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[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 33, Volume 1]
[Revised as of July 1, 2003]
[CITE: 33CFR117]

[Page 516-632]
 

TITLE 33--NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS
CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
PART 117--DRAWBRIDGE OPERATION REGULATIONS


                     Subpart A--General Requirements

Sec.
117.1  Purpose.
117.3  Applicability.
117.4  Definitions.
117.5  When the draw shall open.
117.7  General duties of drawbridge owners and tenders.
117.9  Delaying opening of a draw.
117.11  Unnecessary opening of the draw.
117.15  Signals.
117.17  Signalling for contiguous drawbridges.
117.19  Signalling when two or more vessels are approaching a 
          drawbridge.
117.21  Signalling for an opened drawbridge.
117.23  Installation of radiotelephones.
117.24  Radiotelephone installation identification.
117.31  Operation of draw for emergency situations.
117.33  Closure of draw for natural disasters or civil disorders.
117.35  Operations during repair or maintenance.
117.37  Opening or closure of draw for public interest concerns.
117.39  Closure of draw due to infrequent use.
117.41  Maintenance of draw in fully open position.
117.43  Changes in draw operation requirements for regulatory purposes.
117.45  Operation during winter season in the Great Lakes area.
117.47  Clearance gages.
117.49  Process of violations.

                    Subpart B--Specific Requirements

117.51  Purpose.
117.53  Applicability.
117.55  Posting of requirements.
117.57  Advance notice.
117.59  Special requirements due to hazards.

                                 Alabama

117.101  Alabama River.
117.103  Bayou LaBatre.
117.105  Bayou Sara.
117.107  Chattahoochee River.
117.109  Coosa River.
117.113  Tensaw River.
117.115  Three Mile Creek.

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                                Arkansas

117.121  Arkansas River.
117.123  Arkansas Waterway-Automated Railroad Bridges.
117.125  Black River.
117.127  Current River.
117.129  Little Red River.
117.131  Little River.
117.133  Ouachita River.
117.135  Red River.
117.137  St. Francis River.
117.139  White River.

                               California

117.140  General.
117.141  American River.
117.143  Bishop Cut.
117.145  Burns Cutoff.
117.147  Cerritos Channel.
117.149  China Basin, Mission Creek.
117.150  Connection Slough.
117.151  Cordelia Slough (A tributary of Suisun Bay).
117.153  Corte Madera Creek.
117.155  Eureka Slough.
117.157  Georgiana Slough.
117.159  Grant Line Canal.
117.161  Honker Cut.
117.163  Islais Creek (Channel).
117.165  Lindsey Slough.
117.167  Little Potato Slough.
117.169  Mare Island Strait, Napa River, and their tributaries.
117.171  Middle River.
117.173  Miner Slough.
117.175  Mokelumne River.
117.177  Mud Slough.
117.179  Newark Slough.
117.181  Oakland Inner Harbor Tidal Canal.
117.183  Old River.
117.185  Pacheco Creek.
117.187  Petaluma River.
117.189  Sacramento River.
117.191  San Joaquin River.
117.193  San Leandro Bay.
117.195  Snodgrass Slough.
117.197  Sonoma Creek.
117.199  Steamboat Slough.
117.201  Sutter Slough.

                               Connecticut

117.202  Cold Spring Brook.
117.205  Connecticut River.
117.207  Housatonic River.
117.209  Mianus River.
117.211  Mystic River.
117.213  New Haven Harbor, Quinnipiac and Mill Rivers.
117.215  Niantic River.
117.217  Norwalk River.
117.219  Pequonnock River.
117.221  Saugatuck River.
117.223  Shaw Cove.
117.224  Thames River.
117.225  Yellow Mill Channel.

                                Delaware

117.231  Brandywine Creek.
117.233  Broad Creek.
117.235  Chesapeake and Delaware Canal.
117.237  Christina River.
117.239  Lewes and Rehoboth Canal.
117.241  Mispillion River.
117.243  Nanticoke River.
117.245  Smyrna River.

                          District of Columbia

117.253  Anacostia River.
117.255  Potomac River.

                                 Florida

117.261  Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway from St. Marys River to Key 
          Largo.
117.263  Banana River.
117.267  Big Carlos Pass.
117.268  Billy's Creek.
117.269  Biscayne Bay.
117.271  Blackwater River.
117.272  Boot Key Harbor.
117.273  Canaveral Barge Canal.
117.277  Clearwater Pass.
117.279  Coffeepot Bayou.
117.283  Dunns Creek.
117.285  Grand Canal.
117.287  Gulf Intracoastal Waterway.
117.289  Hillsboro Inlet.
117.291  Hillsborough River.
117.295  Kissimmee River.
117.297  Little Manatee River.
117.300  Loxahatchee River.
117.301  Massalina Bayou.
117.303  Matlacha Pass.
117.305  Miami River.
117.307  Miami River, North Fork.
117.309  Nassau Sound.
117.311  New Pass.
117.313  New River.
117.315  New River, South Fork.
117.317  Okeechobee Waterway.
117.319  Oklawaha River.
117.323  Outer Clam Bay.
117.325  St. Johns River.
117.327  St. Marks River.
117.329  St. Marys River.
117.331  Snake Creek.
117.333  Suwannee River.
117.335  Taylor Creek.
117.337  Trout River.
117.341  Whitcomb Bayou.

                                 Georgia

117.351  Altamaha River.
117.353  Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, Savannah River to St. Marys 
          River.
117.359  Chattahoochee River.
117.361  Flint River.
117.363  Ocmulgee River.
117.365  Oconee River.
117.367  Ogeechee River.
117.369  Satilla River.
117.371  Savannah River.
117.373  St. Marys River.

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                                  Idaho

117.381  Clearwater River.
117.383  Pend Oreille River.
117.385  Snake River.

                                Illinois

117.389  Calumet River.
117.391  Chicago River.
117.393  Illinois Waterway.
117.397  Wabash River.

                                 Indiana

117.401  Trail Creek.
117.403  Wabash River.

                                  Iowa

117.407  Missouri River.

                                 Kansas

117.411  Missouri River.

                                Kentucky

117.415  Green River.
117.417  Ohio River.

                                Louisiana

117.422  Amite River.
117.423  Atchafalaya River.
117.424  Belle River.
117.425  Black Bayou.
117.427  Black River.
117.429  Boeuf Bayou.
117.431  Boeuf River.
117.433  Bonfouca Bayou.
117.434  Caddo Lake.
117.435  Carlin Bayou.
117.436  Chef Menteur Pass.
117.437  Colyell Bayou.
117.438  Company Canal.
117.439  Des Allemands Bayou.
117.441  D'Inde Bayou.
117.443  Du Large Bayou.
117.444  Falgout Canal.
117.445  Franklin Canal.
117.447  Grand Cabahanosse Bayou.
117.449  Grosse Tete Bayou.
117.451  Gulf Intracoastal Waterway.
117.453  Houma Canal.
117.455  Houma Navigation Canal.
117.457  Houston River.
117.458  Inner Harbor Navigation Canal, New Orleans.
117.459  Kelso Bayou.
117.460  La Carpe Bayou.
117.461  Lacassine Bayou.
117.463  Lacombe Bayou.
117.465  Lafourche Bayou.
117.467  Lake Pontchartrain.
117.469  Liberty Bayou.
117.471  Little Black Bayou.
117.473  Little River.
117.475  Little (Petit) Caillou Bayou.
117.477  Lower Atchafalaya River.
117.478  Lower Grand River.
117.479  Macon Bayou.
117.480  Mermentau River.
117.482  Nezpique Bayou.
117.483  Ouachita River.
117.484  Pass Manchac.
117.485  Patout Bayou.
117.486  Pierre Pass.
117.487  Plaquemine Bayou.
117.488  Pearl River.
117.489  Plaquemine Brule Bayou.
117.491  Red River.
117.493  Sabine River.
117.494  Schooner Bayou Canal.
117.495  Superior Oil Canal.
117.497  Stumpy Bayou.
117.499  Tante Phine Pass.
117.500  Tchefuncta River.
117.501  Teche Bayou.
117.503  Tensas River.
117.505  Terrebonne Bayou.
117.507  Tigre Bayou.
117.509  Vermilion River.
117.511  West Pearl River.

                                  Maine

117.521  Back Cove.
117.523  Back River.
117.525  Kennebec River.
117.527  Kennebunk River.
117.529  Narraguagus River.
117.531  Piscataqua River.
117.533  Sheepscot River.
117.535  Taunton River.

                                Maryland

117.541  Baltimore Harbor--Patapsco River.
117.543  Bear Creek.
117.547  Bush River.
117.549  Cambridge Harbor.
117.551  Chester River.
117.553  Choptank River.
117.555  College Creek.
117.557  Curtis Creek.
117.559  Isle of Wight Bay.
117.561  Kent Island Narrows.
117.563  Marshyhope Creek.
117.565  Miles River.
117.567  Patuxent River.
117.569  Pocomoke River.
117.570  Sassafras River.
117.571  Spa Creek.
117.573  Stoney Creek.
117.575  Susquehanna River.
117.577  Weems Creek.
117.579  Wicomico River (North Prong).

                              Massachusetts

117.585  Acushnet River.
117.586  Annisquaim River and Blynman Canal.
117.587  Apponagansett River.
117.588  Bass River.
117.589  Cape Cod Canal.
117.591  Charles River and its tributaries.
117.593  Chelsea River.
117.595  Danvers River.
117.597  Dorchester Bay.

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117.598  Eel Pond Channel.
117.599  Fort Point Channel.
117.600  Lagoon Pond.
117.601  Malden River.
117.603  Manchester Harbor.
117.605  Merrimack River.
117.607  Mitchell River.
117.609  Mystic River.
117.611  Neponset River.
117.613  North River.
117.615  Plum Island River.
117.618  Saugus River.
117.619  Taunton River.
117.620  Westport River--East Branch.
117.621  Fore River.
117.622  West Bay.

                                Michigan

117.624  Black River (South Haven).
117.625  Black River.
117.627  Cheboygan River.
117.631  Detroit River (Trenton Channel).
117.633  Grand River.
117.635  Keweenaw Waterway.
117.637  Manistee River.
117.639  Ontonagon River.
117.641  Pine River (Charlevoix).
117.643  Pine River (St. Clair).
117.647  Saginaw River.
117.651  St. Joseph River.
117.653  St. Mary's Fall Canal.
117.655  Thunder Bay River.

                                Minnesota

117.661  Duluth Ship Canal (Duluth-Superior Harbor).
117.663  Minnesota River.
117.665  Red River of the North.
117.667  St. Croix River.
117.669  St. Louis River (Duluth-Superior Harbor).
117.671  Upper Mississippi River.

                               Mississippi

117.675  Back Bay of Biloxi.
117.677  Big Sunflower River.
117.681  Old Fort Bayou.
117.682  Pascagoula River.
117.683  Pearl River.
117.685  Tchoutacabouffa River.
117.686  Yazoo River.

                                Missouri

117.687  Missouri River.
117.689  Osage River.

                                Nebraska

117.691  Missouri River.

                              New Hampshire

117.697  Hampton River.
117.699  Little Harbor.
117.700  Piscataqua River.

                               New Jersey

117.701  Alloway Creek.
117.703  Bass River.
117.705  Beaver Dam Creek.
117.709  Cheesequake Creek.
117.711  Cohansey River.
117.713  Cooper River.
117.714  Corson Inlet.
117.715  Debbies Creek.
117.716  Delaware River.
117.719  Elizabeth River.
117.720  Great Channel.
117.721  Grassy Sound Channel.
117.723  Hackensack River.
117.725  Manantico Creek.
117.727  Manasquan River.
117.729  Mantua Creek.
117.731  Maurice River.
117.731a  Mullica River.
117.732  Nacote Creek.
117.733  New Jersey Intracoastal Waterway.
117.734  Navesink River (Swimming River).
117.735  Newark Bay.
117.736  Oceanport Creek.
117.737  Oldmans Creek.
117.738  Overpeck Creek.
117.739  Passaic River.
117.741  Raccoon Creek.
117.743  Rahway River.
117.745  Rancocas River (Creek).
117.747  Raritank River, Arthur Kill, and their tributaries.
117.749  Salem River.
117.750  Schellenger Creek.
117.751  Shark River (South Channel).
117.753  Ship Channel, Great Egg Harbor Bay.
117.755  Shrewsbury River.
117.756  South River.
117.757  Tuckahoe River.
117.759  Wading River.
117.761  Woodbridge Creek.

