TV channels & antenna towers in Bridge City, Texas

Bridge City has 28 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, CW, Telemundo and Trinity. About 18 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is K02RA-D, 6.1 miles to the WSW.

28TV transmitters within 70 miles
5networks over the air
6.1 mito the closest tower
7,941population

Network channels in Bridge City

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
CWKFDMCW6.2 11 mi316° NW StrongBeaumont, TX
TBNKITU-TVTrinity34 11 mi341° NNW StrongBeaumont, TX
ABCKBMTABC12 12 mi349° NNW GoodBeaumont, TX
ABCKVHPABC29.2 25 mi41° NE GoodLake Charles, LA
TLMKWWE-LDTelemundo19.3 35 mi66° ENE WeakLake Charles, LA
CBSKSWL-LDCBS17 35 mi66° ENE WeakLake Charles, LA
CWKPLCCW7.2 57 mi63° ENE FairLake Charles, LA
ABCKVHP-LDABC29.2 67 mi353° N PoorJasper, TX

Over-the-air TV in Bridge City

With roughly 7,940 residents, Bridge City is a town in Texas. Our map shows 28 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 7 full-power, 1 Class A and 20 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 18 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 9 at good or strong strength.

20 of them are within 25 miles of Bridge City, 4 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 4 are more than 45 miles out. Four of the 8 network stations in range are licensed to Lake Charles, LA, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Lake Charles's stations.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 29.2 (KVHP), CBS on channel 17 (KSWL-LD), CW on channel 6.2 (KFDM), Telemundo on channel 19.3 (KWWE-LD) and Trinity on channel 34 (KITU-TV). No NBC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KPRC-TV in Houston, TX, 104 miles to the west. No Fox affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KADN-TV in Lafayette, LA, 100 miles to the east. Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (weak signal). 2 full-power stations in range have no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.

Which way to point your antenna in Bridge City

Point your antenna NE, at about 41°. The main network towers for Bridge City sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Two network stations, KITU-TV and KBMT, transmit from the same tower site about 11 miles north of Bridge City (341° NNW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 5 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Bridge City at fair strength or better, 40% arrive from the north; the rest are spread across two other directions.

All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Bridge City, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Bridge City

The farthest main network tower for Bridge City is KVHP (ABC), 25 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

KFDM is only 11 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.

Other stations near Bridge City

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
K02RA-DLow power6.1 mi 240° WSWWeakBeaumont, TX
KJYK-LDLow power6.1 mi 240° WSWGoodBeaumont, TX
KGEW-LDLow power6.1 mi 240° WSWGoodPort Arthur, TX
KULC-LDLow power6.1 mi 240° WSWGoodPort Arthur, TX
K36ID-DLow power12 mi 349° NNWGoodBeaumont, TX
KAOB-LDLow power13 mi 299° WNWFairBeaumont, TX
K14TL-DLow power13 mi 299° WNWFairBeaumont, TX
KUMJ-LDLow power13 mi 299° WNWFairBeaumont, TX
KBTV-TVFull power13 mi 318° NWStrongPort Arthur, TX
KUMY-LDLow power16 mi 285° WNWFairBeaumont, TX
K20OM-DLow power16 mi 276° WWeakBeaumont, TX
K34LK-DLow power16 mi 276° WWeakBeaumont, TX
KOPS-LDLow power18 mi 296° WNWFairBeaumont, TX
K28QM-DLow power18 mi 280° WWeakBeaumont, TX
K10RT-DLow power18 mi 280° WWeakBeaumont, TX
K32PB-DLow power25 mi 41° NEFairLake Charles, LA
KFAM-CDClass A35 mi 66° ENEFairLake Charles, LA
K21OB-DLow power40 mi 63° ENEPoorLake Charles, LA
KLTL-TVFull power57 mi 63° ENEFairLake Charles, LA
K30QV-DLow power62 mi 36° NEPoorDeridder, LA

How Bridge City compares with the rest of Texas

With 18 stations at fair strength or better, Bridge City ranks 403rd of 1,039 places in Texas: more than the typical Texas town (14). Its nearest major network tower is 11 miles away, against a state median of 26 miles.

24% of Texas's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna. The nearest larger city is Port Arthur, 11 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Bridge City: step by step

  1. Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
  2. Point it toward 41° NE, the direction of KVHP (ABC), 25 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
  3. Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
  4. Expect around 18 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
  5. Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.

Frequently asked questions

What channel is ABC in Bridge City, TX?

ABC is on channel 29.2 from KVHP, broadcasting from 25 miles NE of Bridge City. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Bridge City, TX?

CBS is on channel 17 from KSWL-LD, broadcasting from 35 miles ENE of Bridge City. Estimated signal: weak.

What channel is CW in Bridge City, TX?

CW is on channel 6.2 from KFDM, broadcasting from 11 miles NW of Bridge City. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Telemundo in Bridge City, TX?

Telemundo is on channel 19.3 from KWWE-LD, broadcasting from 35 miles ENE of Bridge City. Estimated signal: weak.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Bridge City?

28 transmitters within 70 miles of Bridge City; around 18 of them are likely to be receivable with indoor antenna. Each station usually carries several subchannels, so the total channel count after a scan is higher.

Which direction should I point my TV antenna in Bridge City?

Point your antenna NE, at about 41°. The main network towers for Bridge City sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Bridge City?

Indoor antenna (up to ~25 miles). The main towers are close. A flat indoor antenna near a window facing the towers should pull in the major networks.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Bridge City?

KFDM is only 11 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Bridge City?

Yes. The free RCA Signal Finder app for iPhone and Android uses your phone's GPS and compass to show which way each tower is from where you stand.

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More: all TV stations in Texas · South region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Bridge City; signal estimates ignore terrain.