NEW VIDEO: KPRC 2 gets an up-close look of barge that struck, closed Pelican Island Causeway

GALVESTON, Texas – KPRC 2′S Corley Peel was allowed to get an up-close look at the barge which struck the Pelican Island Causeway Wednesday.

The barge remains at the causeway after crashing into it and causing damage. The collision also resulted in an oil spill.

The barge was reportedly carrying 30,000 barrels of vacuum gas oil. Officials estimate up to 5,000 gallons may have leaked into Galveston Bay.

• No timeline given for when Pelican Island Bridge will re-open after oil-carrying barge strike in Galveston

The bridge has been closed since Wednesday afternoon, except for people who can cross by foot.

The oil has to be cleaned up and the barge still needs to be removed before divers can inspect the pilings and the structural integrity of the causeway. There does not appear to be a timeline, however, for when that will happen.

• Fuel barge crashes into Galveston bridge, spilling oil and causing ‘major disruption’ in road, water traffic

The oil spill forced a 6.5-mile closure of the Gulf Intercoastal Waterway.

All classes at Texas A&M - Galveston have also been canceled due to the bridge closure.

• LISTEN: Dispatch audio reveals response after barge strikes Pelican Island Causeway