                                New York

117.769  Black Rock Canal.
117.771  Bronx River.
117.773  Buffalo River.
117.775  Coney Island Creek.
117.779  Eastchester Bay (Arm of).
117.781  East River.
117.783  Flushing Creek.
117.785  Genessee River.
117.787  Gowanus Canal.
117.789  Harlem River.
117.791  Hudson River.
117.793  Hutchinson River (Eastchester Creek).
117.795  Jamaica Bay and Connecting Waterways.
117.797  Lake Champlain.
117.799  Long Island, New York Island Waterway from East Rockaway Inlet 
          to Shinnecock Canal.
117.801  Newtown Creek, Dutch Kills, English Kills and their 
          tributaries.
117.802  New Rochelle Harbor.
117.803  Niagara River.
117.805  Peekskill (Annsville) Creek.
117.809  Tonawanda Creek.

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117.811  Tonawanda Harbor.
117.813  Wappinger Creek.
117.815  Westchester Creek.

                             North Carolina

117.821  Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, Albemarle Sound to Sunset 
          Beach.
117.822  Beaufort Channel, NC.
117.823  Neuse River.
117.825  Newport River.
117.829  Northeast Cape Fear River.
117.831  Pamlico and Tar Rivers.
117.833  Pasquotank River.
117.835  Perquimans River.
117.837  Roanoke River.
117.841  Smith Creek.
117.843  Trent River.

                                  Ohio

117.847  Ashtabula River.
117.849  Muskingum River (Zanesville Canal).
117.850  Black River.
117.851  Portage River.
117.853  Sandusky Bay.
117.855  Maumee River.

                                 Oregon

117.861  Blind Slough.
117.865  Clatskanie River.
117.867  [Reserved]
117.869  Columbia River.
117.871  Coos Bay.
117.873  Coos River.
117.875  Coquille River.
117.879  Isthmus Slough.
117.881  John Day River.
117.885  [Reserved]
117.887  Oregon Slough (North Portland Harbor).
117.889  Siuslaw River.
117.891  [Reserved]
117.892  South Slough.
117.893  Umpqua River.
117.895  Wallooskee River.
117.897  Willamette River.
117.899  Youngs Bay and Lewis and Clark River.

                              Pennsylvania

117.901  Chester Creek.
117.903  Darby Creek.
117.904  Delaware River.
117.905  Schuylkill River.

                              Rhode Island

117.907  Providence River.

                             South Carolina

117.911  Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, Little River to Savannah River.
117.913  Ashepoo River.
117.915  Ashley River.
117.917  Battery Creek.
117.921  Broad River.
117.923  Congaree River.
117.925  Cooper River.
117.927  Coosaw River (Whale Branch).
117.929  Durham Creek.
117.933  Pee Dee River.
117.935  Rantowles Creek.
117.936  Savannah River.
117.937  Stono River, mile 11.0 at Johns Island, SC.
117.938  Waccamaw River.
117.939  Wando River.

                              South Dakota

117.941  Missouri River.

                                Tennessee

117.943  Cumberland River.
117.945  Hatchie River.
117.947  Obion River.
117.949  Tennessee River.

                                  Texas

117.951  Arroyo Colorado River.
117.953  Brazos River (Diversion Channel).
117.955  Buffalo Bayou.
117.957  Cedar Bayou.
117.959  Chocolate Bayou.
117.963  Colorado River.
117.965  Cow Bayou.
117.967  Greens Bayou.
117.968  Gulf Intracoastal Waterway.
117.969  Lavaca River.
117.971  Neches River.
117.975  Old Brazos River.
117.977  Pelican Island Causeway, Galveston Channel.
117.979  Sabine Lake.
117.981  Sabine River.
117.983  Sabine River (Old Channel) behind Orange Harbor Island.
117.984  San Bernard River.
117.987  Taylor Bayou.
117.989  Trinity River.

                                 Vermont

117.993  Lake Champlain.

                                Virginia

117.995  Appomattox River.
117.997  Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, South Branch of the Elizabeth 
          River to the Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal.
117.999  Blackwater River.
117.1001  Cat Point Creek.
117.1003  Chickahominy River.
117.1007  Elizabeth River--Eastern Branch.
117.1011  Great Wicomico River.
117.1013  Kinsale Creek.
117.1015  Mattaponi River.
117.1021  North Landing River.
117.1023  Pamunkey River.
117.1025  York River.

                               Washington

117.1031  Chehalis River.

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117.1035  Columbia River.
117.1037  Cowlitz River.
117.1039  [Reserved]
117.1041  Duwamish Waterway.
117.1045  Hood Canal.
117.1047  Hoquiam River.
117.1049  Lake Washington.
117.1051  Lake Washington Ship Canal.
117.1053  Lewis River.
117.1055  Skagit River.
117.1057  Skamokawa Creek.
117.1058  Snake River.
117.1059  Snohomish River, Steamboat Sough, and Ebey Slough.
117.1061  Tacoma Harbor.
117.1063  Willapa River South Fork.
117.1065  Wishkah River.

                                Wisconsin

117.1081  Black River.
117.1083  Duluth-Superior Harbor (St. Louis River).
117.1085  East River.
117.1087  Fox River.
117.1089  Manitowoc River.
117.1091  Menomonee River.
117.1093  Milwaukee, Menomonee, and Kinnickinnic Rivers and South 
          Menomonee and Burnham Canals.
117.1095  Root River.
117.1097  Sheboygan River.
117.1099  St. Croix River.
117.1101  Sturgeon Bay.
117.1103  Upper Mississippi River.
117.1105  Wisconsin River.
117.1107  Wolf River.

Appendix A to Part 117--Drawbridges Equipped With Radiotelephones

    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 499; 49 CFR 1.46; 33 CFR 1.05-1(g); section 
117.255 also issued under the authority of Pub. L. 102-587, 106 Stat. 
5039.

    Source: CGD 82-025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, unless otherwise 
noted.

    Editorial Note: Nomenclature changes to part 117 appear at 63 FR 
35529, June 30, 1998.

                     Subpart A--General Requirements

Sec. 117.1  Purpose.

    This subpart prescribes general requirements relating to the use and 
operation of drawbridges across the navigable waters of the United 
States.

    Note: The primary jurisdiction to regulate drawbridges across the 
navigable waters of the United States is vested in the Federal 
Government. Laws, ordinances, regulations, and rules which purport to 
regulate these bridges and which are not promulgated by the Federal 
Government have no force and effect.

Sec. 117.3  Applicability.

    The provisions of this subpart not in conflict with the provisions 
of Subpart B apply to each drawbridge.

    Note: For all of the requirements applicable to a drawbridge listed 
in Subpart B, one must review the requirements in Subpart A and 
Secs. 117.51 through 117.99 of Subpart B, as well as the requirements in 
Subpart B applicable to the particular drawbridge in question.

Sec. 117.4  Definitions.

    Certain terms used in this part are defined in this section.
    Appurtenance. The term ``appurtenance'' means an attachment or 
accessory extending beyond the hull or superstructure that is not an 
integral part of the vessel and is not needed for a vessel's piloting, 
propelling, controlling, or collision avoidance capabilities.
    Lowerable. The term ``lowerable'' means the nonstructural vessel 
appurtenance can be mechanically or manually lowered and raised again. 
The term ``lowerable'' also applies to a nonstructural vessel 
appurtenance which can be modified to make the item flexible, hinged, 
collapsible, or telescopic such that it can be mechanically or manually 
lowered and raised again. Failure to make the modification is considered 
equivalent to refusing to lower a lowerable nonstructural appurtenance 
that is not essential to navigation. Examples of appurtenances which are 
considered to be lowerable include, but are not limited to, fishing 
outriggers, radio antennae, television antennae, false stacks, and masts 
purely for ornamental purposes. Examples of appurtenances which are not 
considered to be lowerable include, but are not limited to, radar 
antennae, flying bridges, sailboat masts, piledriver leads, spud frames 
on hydraulic dredges, drilling derricks' substructures and buildings, 
cranes on drilling or construction vessels, or other items of permanent 
and fixed equipment.
    Nonstructural. The term ``nonstructural'' means that the item is not 
rigidly fixed to the vessel and is thus susceptible to relocation or 
alteration.
    Not essential to navigation. The term ``not essential to 
navigation'' means

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the nonstructural vessel appurtenance does not adversely affect the 
vessel's piloting, propulsion, control, or collision avoidance 
capabilities when in the lowered position.

[CGD 91-059, 59 FR 16563, Apr. 7, 1994]

Sec. 117.5  When the draw shall open.

    Except as otherwise required by this subpart, drawbridges shall open 
promptly and fully for the passage of vessels when a request to open is 
given in accordance with this subpart.

    Editorial Note: For Federal Register citations relating to temporary 
deviations from the regulatory provisions in Sec. 117.5, see the List of 
CFR Sections Affected, which appears in the Finding Aids section of the 
printed volume and on GPO Access.

Sec. 117.7  General duties of drawbridge owners and tenders.

    (a) Drawbridge owners and tenders shall operate the draw in 
accordance with the requirement in this part.
    (b) Except for drawbridges not required to open for the passage of 
vessels, owners of drawbridges shall ensure that:
    (1) The necessary drawtenders are provided for the safe and prompt 
opening of the draw;
    (2) The operating machinery of the draw is maintained in a 
serviceable condition; and.
    (3) The draws are operated at sufficient intervals to assure their 
satisfactory operation.

Sec. 117.9  Delaying opening of a draw.

    No person shall unreasonably delay the opening of a draw after the 
signals required by Sec. 117.15 have been given.

    Note: Trains are usually controlled by the block method. That is, 
the track is divided into blocks or segments of a mile or more in 
length. When a train is in a block with a drawbridge, the draw may not 
be able to open until the train has passed out of the block and the 
yardmaster or other manager has ``unlocked'' the drawbridge controls. 
The maximum time permitted for delay is defined in Subpart B for each 
affected bridge. Land and water traffic should pass over or through the 
draw as soon as possible in order to prevent unnecessary delays in the 
opening and closure of the draw.

Sec. 117.11  Unnecessary opening of the draw.

    No vessel owner or operator shall--
    (a) Signal a drawbridge to open if the vertical clearance is 
sufficient to allow the vessel, after all lowerable nonstructural vessel 
appurtenances that are not essential to navigation have been lowered, to 
safely pass under the drawbridge in the closed position; or
    (b) Signal a drawbridge to open for any purpose other than to pass 
through the drawbridge opening.

[CGD 91-059, 59 FR 16563, Apr. 7, 1994]

Sec. 117.15  Signals.

    (a) General. (1) The operator of each vessel requesting a drawbridge 
to open shall signal the drawtender and the drawtender shall acknowledge 
that signal. The signal shall be repeated until acknowledged in some 
manner by the drawtender before proceeding.
    (2) The signals used to request the opening of the draw and to 
acknowledge that request shall be sound signals, visual signals, or 
radiotelephone communications described in this subpart.
    (3) Any of the means of signaling described in this subpart 
sufficient to alert the party being signaled may be used.
    (b) Sound signals. (1) Sound signals shall be made by whistle, horn, 
megaphone, hailer, or other device capable of producing the described 
signals loud enough to be heard by the drawtender.
    (2) As used in this section, ``prolonged blast'' means a blast of 
four to six seconds duration and ``short blast'' means a blast of 
approximately one second duration.
    (3) The sound signal to request the opening of a draw is one 
prolonged blast followed by one short blast sounded not more than three 
seconds after the prolonged blast. For vessels required to be passed 
through a draw during a scheduled closure period, the sound signal to 
request the opening of the draw during that period is five short blasts 
sounded in rapid succession.
    (4) When the draw can be opened immediately, the sound signal to 
acknowledge a request to open the draw is one prolonged blast followed 
by one

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short blast sounded not more than 30 seconds after the requesting 
signal.
    (5) When the draw cannot be opened immediately, or is open and shall 
be closed promptly, the sound signal to acknowledge a request to open 
the draw is five short blasts sounded in rapid succession not more than 
30 seconds after the vessel's opening signal. The signal shall be 
repeated until acknowledged in some manner by the requesting vessel.
    (c) Visual signals. (1) The visual signal to request the opening of 
a draw is--
    (i) A white flag raised and lowered vertically; or
    (ii) A white, amber, or green light raised and lowered vertically.
    (2) When the draw can be opened immediately, the visual signal to 
acknowledge a request to open the draw, given not more than 30 seconds 
after the vessel's opening signal, is--
    (i) A white flag raised and lowered vertically;
    (ii) A white, amber, or green light raised and lowered vertically; 
or
    (iii) A fixed or flashing white, amber, or green light or lights.
    (3) When the draw cannot be opened immediately, or is open and must 
be closed promptly, the visual signal to acknowledge a request to open 
the draw is--
    (i) A red flag or red light swung back and forth horizontally in 
full sight of the vessel given not more than 30 seconds after the 
vessel's opening signal; or
    (ii) A fixed or flashing red light or lights given not more than 30 
seconds after the vessel's opening signal.
    (4) The acknowledging signal when the draw cannot open immediately 
or is open and must be closed promptly shall be repeated until 
acknowledged in some manner by the requesting vessel.
    (d) Radio telephone communications. (1) Radiotelephones may be used 
to communicate the same information provided by sound and visual 
signals.

