpass near Jefferson Motel

4.      Ocean Docks shipping bridges

5.      Los Santos freeway loops & overpasses

6.      Mulholland Intersection tunnels

🌉 San Fierro (16 bridges)

7.      Garver Bridge supports

8.      Gant Bridge (the big Golden Gate lookalike)

9.      Kincaid Bridge

10.  Easter Basin underpasses

11.  Ocean flats road bridges

12.  Missionary Hill overpasses

13.  Foster Valley freeway bridges

14.  Downtown SF tram overhangs

🎰 Las Venturas (10 bridges)

15.  Strip overpasses near The Camel’s Toe casino

16.  Julius Thruway East freeway bridges

17.  Julius Thruway North freeway overpasses

18.  Julius Thruway South highway bridges

19.  Emerald Isle overpass

20.  Airport access bridges

🌄 Countryside & Desert (10 bridges)

21.  Flint County overpasses

22.  Back o’ Beyond bridges

23.  Panopticon logging bridges

24.  Shady Creeks wooden bridge

25.  Bayside Marina bridge

26.  Tierra Robada concrete bridges

27.  Bone County dam support

28.  Verdant Meadows airstrip tunnel

29.  Restricted Area bridge

30.  El Quebrados road bridge

✅ Total: 50 bridges

🔥 Strategy Tips for Hard Bridges

·         Flood Control Channels – Enter low and tilt slightly to avoid clipping.

·         Freeway Loops (Los Santos & San Fierro) – Take these at a diagonal angle for more space.

·         Gant Bridge & Garver Bridge – Watch your wingspan carefully, the supports are deceptively tight.

·         Wooden Countryside Bridges – Use helicopters or hover mode here for safety.

🏆 Why Bother?

Besides bragging rights and contributing to your 100% completion, flying under bridges sharpens your piloting skills for other missions. Plus, nothing beats the rush of threading a Hydra through a narrow underpass at top speed without a scratch.

Final Thoughts

Flying under bridges in GTA: San Andreas is one of those challenges that separates casual pilots from true sky kings. With patience, the right aircraft, and a steady hand, you’ll be zipping under all 50 bridges like it’s second nature.

So gear up, take to the skies, and show San Andreas that no bridge can hold you back! 🚀