    Note: Call signs and radio channels for drawbridges with 
radiotelephones are listed in Appendix A to this part.

    (2) The vessel and the drawtender shall monitor the frequency used 
until the vessel has cleared the draw.
    (3) When radiotelephone contact cannot be initiated or maintained, 
sound or visual signals under this section shall be used.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as amended by CGD 82-025, 50 FR 
11366, Mar. 21, 1985; CGD 84-022, 51 FR 16308, May 2, 1986; CGD 96-026, 
61 FR 33664, June 28, 1996]

Sec. 117.17  Signalling for contiguous drawbridges.

    When a vessel must past two or more drawbridges close together, the 
opening signal is given for the first bridge. After acknowledgment from 
the first bridge that it will promptly open, the opening signal is given 
for the second bridge, and so on until all bridges that the vessel must 
pass have been given the opening signal and have acknowledged that they 
will open promptly.

Sec. 117.19  Signalling when two or more vessels are approaching a 
          drawbridge.

    When two or more vessels are approaching the same drawbridge at the 
same time, or nearly the same, time, whether from the same or opposite 
directions, each vessel shall signal independently for the opening of 
the draw and the drawtender shall reply in turn to the signal of each 
vessel. The drawtender need not reply to signals by vessels accumulated 
at the bridge for passage during a scheduled open period.

Sec. 117.21  Signalling for an opened drawbridge.

    When a vessel approaches a drawbridge with the draw in the open 
position, the vessel shall give the opening signal. If no acknowledgment 
is received within 30 seconds, the vessel may proceed, with caution, 
through the open draw.

Sec. 117.23  Installation of radiotelephones.

    (a) When the District Commander deems it necessary for reasons of 
safety of navigation, the District Commander may require the 
installation and operation or a radiotelephone on or near a drawbridge.
    (b) The District Commander gives written notice of the proposed 
requirement to the bridge owner.

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    (c) All comments the owner wishes to submit shall be submitted to 
the District Commander within 30 days of receipt of the notice under 
paragraph (b) of this section.
    (d) If, upon consideration of the comments received, the District 
Commander determines that a radiotelephone is necessary, the District 
Commander notifies the bridge owner that a radiotelephone shall be 
installed and gives a reasonable time, not to exceed six months, to 
install the radiotelephone and commence operation.

Sec. 117.24  Radiotelephone installation identification.

    (a) The Coast Guard authorizes, and the District Commander may 
require the installation of a sign on drawbridges, on the upstream and 
downstream sides, indicating that the bridge is equipped with and 
operates a VHF radiotelephone in accordance with Sec. 117.23.
    (b) The sign shall give notice of the radiotelephone and its calling 
and working channels--
    (1) In plain language; or
    (2) By a sign consisting of the outline of a telephone handset with 
the long axis placed horizontally and a vertical three-legged lightning 
slash superimposed over the handset. The slash shall be as long 
vertically as the handset is wide horizontally and normally not less 
than 27 inches and no more than 36 inches long. The preferred calling 
channel should be shown in the lower left quadrant and the preferred 
working channel should be shown in the lower right quadrant.

    Note: It is recommended that the radiotelephone sign be similar in 
design to the Service Signs established by the Federal Highway 
Administration (FHWA) in U.S. Road Symbol Signs using Reflective Blue 
and Reflective White colors. Color and design information is available 
from the District Commander of the Coast Guard District in which the 
bridge is located.

[CGD 84-022, 51 FR 16308, May 2, 1986]

Sec. 117.31  Operation of draw for emergency situations.

    (a) When a drawtender is informed by a reliable source that an 
emergency vehicle is due to cross the draw, the drawtender shall take 
all reasonable measures to have the draw closed at the time the 
emergency vehicle arrives at the bridge.
    (b) When a drawtender receives notice, or a proper signal as 
provided in Sec. 117.15 of this part, the drawtender shall take all 
reasonable measures to have the draw opened, regardless of the operating 
schedule of the draw, for passage of the following, provided this 
opening does not conflict with local emergency management procedures 
which have been approved by the cognizant Coast Guard Captain of the 
Port:
    (1) Federal, State, and local government vessels used for public 
safety;
    (2) Vessels in distress where a delay would endanger life or 
property;
    (3) Commercial vessels engaged in rescue or emergency salvage 
operations; and
    (4) Vessels seeking shelter from severe weather.

[CGD 91-016, 58 FR 20, Jan. 4, 1993]

Sec. 117.33  Closure of draw for natural disasters or civil disorders.

    Drawbridges need not open for the passage of vessels during periods 
of natural disasters or civil disorders declared by the appropriate 
authorities unless otherwise provided for in Subpart B or directed to do 
so by the District Commander.

Sec. 117.35  Operations during repair or maintenance.

    (a) When operation of the draw must deviate from the regulations in 
this part for scheduled repair or maintenance work, the drawbridge owner 
shall request approval from the District Commander at least 30 days 
before the date of the intended change. The request shall include a 
brief description of the nature of the work to be performed and the 
times and dates of requested changes. The District Commander's decision 
is forwarded to the applicant within five working days of the receipt of 
the request. If the request is denied, the reasons for the denial are 
forwarded with the decision.
    (b) When the draw is rendered inoperative because of damage to the 
structure or when vital, unscheduled repair or maintenance work shall be 
performed without delay, the drawbridge

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owner shall immediately notify the District Commander and give the 
reasons why the draw is or should be rendered inoperative and the 
expected date of completion of the repair or maintenance work.
    (c) All repair or maintenance work under this section shall be 
performed with all due speed in order to return the draw to operation as 
soon as possible.
    (d) If the operation of the draw will be affected for periods of 
less than 60 days, the regulations in this part will not be amended. 
Where practicable, the District Commander publishes notice of the 
temporary deviations from the regulations in this part in the Federal 
Register and Local Notices to Mariners. If operation of the draw is 
expected to be affected for more than 60 days, the District Commander 
publishes temporary regulations covering the repair period.

Sec. 117.37  Opening or closure of draw for public interest concerns.

    (a) For reasons of public health or safety or for public functions, 
such as street parades and marine regattas, the District Commander may 
authorize the opening or closure of a drawbridge for a specified period 
of time.
    (b) Requests for opening or closure of a draw shall be submitted to 
the District Commander at least 30 days before the proposed opening or 
closure and include a brief description of the proposed event or other 
reason for the request, the reason why the opening or closure is 
required, and the times and dates of the period the draw is to remain 
open or closed.
    (c) Approval by the District Commander depends on the necessity for 
the opening or closure, the reasonableness of the times and dates, and 
the overall effect on navigation and users of the bridge.

Sec. 117.39  Closure of draw due to infrequent use.

    Upon written request by the owner or operator of a drawbridge, the 
District Commander may, after notice in the Federal Register and 
opportunity for public comment, permit the draw to be closed and 
untended due to infrequency of use of the draw by vessels. The District 
Commander may condition approval on the continued maintenance of the 
operating machinery.

Sec. 117.41  Maintenance of draw in fully open position.

    The draw may be maintained in the fully open position to permit the 
passage of vessels and drawtender service discontinued if the District 
Commander is notified in advance. The draw shall remain in the fully 
open position until drawtender service is restored or authorization 
under Sec. 117.39 is given for the draw to remain closed and untended.

Sec. 117.43  Changes in draw operation requirements for regulatory 
          purposes.

    In order to evaluate suggested changes to the drawbridge operation 
requirements, the District Commander may authorize temporary deviations 
from the regulations in this part for periods not to exceed 90 days. 
Notice of these deviations is disseminated in the Local Notices to 
Mariners and published in the Federal Register.

[CGD-92-015b, 58 FR 46081, Sept. 1, 1993]

Sec. 117.45  Operation during winter season in the Great Lakes area.

    (a) The Commander, Ninth Coast Guard District, may determine that 
drawbridges located in the Ninth Coast Guard District need not open 
during the winter season when general navigation is curtailed, unless a 
request to open the draw is given at least 12 hours before the time of 
the intended passage.
    (b) Notice of these determinations is disseminated in Local Notices 
to Mariners and other appropriate media. Notices indicate--
    (1) The name and location of the bridge affected;
    (2) The period of time covered; and
    (3) The telephone number and address of the party to whom requests 
for openings are given.

Sec. 117.47  Clearance gauges.

    (a) Clearance gauges are required for drawbridges across navigable 
waters of the United States discharging into the Atlantic Ocean south of 
Delaware Bay (including the Lewes and Rehoboth Canal, DE) or into the 
Gulf of Mexico

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(including coastal waterways contiguous thereto and tributaries to such 
waterways and the Lower Atchafalaya River, LA), except the Mississippi 
River and its tributaries and outlets,
    (b) Except for provisions in this part which specify otherwise for 
particular drawbridges, clearance gauges shall be designed, installed, 
and maintained according to the provisions of Sec. 118.160 of this 
chapter.

    Note: Clearance gauge requirements, if any, for drawbridges other 
than those referred to in this section are listed in Subpart B under the 
appropriate bridge.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as amended by CGD 84-022, 51 FR 
16308, May 2, 1986; CGD 96-026, 61 FR 33664, June 28, 1996]

Sec. 117.49  Process of violations.

    (a) Complaints of alleged violations under this part are submitted 
to the District Commander of the Coast Guard District in which the 
drawbridge is located.
    (b) Penalties for violations under this part are assessed and 
collected under Subpart 1.07 of Part 1 of this chapter.

                    Subpart B--Specific Requirements

Sec. 117.51  Purpose.

    This subpart prescribes specific requirements relating to the 
operation of certain drawbridges.

    Note: The drawbridges under this subpart are listed by the waterway 
they cross and by the state in which they are located. Waterways are 
arranged alphabetically by state. The drawbridges listed under a 
waterway are generally arranged in order from the mouth of the waterway 
moving upstream. The drawbridges on the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway 
are listed from north to south and on the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway 
from east to west.

Sec. 117.53  Applicability.

    (a) The requirements in this subpart apply to the bridges listed and 
are in addition to, or vary from, the general requirements in Subpart A.
    (b) A requirement in this subpart which varies from a general 
requirement in Subpart A supersedes the general requirement.
    (c) All other general requirements in Subpart A not at variance 
apply to the bridges listed in this subpart.
    (d) The draws of a number of the bridges listed in this subpart need 
not open for the passage of vessels during certain periods, however, 
this does not preclude the bridge owner from directing the drawtender to 
open the draw during these periods.

Sec. 117.55  Posting of requirements.

    (a) The owner of each drawbridge under this subpart, other than 
removable span bridges, shall ensure that a sign summarizing the 
requirements in this subpart applicable to the bridge is posted both 
upstream and downstream of the bridge. The requirements to be posted 
need not include those in Subpart A or Secs. 117.51 through 117.99.
    (b) The signs shall be of sufficient size and so located as to be 
easily read at any time from an approaching vessel.
    (c) If advance notice is required to open the draw, the signs shall 
also state the name, address, and telephone number of the person to be 
notified.

Sec. 117.57  Advance notice.

    Owners and tenders of drawbridges requiring advance notice to open 
shall use all reasonable means to open the draw at the requested time 
and give due regard to the possibility that a brief delay may be 
experienced by the vessel giving the advance notice.

Sec. 117.59  Special requirements due to hazards.

    For the duration of occurrences hazardous to safety or navigation, 
such as floods, freshets, and damage to the bridge or fender system, the 
District Commander may require the owner of an operational drawbridge 
listed in this subpart to have the bridge attended full time and open on 
signal.

                                 Alabama

Sec. 117.101  Alabama River.

    (a) The Alabama & Gulf Coast Railway Drawbridge, mile 105.3, at Coy, 
shall open on signal if at least 24 hours notice is given.
    (b) The draw of the Canadian National/Illinois Central railroad 
bridge, mile 277 near Montgomery, shall open on signal if at least 24 
hours notice is given.

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    (c) The draw of the US31 and 82 bridge, mile 278.2 near Montgomery, 
shall open on signal if at least 24 hours notice is given.
    (d) The draw of the CSX Transportation Railroad bridge, mile 293.3 
near Montgomery, shall open on signal if at least 24 hours notice is 
given.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as amended by USCG-2000-7223, 
65 FR 40056, June 29, 2000; CGD08-03-018, 68 FR 34303, June 9, 2003]

Sec. 117.103  Bayou La Batre.

    The draw of the S188 bridge, mile 2.3 at Bayou La Batre, shall open 
on signal; except that, the draw need not be opened from 8 p.m. to 4 
a.m. daily, and from 6:30 to 8:30 a.m. and from 2 to 5 p.m. Monday 
through Saturday except holidays.

[CGD8-87-11, 53 FR 5165, Feb. 22, 1988]

Sec. 117.105  Bayou Sara.

    The draw of the CSX Transportation Railroad bridge, mile 0.1 near 
Saraland, shall open on signal; except that, from 6 p.m. to 10 a.m. the 
draw shall open on signal if at least eight hours notice is given. 
During periods of severe storms or hurricanes, from the time the 
National Weather Service sounds an ``alert'' for the area until the 
``all clear'' is sounded, the draw shall open on signal.

[CGD8-85-12, 50 FR 41685, Oct. 15, 1985]

Sec. 117.107  Chattahoochee River.

    The draws of the CSX Transportation Railroad bridge, mile 117.1 near 
Omaha, GA, shall open on signal if at least six hours notice is given.

Sec. 117.109  Coosa River.

    The draw of the CSX Transportation Railroad bridge, mile 175.0 at 
Gadsden, shall open on signal if at least six hours notice is given.

Sec. 117.113  Tensaw River.

    The draw of the CSX Transportation Railroad bridge, mile 15.0 at 
Hurricane, shall open on signal; except that, from 5 p.m. to 9 a.m., the 
draw shall open on signal if at least eight hours notice is given. 
During periods of severe storms or hurricanes, from the time the 
National Weather Service sounds an ``alert'' for the area until the 
``all clear'' is sounded, the draw shall open on signal.

[CGD8-85-09, 50 FR 37356, Sept. 13, 1985]

Sec. 117.115  Three Mile Creek.

    (a) The draw of the US43 bridge, mile 1.0 at Mobile, need not be 
opened from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. daily. At 
all other times, the draw shall open on signal if at least 12 hours 
notice is given.
    (b) The draw of the Norfolk Southern railroad bridge, mile 1.1 at 
Mobile, shall open on signal if at least five days notice is given.

                                Arkansas

Sec. 117.121  Arkansas River

    The draw of the Missouri Pacific Railroad bridge, mile 23.1 near 
Yancopin, shall open on signal if at least 96 hours notice is given.

Sec. 117.123  Arkansas Waterway-Automated Railroad Bridges.

    (a) Across the Arkansas River, the draw of the Cotton Belt Railroad 
(Rob Roy) Bridge, Mile 67.4, is maintained in the closed position and is 
remotely operated. The following signals shall be used:
    (1) The opening signal from the vessel for each of these bridges is 
three short blasts.
    (2) The acknowledging signal is flashing white lights visible 
upstream and downstream. When the operator of the vessel sights the 
acknowledging signal, one prolonged blast shall be sounded.
    (3) This signal is acknowledged by the bridge controller when the 
draw is to open by changing the flashing white lights to continuous 
white lights, and sounding one blast on a horn. When the span is fully 
raised to a maximum clearance of 52 feet, the navigation lights at mid 
channel change from red to green, indicating that the draw is ready for 
passage.
    (4) If the draw cannot open, flashing amber warning lights are 
flashed and four blasts are sounded, indicating that a train is 
approaching or that maintenance work is in progress.
    (5) The vessel shall acknowledge that there is a delay by sounding 
four short blasts.

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    (6) When the draw opens (after the train crosses or when maintenance 
work permits), the amber lights are turned off, the continuous white 
lights turned on, and one blast sounded, to indicate the draw is ready 
for passage.
    (7) The vessel acknowledges with one blast and, after the draw is 
fully open, may proceed through the draw.
    (8) When the vessel clears the draw, the mid channel navigation 
light changes from green to red, the amber warning lights will flash, 
and, after one minute, the draw lowers and locks.
    (b) The draws of the Junction Railroad Bridge at mile 118.7 and the 
Baring Cross Railroad Bridge at mile 119.6, Arkansas River, at Little 
Rock, are maintained in the closed position and are remotely operated. 
The draw of the Rock Island Railroad Bridge at mile 118.2, Arkansas 
River, at Little Rock, is maintained in the open position. Use the 
following procedures to request opening of these bridges when necessary 
for transit;
    (1) Normal Flow Procedures. Any upbound or downbound vessel which 
requires opening the draw of any of these bridges shall establish 
contact by radiotelephone with the remote drawbridge operator on VHF-FM 
Channel 13 in North Little Rock, Arkansas. The remote drawbridge 
operator will advise the vessel whether the requested span can be 
immediately opened and maintain constant contact with the vessel until 
the requested span has opened and the vessel passage has been completed. 
If any or all of the drawbridges cannot be opened immediately, the 
remote drawbridge operator will notify the calling vessel and provide an 
estimated time for individual drawbridge openings.
    (2) High Velocity Flow Procedures. The area from mile 118.2 to mile 
125.4 is a regulated navigation area (RNA) as described in 33 CFR 
165.817. During periods of high velocity flow, which is defined as a 
flow rate of 70,000 cubic feet per second or greater at the Murray Lock 
and Dam, mile 125.4, downbound vessels which require that the draw of 
these three bridges be opened for unimpeded passage shall contact the 
remote drawbridge operator on VHF-FM Channel 13 either before departing 
Murray Lock and Dam, or before departing the mooring cells at Mile 121.5 
to ensure that the Rock Island, Junction, and Baring Cross Railroad 
drawbridges are opened. The remote drawbridge operator shall immediately 
respond to the vessel's call, ensure that all three drawbridges are open 
for pasage, and ensure that they remain in the open positon until the 
downbound vessel has passed through each drawbridge. If a closed 
drawbridge cannot be opened immediately for unimpeded passage in 
accordance with 33 CFR 163.203, the remote drawbridge operator will 
immediately notify the downbound vessel and provide an estimated time 
for drawbridge openings. Upbound vessels shall request openings in 
accordance with the normal flow procedures as set forth above. The 
remote drawbridge operator shall keep all approaching vessels informed 
of the position of the drawbridge spans.
    (c) The draw of the Arkansas Missouri Railroad Bridge, Mile 300.8 
Arkansas River at Van Buren, and the Missouri Pacific Railroad 
Drawbridge, Mile 7.5 Arkansas Waterway at Benzal, are maintained in the 
open position with a minimum vertical clearance of 52 feet except as 
follows:
    (1) When a train approaches either bridge, amber lights attached to 
the bridge begin to flash and an audible signal on the bridge sounds. At 
the end of 10 minutes, the amber light continues to flash; however, the 
audible signal stops and the draw lowers and locks if the photoelectric 
boat detection system detects no obstruction under the span. If there is 
an obstruction, the draw opens to its full height until obstruction is 
cleared.
    (2) After the train clears the bridge, the draw opens to its full 
height, the amber flashing light stops, and the mid channel lights 
change from red to green, indicating the navigation channel is open for 
the passage of vessels.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984; 49 FR 37381, Sept. 24, 1984, as 
amended by CGD2-91-03, 57 FR 1392, Jan. 14, 1992; USCG-1998-3799, 63 FR 
35527, June 30, 1998; USCG-2000-7223, 65 FR 40056, June 29, 2000]

Sec. 117.125  Black River.

    The following draws need not be opended for the passage of vessels:

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    (a) Union Pacific railroad bridge, mile 3.4 at Paroquet.
    (b) Burlington Northern railroad bridge, mile 68.4 at Black Rock.
    (c) Arkansas State Highway Department bridge, mile 90.1 at 
Pocahontas.
    (d) Burlington Northern railroad bridge, mile 90.4 at Pocahontas.
    (e) Union Pacific railroad bridge, mile 144.4 at Corning.
    (f) Arkansas State Highway Department bridge, mile 152.2 at Corning.

Sec. 117.127  Current River.

    The draws of the Arkansas highway bridge, mile 10.2, and the 
Burlington Northern railroad bridge, mile 12.2, both at Biggers, need 
not be opened for the passage of vessels.

Sec. 117.129  Little Red River.

    The draws of the Burlington Northern railroad bridge, mile 25.0, and 
Arkansas highway bridge, mile 25.2, both at Judsonia, and the Arkansas 
highway bridge, mile 30.5 at Searcy, need not be opened for the passage 
of vessels.

Sec. 117.131  Little River.

    The draws of the Burlington Northern railroad bridge, mile 7.1 near 
Fulton, need not be opened for the passage of vessels.

Sec. 117.133  Ouachita River.

    The draw of the St. Louis Southwestern Railroad Bridge, Mile 338.8 
near Camden, need not be open for the passage of vessels.

[CGD2 89-03, 55 FR 12820, Apr. 6, 1990, as amended by USCG-1998-3799, 63 
FR 35527, June 30, 1998]

Sec. 117.135  Red River.

    The draws of the bridges above mile 276.0 at the Arkansas Louisiana 
border, need not be opened for the passage of vessels.

Sec. 117.137  St. Francis River.

    The draws of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific railroad bridge, 
mile 59.7 at Madison, and all drawbridges above that point, need not be 
opened for the passage of vessels.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as amended by CGD02 86-33, 51 
FR 32318, Sept. 11, 1986]

Sec. 117.139  White River.

    (a) Requirements for the Missouri Pacific railroad bridge, mile 7.5 
at Benzal, are in Sec. 117.123.
    (b) The draws of the St. Louis Southwestern railroad bridge, mile 
98.9 at Clarendon, the US70 highway bridge, mile 121.7 at DeValls Bluff, 
the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad bridge, mile 122.0 at 
DeValls Bluff, the Missouri Pacific railroad bridge, mile 196.3 at 
Augusta, and the Missouri Pacific railroad bridge, mile 254.8 at 
Newport, shall open on signal if at least eight hours notice is given. 
The draws of any of these bridges need not be opened for a vessel that 
arrives later than two hours after the time specified in the notice, 
unless a second notice of at least eight hours is given.
    (c) The draws of the Arkansas highway bridge, mile 300.1 at 
Batesville, and the Missouri Pacific railroad bridge, mile 401.9 at 
Cotter, need not be opened for the passage of vessels.

                               California

Sec. 117.140  General.

    In California, when fog prevails by day or night, the drawtender, 
after sounding the opening signal, shall toll a bell continuously during 
the approach and passage of a vessel.

Sec. 117.141  American River.

    The draw of the Jiboom Street bridge, mile 0.1 at Sacramento, need 
not be opened for the passage of vessels.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984; 49 FR 37381, Sept. 24, 1984]

Sec. 117.143  Bishop Cut.

    The draw of the San Joaquin County highway bridge, mile 1.0 between 
King Island and Bishop Tract, shall open on signal if at least 12 hours 
notice is given to the San Joaquin County Department of Public Works at 
Stockton.

Sec. 117.145  Burns Cutoff.

    The draw of the Daggett Road bridge, mile 3.0 at Stockton, shall 
open on signal if at least 48 hours notice is given to the U.S. Naval 
Communications Station at Stockton.

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Sec. 117.147  Cerritos Channel.

    (a) The draw of the Commodore Schuyler F. Heim highway bridge, mile 
4.9 at Long Beach, shall open on signal; except that, from 6:30 a.m. to 
8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday except Federal 
holidays, the draws need not be opened for the passage of vessels. The 
opening signal for the Commodore Schuyler Heim brige is three prolonged 
blasts. The acknowledging signal is two prolonged blasts followed by one 
short blast when the draw will open immediately and five short blasts 
when the draw will not open immediately. Channel 13 (156.65 MHZ) or 
other assigned frequencies may be used.
    (b) The draw of the Henry Ford Avenue railroad bridge, mile 4.8 at 
Long Beach, shall be maintained in the fully open position, except when 
a train is crossing or for maintenance. If the draw is in the closed 
position, the opening signal is two short blasts followed by one 
prolonged blast. The acknowledging signal is two prolonged blasts 
followed by one short blast when the draw will open immediately and five 
short blasts when the draw will not open immediately. Channel 13 (156.65 
MHZ) or other assigned frequencies may be used.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984; 49 FR 37381, Sept. 24, 1984, as 
amended by CGD11-90-03, 61 FR 59026, Nov. 20, 1996; 62 FR 31724, June 
11, 1997; USCG-1999-5832, 64 FR 34712, June 29, 1999]

Sec. 117.149  China Basin, Mission Creek.

    The draws of the 3rd Street bridge, mile 0.0, and the 4th Street 
bridge, mile 0.2, both at San Francisco, shall open on signal if at 
least one hour notice is given.

Sec. 117.150  Connection Slough.

    The draw of the Reclamation District No. 2027 bridge between 
Mandeville and Bacon Islands, mile 2.5 near Stockton, shall open on 
signal from May 1 through October 31 from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., and from 
November 1 through April 30 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. At all other times, 
the draw shall open on signal if at least four hours notice is given to 
the drawtender during regular operating hours, or to the Rio Vista 
bridge across the Sacramento River, mile 12.8. The draw shall open on 
signal if at least one hour notice is given for emergency vessels owned, 
operated or controlled by the United States or the State of California, 
for commercial vessels engaged in rescue or emergency salvage 
operations, or for vessels in distress.

[CGD 12-84-02, 49 FR 25446, June 21, 1984; 49 FR 43458, Oct. 29, 1984]

Sec. 117.151  Cordelia Slough (a tributary of Suisun Bay).

    The draws of the Union Pacific railroad bridge, mile 1.5 at Suisun, 
shall open on signal if at least 24 hours notice is given.

Sec. 117.153  Corte Madera Creek.

    The draw of the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation 
District bridge, mile 0.5 near Greenbrae, shall be maintained in the 
fully open position, except for the crossing of trains or for 
maintenance.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as amended by USCG-1998-3799, 
63 FR 35527, June 30, 1998]

Sec. 117.155  Eureka Slough.

    The draw of the Northwestern Pacific Railroad Company Bridge, mile 
0.3 at Eureka, need not be opened for the passage of vessels. The owner 
or agency controlling the bridge shall restore the draw to full 
operation within six months of notification to take such action from the 
District Commander.

[CGD 11-93-001, 59 FR 8409, Feb. 22, 1994, as amended by USCG-1998-3799, 
63 FR 35527, June 30, 1998]

Sec. 117.157  Georgiana Slough.

    The draws of the Sacramento County highway bridges, mile 4.5 near 
Isleton, and mile 12.4 near Walnut Grove, shall open on signal from 6 
a.m. to 10 p.m. from May 1 through October 31. The draws shall open on 
signal from November 1 through April 30 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. At all 
other times, the draws of these bridges shall open on signal if at least 
four hours notice is given to the drawtender at the Rio Vista bridge 
across the Sacramento River, mile 12.8.

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Sec. 117.159  Grant Line Canal.

    The draw of the San Joaquin County highway bridge, mile 5.5 at 
Tracy, shall open on signal if at least 12 hours notice is given to the 
San Joaquin County Department of Public Works at Stockton.

Sec. 117.161  Honker Cut.

    The draw of the San Joaquin County (Eightmile Road) bridge, mile 0.3 
between Empire Tract and King Island at Stockton, shall open on signal 
if at least 12 hours notice is given to the San Joaquin County 
Department of Public Works at Stockton.

Sec. 117.163  Islais Creek (Channel).

    The draw of the 3rd Street bridge, mile 0.4 at San Francisco, shall 
open on signal if at least one hour notice is given.

Sec. 117.165  Lindsey Slough.

    The center span of the Hastings Farms highway bridge, mile 2.0 
between Egbert and Lower Hastings Tracts, shall be removed for the 
passage of maintenance vessels if at least 72 hours notice is given to 
the Hastings Island Land Company office at Rio Vista.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as amended by CGD 12-85-05, 50 
FR 31176, Aug. 1, 1985]

Sec. 117.167  Little Potato Slough.

    The draw of the California Department of Transportation highway 
bridge, mile 0.1, at Terminus, shall open on signal if at least 4 hours 
notice is given to the drawtender at the Rio Vista bridge across the 
Sacramento River, mile 12.8.

[CGD11-95-02, 61 FR 17248, Apr. 19, 1996]

Sec. 117.169  Mare Island Strait, Napa River, and their tributaries.

    (a) The draw of the U.S. Navy bridge (Mare Island Causeway), mile 
2.8, at Vallejo--
    (1) Must be opened on signal from 7:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. and 4:45 
p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday except Federal holidays, and from 
6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays;
    (2) Need not be opened for the passage of vessels, other than public 
vessels of the United States, from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. and 3:45 p.m. 
to 4:45 p.m., except Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal holidays; and
    (3) Must be opened on signal from 10 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. daily, if at 
least two hours notice is given, and as soon as possible during this 
period for public vessels of the United States.
    (b) The draw of the Northwestern Pacific railroad bridge, mile 10.6 
at Brazos, shall be maintained in the fully open position, except for 
the crossing of trains or for maintenance. When the draw is closed and 
visibility at the drawtender's station is less than one mile, up or down 
the channel, the drawtender shall sound two prolonged blasts every 
minute. When the draw is opened, the drawtender shall sound three short 
blasts.
    (c) The draw of the Maxwell highway bridge, mile 17.6 near Imola, 
shall open on signal if at least 72 hours notice is given to the 
California Department of Transportation office at Napa.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as amended by CGD 12-85-02, 50 
FR 20758, May 20, 1985; USCG-1999-5832, 64 FR 34712, June 29, 1999]

Sec. 117.171  Middle River.

    (a) The draw of the San Joaquin County (Bacon Island Road) highway 
bridge, mile 8.6 between Bacon Island and Lower Jones Tract, shall open 
on signal from May 15 through September 15 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. From 
September 16 through May 14, the draw shall open on signal from 9 a.m. 
to 5 p.m. from Thursday through Monday. At all other times, the draw 
shall open on signal if at least 12 hours notice is given to the San 
Joaquin County Department of Public Works at Stockton.
    (b) The draw of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad bridge, 
mile 9.8 near Middle River Station, shall open on signal if at least 12 
hours notice is given to the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway 
Manager of Structures at San Bernadino.
    (c) The California Route 4 Bridge, mile 15.1, between Victoria 
Island and

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Drexler Tract need not open for the passage of vessels.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984; 49 FR 37381, Sept. 24, 1984, as 
amended by CGD 12-85-01, 50 FR 26559, June 27, 1985; USCG-2000-7223, 65 
FR 40056, June 29, 2000]

Sec. 117.173  Miner Slough.

    The draw of the California Department of Transportation highway 
bridge, mile 5.5 between the northerly end of Ryer Island and Holland 
Tract, shall open on signal if at least 12 hours notice is given to the 
drawtender at the Rio Vista bridge across the Sacramento River, mile 
12.8.

Sec. 117.175  Mokelumne River.

    (a) The draw of the California Department of Transportation highway 
bridge, the Mokelumne River Bridge, mile 3.0, at East Isleton shall open 
upon signal as follows:
    (1) From November 1 through April 30 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    (2) From May 1 through October 31 from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., except 
that during the following periods the draw need only open for 
recreational vessels on the hour, 20 minutes past the hour, and 40 
minutes past the hour:

Saturdays 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Sundays 11 a.m. until 6 p.m.
Memorial Day; 4th of July; and Labor Day 11 a.m. until 6 p.m.

    (3) At all other times the draw shall open on signal if at least 4 
hours notice is given to the drawtender at Rio Vista bridge over the 
Sacramento River, mile 12.8.
    (4) Emergency vessels of the United States, state or commercial 
vessels engaged in rescue or emergency salvage operations, and vessels 
in distress shall be passed as soon as possible but no later than one 
hour after notice is given.
    (b) The draw of the Sacramento and San Joaquin Counties (Millers 
Ferry) highway bridge, mile 12.1 over the North Fork of the Mokelumne 
River near Walnut Grove, shall open on signal from May 1 through October 
31 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. At all other times, the draw shall open on 
signal if at least 12 hours notice is given to the San Joaquin County 
Department of Public Works at Stockton.
    (c) The removable span of the San Joaquin County highway bridge over 
the South Fork of the Mokelumne River, mile 18.0 at New Hope Landing, 
shall be removed as soon as possible upon notification by the District 
Commander that an emergency exists which requires the removal.
    (d) The draws of the bridges above New Hope Landing need not be 
opened for the passage of vessels.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as amended by CGD 11-92-10, 58 
FR 33339, June 17, 1993]

Sec. 117.177  Mud Slough.

    The draw of the Union Pacific railroad bridge, mile 0.7 near Alviso, 
shall open on signal if at least 24 hours notice is given.

Sec. 117.179  Newark Slough.

    The draw of the San Mateo County Transportation Department railroad 
bridge, mile 0.5 near Newark, shall open on signal if at least 24 hours 
notice is given to the San Mateo Transportation Department, at San 
Carlos.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as amended by USCG-1998-3799, 
63 FR 35527, June 30, 1998]

Sec. 117.181  Oakland Inner Harbor Tidal Canal.

    The draws of the Alameda County highway drawbridges at Park Street, 
mile 5.2; Fruitvale Avenue, mile 5.6; and High Street, mile 6.0; and the 
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers railroad drawbridge, mile 5.6 at Fruitvale 
Avenue, shall open on signal; except that, from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 
4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday except Federal holidays, 
the draws need not be opened for the passage of vessels. However, the 
draws shall open during the above closed periods for vessels which must, 
for reasons of safety, move on a tide or slack water, if at least two 
hours notice is given. The draws shall open as soon as possible for 
vessels in distress and emergency vessels, including commercial vessels 
engaged in rescue or emergency salvage operations.

[CGD 11-11-99-013, 66 FR 18725, Apr. 11, 2001]

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Sec. 117.183  Old River.

    The draw of the California Department of Transportation (Route 4) 
highway bridge, mile 14.8 between Victoria Island and Byron Tract, shall 
open on signal from May 1 through October 31 from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. and 
from November 1 through April 30 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. At all other 
times, the draw shall open on signal if at least four hours notice is 
given to the drawtender at the Rio Vista bridge across the Sacramento 
River, mile 12.8.

Sec. 117.185  Pacheco Creek.

    The draw of the Contra Costa County highway bridge, mile 1.0, and 
Union Pacific Railroad bridge, mile 1.1, both near Martinez, shall open 
on signal if at least 24 hours notice is given.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as amended by CGD 12-85-02, 50 
FR 20758, May 20, 1985]

Sec. 117.187  Petaluma River.

    (a) The draws of the Northwestern Pacific railroad bridges, mile 0.8 
at Blackpoint and mile 12.4 at Haystack Landing, shall be maintained in 
the fully open position, except for the crossing of trains or for 
maintenance. When the draw is closed and visibility from the 
drawtender's station is less than one mile up or down the channel, the 
drawtender shall sound two long blasts every minute. When the draw is 
reopened, the drawtender shall sound three short blasts.
    (b) The draw of the Petaluma highway bridge at ``D'' Street, mile 
13.7 at Petaluma, shall open on signal if at least four hours notice is 
given for openings from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., and if at least 24 hours 
notice is given for openings from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. The draw shall open 
as soon as possible for vessels in distress and vessels, including 
commercial vessels, engaged in rescue or emergency salvage operations.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as amended by CGD 11-88-10, 53 
FR 51099, Dec. 20, 1988]

Sec. 117.189  Sacramento River.

    (a) The draws of each bridge from Isleton to American River junction 
shall open on signal from May 1 through October 31 from 6 a.m. to 10 
p.m. and from November 1 through April 30 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. At all 
other times, the draws shall open on signal if at least four hours 
notice is given to the drawtender at the Rio Vista bridge across the 
Sacramento River, mile 12.8.
    (b) The draws of the California Department of Transportation 
bridges, mile 90.1 at Knights Landing, and mile 135.5 at Meridian, shall 
open on signal if at least 12 hours notice is given to the California 
Department of Transportation at Marysville.
    (c) The draws of the bridges above Meridian need not be opened for 
the passage of vessels.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as amended by CGD 12-86-01, 51 
FR 20483, June 5, 1986]

Sec. 117.191  San Joaquin River.

    (a) The draw of the Port of Stockton railroad bridge, mile 39.7 at 
Stockton, shall open on signal if at least 12 hours notice is given to 
the Port Director.
    (b) The draws of the U.S. Navy Draw-bridge, mile 39.8, Burlington 
Northern Santa Fe railroad bridge, mile 40.6, and California Highway 4 
bridge (Garwood Bridge), mile 41.6, need not be opened for the passage 
of vessels. The owners or agencies controlling the bridges shall restore 
the draws to full operation within six months of notification to take 
such action from the District Commander.
    (c) Drawbridges above the Old River junction need not open for the 
passage of vessels.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as amended by CGD 12-85-06, 50 
FR 31177, Aug. 1, 1985; CGD 88-052, 53 FR 25120, July 1, 1988; USCG-
1999-5832, 64 FR 34712, June 29, 1999]

Sec. 117.193  San Leandro Bay.

    The draws of the California Department of Transportation highway 
bridge, mile 0.0 (kilometer 0.0) and the City of Alameda bicycle bridge, 
mile 0.1 (kilometer 0.2) between Alameda and Bay Farm Island, shall open 
on signal; except that, from 5 a.m. to 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., the 
draws shall open on signal if at least 12 hours notice is given. Notice 
shall be given to the drawtender of the Bay Farm Island bridges from 8 
a.m. to 5 p.m. and to the drawtender of the Park Street bridge

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at Alameda at all other times. The draws need not be opened for the 
passage of vessels from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

[CGD11-96-005, 61 FR 17249, Apr. 19, 1996]

Sec. 117.195  Snodgrass Slough.

    The draw of the Sacramento County bridge, mile 4.4 at Walnut Grove, 
shall open on signal if at least 72 hours notice is given to Sacramento 
County Transportation Operations and Maintenance office at Sacramento. 
The draw shall open as soon as possible for vessels in distress, and 
vessels, including commercial vessels, engaged in rescue or emergency 
salvage operations or emergency flood control efforts.

[CGD11-93-02, 59 FR 13248, Mar. 21, 1994]

Sec. 117.197  Sonoma Creek.

    The draw of the Northwestern Pacific railroad bridge, mile 5.4 at 
Wingo, shall open on signal if at least 24 hours notice is given.

Sec. 117.199  Steamboat Slough.

    The draw of the California Department of Transportation highway 
bridge, mile 11.2 at the head of Grand Island, shall open on signal from 
May 1 through October 31 from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. At all other times, the 
draw shall open on signal if at least four hours notice is given to the 
drawtender at the Rio Vista bridge across the Sacramento River, mile 
12.8.

Sec. 117.201  Sutter Slough.

    The draw of the Sacramento County highway bridge, mile 6.4 near 
Courtland, need not be opened for the passage of vessels. However, the 
draw shall be returned to operable condition within six months after 
notification by the District Commander to do so.

                               Connecticut

Sec. 117.202  Cold Spring Brook.

    The draw of the footbridge, mile 0.1 at Saybrook, shall open within 
15 minutes of a mariner's request by telephone. To enable mariners to 
request bridge openings, the owner shall maintain and monitor a 
telephone at the bridge and provide a means for mariners to secure their 
boats upstream and downstream of the bridge in order to use this 
telephone.

[CGD3 86-33, 52 FR 5536, Feb. 25, 1987]

Sec. 117.205  Connecticut River.

    (a) The owners of the AMTRAK Old Saybrook-Old Lyme Bridge, mile 3.4 
the Route 82 Bridge, mile 16.8, and the CONRAIL Middletown-Portland 
Bridge, mile 32.0, shall provide, and keep in good legible condition, 
clearance gauges with figures not less than twelve (12) inches which 
designed, installed and maintained according to the provisions of 
Sec. 118.160 of this chapter.
    (b) The draws of the AMTRAK Old Saybrook-Old Lyme Bridge, mile 3.4, 
and the CONRAIL Middletown-Portland Bridge, mile 32.0, shall be opened 
as soon as practicable for all non-commercial vessels that cannot pass 
under the closed draws, but in no case shall the delay be more than 20 
minutes from the time the opening was requested.
    (c) The draw of the Route 82 Bridge, mile 16.8, at East Haddam, 
shall open on signal except that, from 15 May to 31 October, between 9 
a.m. and 9 p.m., the draw need open for recreational vessels on the hour 
and half-hour only. The draw shall open on signal for commercial vessels 
at all times.
    (d) The draw of the Route 82 Bridge, mile 16.8, shall operate as 
follows:
    (1) From November 1 through July 6 the draw shall open on signal at 
5:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 8 p.m., daily.
    (2) From July 7 through October 31, Monday through Thursday, the 
draw shall open on signal at 6:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 8 p.m., with one 
additional opening on Friday at 11:30 p.m., three additional openings on 
Saturday at 9:30 a.m., 4 p.m., and 11:30 p.m., and two additional 
openings on Sunday at 9:30 a.m., and 4 p.m.
    (3) The draw shall open on signal for commercial vessels at all 
times provided a twenty-four hour advance notice with a two-hour 
confirmation is given.

[CGD01-95-009, 63 FR 10140, Mar. 2, 1998]

    Effective Date Note: By CGD01-02-100, 67 FR 66554, Nov. 1, 2002, 
Sec. 117.205 was amended

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by adding paragraph (d) and suspending paragraph (c), effective November 
1, 2002 through October 31, 2003.

Sec. 117.207  Housatonic River

    (a) The draw of the US 1 Bridge, mile 3.5, at Stratford, shall open 
on signal; except that, from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., Monday through Friday, 
and 4 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. daily, the draw need not open for the passage of 
vessels. From December 1 through March 31, from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., the 
draw shall open on signal if at least six-hours notice is given by 
calling the number posted at the bridge.
    (b) The draw of the Metro-North (Devon) bridge, mile 3.9 at 
Stratford, shall operate as follows:
    (1) The draw shall open on signal; except as follows:
    (i) From 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 4 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. Monday 
through Friday except Federal holidays or an emergency, the draw need 
not be opened for the passage of vessels.
    (ii) From 5:30 a.m. to 7 a.m. and from 5:45 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. except 
Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal holidays, the draw need not be opened 
more than once in any 60 minute period.
    (iii) From 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., the draw shall open on signal if notice 
is given to the chief dispatcher of the railroad before 4 p.m. on the 
day of the intended passage.
    (2) A delay in opening the draw shall not exceed 20 minutes for the 
passage of approaching trains from the time of the request.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 43458, Oct. 29, 1984, as amended by CGD3 85-42, 50 FR 
26711, June 28, 1985; CGD01-99-085, 64 FR 60673, Nov. 8, 1999]

Sec. 117.209  Mianus River.

    The draw of the Metro-North bridge, mile 1.0 at Greenwich, shall 
operate as follows:
    (a) From 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.--
    (1) The draw shall open on signal immediately for the passage of 
commercial vessels and as soon as practicable but no later than 20 
minutes after the signal to open for the passage of all other vessels.
    (2) When a train scheduled to cross the bridge without stopping has 
passed the Greenwich or Riverside stations and is in motion toward the 
bridge, the draw shall open as soon as the train has crossed the bridge.
    (b) From 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., the draw need not be opened for the 
passage of vessels.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 43458, Oct. 29, 1984]

Sec. 117.211  Mystic River.

    (a) The draw of the Amtrak railroad bridge, mile 2.4 at Mystic, 
shall operate as follows:
    (1) From April 1 to October 31, the draw shall open on signal.
    (2) From November 1 to March 31, the draw shall open on signal from 
5 a.m. to 9 p.m. From 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., the draw shall open on signal if 
at least eight hours notice is given.
    (3) Public vessels of the United States, state and local vessels 
used for public safety, vessels in an emergency, and commerical vessels 
shall be passed immediately at any time; however, the opening may be 
delayed up to eight minutes to allow trains, which have entered the 
drawbridge block and are scheduled to cross the bridge without stopping, 
to clear the block.
    (4) All other vessels shall be passed as soon as practicable but no 
later than 20 minutes after the signal to open is given.
    (b) The draw of the US 1 bridge, mile 2.8 at Mystic, shall open on 
signal, with a maximum delay of 20 minutes; except:
    (1) From May 1 through October 31 from 7:15 a.m. to 7:15 p.m., the 
draw need only open hourly at quarter past the hour.
    (2) From November 1 through April 30, from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., the 
draw shall open on signal if at least six-hours notice is given by 
calling the number posted at the bridge.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 43458, Oct. 29, 1984, as amended by CGD3 84-31, 50 FR 
26710, June 28, 1985; CGD01-99-079, 64 FR 60675, Nov. 8, 1999]

Sec. 117.213  New Haven Harbor, Quinnipiac and Mill Rivers.

    The draws of the Tomlinson bridge, mile 0.0, the Ferry Street 
bridge, mile 0.7, and the Grand Avenue bridge, mile 1.3, across 
Quinnipiac River, and the Chapel Street bridge, mile 0.4 across Mill 
River, shall operate as follows:
    (a) The draws shall open on signal; except as follows:

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    (1) From 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., noon to 12:15 p.m., 12:45 p.m. to 1 
p.m., and 4:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m., the draws need not be opened.
    (2) From 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. from October 1 through April 30, the draw 
of the Ferry Street bridge, Quinnipiac River, shall open on signal, 
unless the drawtender is at the Grand Avenue or Chapel Street bridges. 
In this event, a delay of up to one hour may be expected.
    (3) From 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., the draw of the Grand Avenue bridge, 
Quinnipiac River, shall open on signal if at least one hour notice is 
given to the drawtender at the Ferry Street bridge. In the event that 
the drawtender is at the Chapel Street bridge, a delay of up to an 
additional hour may be expected.
    (4) From 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., the draw of the Chapel Street bridge, 
Mill River, shall open on signal if at least one hour notice is given to 
the drawtender at Ferry Street bridge. In the event that the drawtender 
is at the Grand Avenue bridge, a delay of up to an additional hour may 
be expected.
    (b) Public vessels of the United States, state or local vessels used 
for public safety, commercial vessels and vessels in distress, shall 
notify the operator of the Tomlinson and the Ferry Street bridges and 
shall be passed through each of the bridges listed in this section as 
soon as possible at anytime.
    (c) The sound signals for requesting the opening of each bridge are 
as follows:
    (1) The Tomlinson bridge, two short blasts of a whistle or horn.
    (2) The Ferry Street bridge, one short blast of a whistle or horn.
    (3) The Grand Avenue bridge, one prolonged blast of a whistle or 
horn.
    (4) The Chapel Street bridge, three short blasts of a whistle or 
horn.
    (d) The drawtender shall acknowledge sound signals in the following 
manner:
    (1) When the draw can be opened immediately, the same signal as the 
requesting signal.
    (2) When the draw cannot be opened immediately, or is open and must 
close, the drawtender shall sound four short blasts of a whistle or 
horn, to be repeated until acknowledged by the vessel by the same 
signal.
    (3) When the draw can be reopened, the drawtender shall sound the 
opening signal and open the draw if any vessels are waiting to pass.
    (e) The following visual signal may be used in addition to sound 
signals for requesting the opening of each bridge when sound signals may 
not be heard. A white flag by day or a white light by night shall be 
swung in full circle at arm's length in full sight of the bridge and 
facing the draw.
    (f) The drawtender shall acknowledge visual signals in the following 
manner:
    (1) When the draw can be opened immediately, a white flag by day or 
a green light by night swung up and down vertically a number of times in 
full sight of the vessel.
    (2) When the draw cannot be opened immediately, or is open and must 
close, a red flag by day or a red light by night, swung back and forth 
horizontally in full sight of the vessel, to be repeated until 
acknowledged by the vessel by the same signal.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 43459, Oct. 29, 1984, as amended by CGD3 85-42, 50 FR 
26711, June 28, 1985]

Sec. 117.215  Niantic River.

    (a) The draw of the Amtrak bridge, mile 0.0 at Niantic, shall open 
on signal; except that, from April 1 through October 31 from 8 p.m. to 4 
a.m. and from November 1 through March 31 from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., the 
draw shall open on signal if at least one hour notice is given. When a 
train scheduled to cross the bridge without stopping has entered the 
drawbridge block, a delay in opening the draw may occur until the train 
has cleared the block.
    (b) The draw of the S156 Bridge, mile 0.1, at Niantic, shall open on 
signal; except that, from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m., and 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., Monday 
through Friday, except holidays, the draw shall open only for the 
passage of commercial vessels. From December 1 through March 31, from 8 
p.m. to 4 a.m., the draw shall open on signal if at least six hours 
notice is given by calling the number posted at the bridge.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984; 49 FR 37381, Sept. 24, 1984; 
CGD01-99-087, 64 FR 61519, Nov. 12, 1999]

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Sec. 117.217  Norwalk River.

    (a) The draw of the Washington Street S136 bridge, mile 0.0 at 
Norwalk, shall open on signal; except that, from 7 a.m. to 8:45 a.m., 
11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday 
except holidays, the draw need not be opened for the passage of vessels 
that draw less than 14 feet of water. The opening signal is three short 
blasts. Vessels drawing 14 feet of water or more shall add one prolonged 
blast after the three short blasts.
    (b) The draw of the Metro-North ``WALK'' bridge, mile 0.1 at 
Norwalk, shall open on signal as follows:
    (1) From 5 a.m. to 9 p.m., except that, from Monday through Friday 
excluding holidays, the draw need not be opened from 7 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. 
and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., unless an emergency exists.
    (2) Only once in any 60-minute period from 5:45 a.m. to 7 a.m. and 6 
p.m. to 7:45 p.m.
    (3) From 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., if at least four hours notice is given.
    (4) A delay of up to 20 minutes may be expected if a train is 
approaching so closely that it may not be safely stopped.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as amended by CGD3 85-42, 50 FR 
26711, June 28, 1985]

Sec. 117.219  Pequonnock River.

    (a) Public vessels of the United States and vessels in distress 
shall be passed through the draw of each bridge as soon as possible.
    (b) The Stratford Avenue Bridge, mile 0.1, at Bridgeport, shall open 
on signal; except that, from 6:45 a.m. to 7:15 a.m., 7:45 a.m. to 8:15 
a.m., 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., and 4:30 p.m. to 6:10 p.m., the draw need 
not open for the passage of vessels. From December 1 through March 31, 
from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., the draw shall open on signal if at least six-
hours notice is given by calling the number posted at the bridge.
    (c) The draw of the Metro-North ``PECK'' bridge, mile 0.3 at 
Bridgeport, shall open on the signal of three blasts as follows:
    (1) From 5:45 a.m. to 9 p.m. except:
    (i) From Monday through Friday, excluding holidays or emergencies, 
the draw need not be opened from 6:45 a.m. to 7:15 a.m., 7:45 a.m. to 
8:15 a.m., and 4:30 p.m. to 6:10 p.m.
    (ii) From Monday through Friday, excluding holidays or emergencies, 
the draws need not be opened more than once during the periods 5:45 a.m. 
to 6:45 a.m., 7:15 a.m. to 7:45 a.m., 8:15 a.m. to 9 a.m., and 6:10 p.m. 
to 8:15 p.m.
    (2) From 9 p.m. to 5:45 a.m., the draws shall open on signal if at 
least eight hours notice is given.
    (3) The draw need not open on signal if a train is approaching so 
closely that it may not be safely stopped; however, the delay in opening 
the draw shall not exceed 7 minutes from time of the request.
    (d) The draw of the Congress Street Bridge, mile 0.4 at Bridgeport, 
shall open on signal as follows:
    (1) From 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.; except that the draw need not open for 
the passage of other than commercial vessels from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 
p.m. and for all vessels from 4:30 p.m. to 6:10 p.m.
    (2) From 9 p.m. to 8 a.m., if at least eight hours notice is given; 
except that the draw need not open for the passage of vessels from 6:45 
a.m. to 7:15 a.m.; and from 7:45 a.m. to 8 a.m.
    (3) The opening signal is two prolonged blasts followed by two short 
blasts.
    (e) The draw of the East Washington Street bridge mile 0.6, shall 
open on the signal of one prolonged blast followed by two short blasts 
if at least 24 hours notice is given.
    (f) The draw of the Grand Street bridge mile 0.9 at Bridgeport need 
not be opened for the passage of vessels. However, the draw shall be 
returned to operable condition within 12 months after notification by 
the District Commander to do so.

[CGD3 85-42, 50 FR 26711, June 28, 1985; 50 FR 43387, Oct. 25, 1985; 
CGD01-99-086; 64 FR 61522, Nov. 12, 1999]

Sec. 117.221  Saugatuck River.

    (a) The draw of each moveable bridge shall open at all times as soon 
as possible for passage of a public vessel of the United States, vessel 
in tow or for a vessel in distress.
    (b) The draw of the Metro-North ``SAGA'' Bridge, mile 1.1 at 
Saugatuck shall operate as follows:
    (1) Year-round need not open:

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    (i) Weekdays from 7 a.m. to 8:10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. except 
on Federal holidays;
    (ii) From 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
    (2) From October 1-May 31, open on signal:
    (i) Weekdays from 8:10 a.m.-4 p.m.;
    (ii) Weekends and Federal holidays 7 a.m.-4 p.m.;
    (iii) If at least eight hours notice is given: daily, from 5 a.m.-7 
a.m., 4 p.m.-5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.-9 p.m., and weekends and Federal 
holidays from 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m.
    (3) From June 1-September 30, open on signal 5 a.m.-9 p.m., except 
as provided in paragraph (b)(1)(i) of this section.
    (4) A delay in opening the draw not to exceed 10 minutes may occur 
when a train scheduled to cross the bridge without stopping has entered 
the drawbridge block.
    (c) The draw of the Route 136 Bridge, mile 1.3 at Saugatuck shall 
operate as follows:
    (1) Year-round, need not open weekdays, except Federal holidays, 
from 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
    (2) From April 15-October 31, open on signal if at least two hours 
notice is given, except as provided in paragraph (c)(1) of this section.
    (3) From November 1-April 14, open on signal:
    (i) From 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. if at least eight hours notice is 
given;
    (ii) From 3 p.m. to 8:30 a.m., if at least 24 hours notice is given, 
except as provided in paragraph (c)(1) of this section.

[CGD 82-087, 50 FR 13319, Apr. 4, 1985]

Sec. 117.223  Shaw Cove.

    The draw of the Amtrak bridge, mile 0.0 at New London, shall open on 
signal from December 1 through March 31 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday 
through Friday. From December 1 through March 31 from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m. 
and on Saturdays and Sundays, the draw shall open on signal if at least 
eight hours notice is given. From April 1 through November 30 from 5 
a.m. to 10 p.m., the draw shall open on signal; and, from 10 p.m. to 5 
a.m., the draw shall open on signal if at least one hour notice is 
given. A delay of up to 10 minutes may be expected if a train is 
approaching so closely that it may not be safety stopped. When a vessel 
is in an emergency that may endanger life or property, the draw shall 
open as soon as possible.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984; 49 FR 43459, Oct. 29, 1984]

Sec. 117.224  Thames River.

    The draw of the Amtrak bridge, mile 3.0 in New London, shall open--
    (a) Immediately on signal for vessels owned or operated by the 
United States Government, state and local vessels used for public 
safety, vessels in an emergency, and commercial vessels; except, when a 
train scheduled to cross the bridge without stopping has passed the 
Midway, Groton, or New London stations and is in motion toward the 
bridge, the draw shall not be opened for the passage of any vessel until 
the train has crossed the bridge; and
    (b) As soon as practicable for all other vessels but no later than 
20 minutes after the signal to open is given.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 43459, Oct. 29, 1984]

Sec. 117.225  Yellow Mill Channel.

    The draw of the Stratford Avenue bridge, mile 0.3 at Bridgeport, 
shall open on signal if at least 24 hours notice is given. Public 
vessels of the United States and vessels in distress shall be passed as 
soon as possible.

                                Delaware

Sec. 117.231  Brandywine Creek.

    The draw of the Conrail bridge, mile 1.1, the Church Street bridge, 
mile 1.3, and the Sixteenth Street bridge, mile 1.7, all at Wilmington, 
need not be opened for the passage of vessels.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as amended by CGD3 85-42, 50 FR 
26712, June 28, 1985]

Sec. 117.233  Broad Creek.

    The draws of the Conrail bridge, mile 8.0, the Poplar Street bridge, 
mile 8.2, and the US13A bridge, mile 8.2, all at Laurel, shall open on 
signal if at least four hours notice is given.

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Sec. 117.235  Chesapeake and Delaware Canal.

    The draw of the Conrail bridge, mile 7.7, shall open on signal. The 
following light signals, located in the center of the drawspan on both 
sides of the bridge, shall be used:
    (a) When the draw is to be opened immediately, one fixed amber 
light.
    (b) When the draw is not ready to be opened, one flashing red light.

Sec. 117.237  Christina River.

    (a) The owners of the bridges on this waterway:
    (1) Shall provide and keep in good legible condition two board gages 
painted white with black figures not less than six inches high to 
indicate the vertical clearance under the closed draw at all stages of 
the tide. The gages shall be so placed on the bridges that they are 
plainly visible to the operator of each vessel approaching the bridge 
either up or downstream.
    (2) Shall open on signal except that the draw of a railroad bridge 
need not be opened when a train is in the bridge block, approaching the 
bridge, or within 5 minutes of the passage of a passenger train; but in 
no event shall the opening of the draw be delayed more than 10 minutes.
    (b) The draw of the Third Street Bridge, mile 2.3 and Walnut Street 
bridge, mile 2.8, both at Wilmington shall open on signal. The draw of 
the Market Street Bridge, mile 3.0 at Wilmington shall open on signal if 
at least eight hours notice in given. From 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. and 4:30 
p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday except holidays, the draws of 
these three bridges need not be opened for the passage of vessels. Any 
vessel which has passed through one or more of these bridges immediately 
prior to a closed period and which requires passage through the other 
bridge or bridges in order to continue to its destination shall be 
passed through the draw or draws of the bridge or bridges without delay. 
The draws of these bridges shall open at all times as soon as possible 
for passage of a public vessel of the United States.
    (c) The draws of the Conrail bridges, at miles 4.1 and 4.2, both at 
Wilmington, shall open on signal from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. if at least 24 
hours notice is given. From 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., the draws need not be 
opened for the passage of vessels.
    (d) The draw of the SH141 bridge, mile 7.5 at Wilmington, shall open 
on signal if at least 24 hours notice is given.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as amended by CGD3 84-06, 49 FR 
33448, Aug. 23, 1984, CGD3 85-42, 50 FR 26712, June 28, 1985; CGD 87-
035, 52 FR 33812, Sept. 8, 1987]

Sec. 117.239  Lewes and Rehoboth Canal.

    The draws of the Delaware highway bridges, mile 2.0 and 7.0, both at 
Rehoboth, shall open on signal from May 1 through October 31 from 7 a.m. 
to 8 p.m. and from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. if at least two hours notice is 
given. From November 1 through April 30, the draws shall open on signal 
if at least 24 hours notice is given.

Sec. 117.241  Mispillion River.

    The draws of the S14 bridge, mile 11.0 at Milford, shall open on 
signal if at least two hours notice is given.

Sec. 117.243  Nanticoke River.

    The draw of the Norfolk Southern Railway Bridge across the Nanticoke 
River, at mile 39.4, at Seaford, Delaware will operate as follows:
    (a) From March 15 through November 15 the draw will open on signal 
for all vessels except that, from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. at least 2\1/2\ 
hours notice will be required.
    (b) At all times from November 16 through March 14 the draw will 
open on signal if at least 2\1/2\ hours notice is given.
    (c) When notice is required, the owner operator of the vessel must 
provide the bridge tender with an estimated time of passage by calling 
717-541-2151/2140.

[CGD05-02-020, 68 FR 16955, Apr. 8, 2003]

Sec. 117.245  Smyrna River.

    The draw of the Delaware highway bridge, mile 4.0 at Flemings 
Landing, shall open on signal if at least 24 hours notice is given.

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                          District of Columbia

Sec. 117.253  Anacostia River.

    (a) The draw of the Frederick Douglass Memorial (South Capitol 
Street) bridge, mile 1.2, shall open on signal if at least 24 hours 
notice is given. The draw is closed to the passage of vessels on each 
Presidential Inauguration Day and may occasionally be closed without 
advance notice to permit uninterrupted transit of dignitaries across the 
bridge.
    (b) CONRAIL bridge, mile 3.4.
    (1) The draw of the shall open on signal:
    (i) At all times for public vessels of the United States, state and 
local government vessels, commercial vessels, and any vessels in an 
emergency involving danger to life or property.
    (ii) Between 9 a.m. and 12 noon and between 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. from 
May 15 through September 30.
    (iii) Between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. from May 15 through September 30 if 
notice is given to the bridgetender not later than 6 p.m. on the day for 
which the opening is requested.
    (iv) At all other times, if at least eight hours notice is given.
    (2) The owners of the bridge shall provide and keep in good legible 
condition two board gages painted white with black figures not less than 
six inches high to indicate the vertical clearance under the closed draw 
at all stages of tide. The gages shall be placed on the bridge so that 
they are plainly visible to the operator of any vessel approaching the 
bridge from either upstream or downstream.
    (3) The owners of the bridge shall provide and keep in good legible 
condition signs providing a 24-hour emergency telephone number which may 
be called to arrange for bridge openings. The signs shall be painted in 
contrasting colors with letters and numbers not less than six inches 
high. The signs shall be placed on the bridge so that they are plainly 
visible to the operator of any vessel approaching the bridge from either 
upstream or downstream.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984; 49 FR 37381, Sept. 24, 1984, as 
amended by CGD5-88-004, 53 FR 9627, Mar. 23, 1988; CGD05-95-081, 61 FR 
57586, Nov. 7, 1996]

Sec. 117.255  Potomac River.

    (a) The draw of the Woodrow Wilson Memorial (I-95) bridge, mile 
103.8, between Alexandria, Virginia, and Oxon Hill, Maryland--
    (1) Shall open on signal at any time only for a vessel in distress, 
notwithstanding the provisions of Sec. 117.31.
    (2) Shall open for the passage of a commercial vessel at any time 
except:
    (i) Monday through Friday (except Federal holidays), 5 a.m. to 10 
a.m. and 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
    (ii) Saturday, Sunday, and Federal holidays, 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
    (3) Need not open for the passage of a commercial vessel under 
paragraph (a)(2) of this section unless--
    (i) The owner or operator of the vessel provides the bridge tender 
with an estimate of the approximate time of that passage at least 12 
hours in advance at (202) 727-5522; and
    (ii) the owner or operator of the vessel notifies the bridge tender 
at least 4 hours in advance of the requested time for that passage.
    (4) Shall open for the passage of a recreational vessel at any time 
except:
    (i) Monday through Friday (except Federal holidays), 5 a.m. to 12 
midnight;
    (ii) Saturday, Sunday, and Federal holidays, 7 a.m. to 12 midnight, 
except as provided in paragraph (a)(4)(iii) of this section;
    (iii) Notwithstanding paragraph (a)(4)(ii) of this section, the 
bridge may open beginning at 10 p.m. on Saturday, Sunday, or a Federal 
holiday for the passage of a recreational vessel if the owner or 
operator of the vessel notifies the Bridge Tender of the time of that 
passage by not later than 12 hours before that time.
    (5) Need not open for the passage of a recreational vessel under 
paragraph (a)(4) of this section unless--
    (i) The owner or operator of the vessel provides the bridge tender 
with an estimate of the approximate time of that passage at least 12 
hours in advance at (202) 727-5522; and
    (ii) the owner or operator of the vessel notifies the bridge tender 
at least 4 hours in advance of the requested time for that passage.
    (6) A recreational vessel may pass through the drawspan at any time 
it is

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open for the passage of a commercial vessel.
    (b) The draws of all other bridges need not be opened for the 
passage of vessels.

[CGD 90-064, 57 FR 54178, Nov. 17, 1992]

                                 Florida

Sec. 117.261  Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway from St. Marys River to Key 
          Largo.

    (a) General. Public vessels of the United States, tugs with tows, 
and vessels in a situation where a delay would endanger life or property 
shall, upon proper signal, be passed through the draw of each bridge 
listed in this section at any time.
    (b) McCormick Bridge, mile 747.5 at Jacksonville Beach. The draw 
shall open on signal; except that during April, May, October and 
November from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through 
Friday except Federal holidays, the draw need open only on the hour and 
half hour. During April, May, October and November from 12 noon to 6 
p.m. Saturdays, Sundays and Federal holidays, the draw need open only on 
the hour and half hour.
    (c) Vilano Beach (SR A1A), Mile 778 at Vilano Beach. The draw shall 
open on signal, except that from March 15 through December 15, from 7 
a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, except federal holidays, and from 
9 a.m. to sunset on Saturdays, Sundays and federal holidays, the draw 
need open only on the hour, twenty minutes after the hour, and forty 
minutes after the hour.
    (d) Bridge of Lions (SR A1A) bridge, mile 777.9 at St. Augustine. 
The draw shall open on signal; except that, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. the 
draw need open only on the hour and half-hour; however, the draw need 
not open at 8 a.m., 12 noon, and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday except 
Federal holidays. From 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays and 
Federal holidays the draw need only open on the hour and half-hour.
    (e)-(f) [Reserved]
    (g) Memorial bridge, mile 830.6 at Daytona Beach. The draw shall 
open on signal; except that, from 7:45 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. 
to 5:45 p.m. Monday through Saturday except Federal holidays, the draw 
need open only at 8:15 a.m. and 5:15 p.m.
    (h) Coronado Beach bridge (SR 44), mile 845 at New Smyrna Beach. The 
Coronado Beach bridge (SR 44), mile 845, shall open on signal, except 
that from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m., each day of the week, the draw need only 
open on the hour, twenty minutes past the hour and forty minutes past 
the hour.
    (i) [Reserved]
    (j) NASA Railroad bridge, mile 876.6 at Kennedy Space Center.
    (1) The draw is not constantly tended.
    (2) The draw is normally in the fully open position displaying 
flashing green lights to indicate that vessels may pass.
    (3) When a train approaches the bridge, it stops and the operator 
initiates a command to lower the bridge. The lights go to flashing red 
and the draw lowers and locks, providing scanning equipment reveals 
nothing under the draw. The draw remains down until a manual raise 
command is initiated, or will raise automatically 5 minutes after the 
intermediate track circuit is no longer occupied by a rail car.
    (4) After the train has cleared, the draw opens and the lights 
return to flashing green.
    (k) State Road 402, Max Brewer bridge, mile 878.9 at Titusville. The 
draw shall open on signal; except that, from 6 a.m. to 7:15 a.m. and 
3:15 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except federal holidays, 
the draw need not open.
    (l) John F. Kennedy Space Center bridge, mile 885 at Addison Point. 
The draw shall open on signal; except that, from 6:30 a.m. to 8 a.m. and 
3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays, the 
draw need not open.
    (m)-(n) [Reserved]
    (o) Jensen Beach (SR 707a) bridge, mile 981.4 at Stuart. The draw 
shall open on signal; except that from December 1 through May 1, from 7 
a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, except federal holidays, the draw 
need open only on the hour and half-hour.
    (p) Ernest Lyons (SR A1A) bridge, mile 984.9 at Stuart. The draw 
shall open on signal; except that, from December 1 through May 1, from 7 
a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, except federal

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holidays, the draw need open only on the hour and half-hour.
    (q) [Reserved]
    (r) The draw of the Donald Ross Road Bridge, mile 1009.3 shall open 
on signal, except that from 1 October to 31 May, Monday through Friday, 
except federal holidays, from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., the 
draw need open only on the hour, quarter-hour, half-hour, and three 
quarter-hour.
    (s) PGA Boulevard Bridge, mile 1012.6. The draw shall open on 
signal; except that, from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Monday 
through Friday except Federal holidays, the draw need open only on the 
quarter-hour and three-quarter hour. On Saturdays, Sundays and Federal 
holidays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., the draw need open only on the hour, 20 
minutes after the hour, and 40 minutes after the hour. On weekdays 
except Federal holidays from November 1 through April 30 from 9 a.m. to 
4 p.m., the draw need open only on the hour, 20 minutes after the hour, 
and 40 minutes after the hour.
    (t) Parker (US 1) bridge, mile 1013.7. The draw shall open on 
signal; except that, from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday 
through Friday except Federal holidays, the draw need open only on the 
hour and half-hour. On Saturdays, Sundays and Federal holidays from 8 
a.m. to 6 p.m., the draw need open only on the hour, 20 minutes after 
the hour, and 40 minutes after the hour. On weekdays except Federal 
holidays from November 1 through April 30 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., the 
draw need open only on the hour, 20 minutes after the hour, and 40 
minutes after the hour.
    (u) Flagler Memorial (SR A1A) bridge, mile 1021.9 at Palm Beach. The 
draw shall open on signal, except that from October 1 to May 31, Monday 
through Friday except Federal holidays, from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 
from 4 p.m. to 5:45 p.m., the draw need open only at 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 
p.m.; and from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., the draw need open only on the hour 
and half-hour.
    (v) Royal Park (SR 704) bridge, mile 1022.6 at Palm Beach. The draw 
shall open on signal, except that from October 1 through May 31, Monday 
through Friday except Federal holidays, from 7:45 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. and 
from 3:30 p.m. to 5:45 p.m., the draw need open only at 8:45 a.m., 4:30 
p.m., and 5:15 p.m. and from (9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., the draw need open 
only on the quarter-hour and three-quarter hour.
    (w) Southern Boulevard (SR 700/80) bridge, mile 1024.7 at Palm 
Beach. The draw shall open on signal, except that, from October 1 
through May 31, Monday through Friday except Federal holidays, from 7:30 
a.m. to 9:15 a.m. and from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., the draw need open 
only at 8:15 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. and from 9:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., the 
draw need open only on the quarter-hour and three-quarter hour.
    (x) Ocean Avenue bridge, mile 1031.0 at Lantana. The draw shall open 
on signal; except that, from December 1 to April 30, from 7 a.m. to 6 
p.m. Monday through Friday, and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays, 
Sundays and federal holidays, the bridge need open only on the hour, 
quarter-hour, half-hour, and three-quarter-hour.
    (y) [Reserved]
    (z) N.E. 8th Street bridge, mile 1038.7 at Delray Beach. The draw 
shall open on signal; except that, from November 1 to May 31, from 11 
a.m. to 6 p.m., on Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal holidays, the draw 
need open only on the hour, quarter-hour, half-hour, and three quarter-
hour.
    (aa) Atlantic Avenue (SR806) bridge, mile 1039.6 at Delray Beach. 
The draw shall open on signal; except that, from November 1 to May 31 
from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, the draw need open only on 
the hour and half-hour.
    (aa-1) Boca Club, Camino Real bridge, mile 1048.2 at Boca Raton. The 
draw shall open on signal, except that from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., the draw 
need open only on the hour, quarter-hour, half hour, and three quarter-
hour.
    (bb) Hillsboro Boulevard (SR 810) bridge, mile 1050.0 at Deerfield 
Beach. The draw shall open on signal; except that, from October 1 
through May 31, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., on Monday through Thursday, the 
draw need open only on the hour, 20 minutes after the hour, and 40 
minutes after the hour; and from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., on Friday through 
Sunday and federal holidays, the draw need open only on the hour and 
half-hour.

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    (cc) N.E. 14th Street bridge, mile 1055.0 at Pompano. The draw shall 
open on signal; except that, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., the draw need open 
only on the quarter-hour and three-quarter hour.
    (dd) Atlantic Boulevard (SR814) bridge, mile 1056.0 at Pompano. The 
draw shall open on signal; except that, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., the draw 
need open only on the hour and half-hour.
    (ee) Commercial Boulevard bridge (SR 870), mile 1059.0, at 
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. The draws shall open on signal; except that, from 
November 1 through May 15 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, 
the draw need open only on the hour, quarter-hour, half-hour, and three-
quarter hour, and from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays, and 
federal holidays, the draw need open only on the hour, 20 minutes after 
the hour, and 40 minutes after the hour.
    (ff) Oakland Park Boulevard Bridge, mile 1060.5 at Fort Lauderdale. 
The draw shall open on signal; except that from November 15 through May 
15 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Friday, the draw need open 
only on the hour, 20 minutes past the hour, and 40 minutes past the 
hour, and from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal 
holidays, the draw need open only on the hour, quarter-hour, half-hour, 
and three-quarter hour.
    (gg) The draw of the East Sunrise Boulevard drawbridge (SR 838), 
mile 1062.6, at Fort Lauderdale shall open on signal; except that from 
November 15 to May 15, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., the draw need open only 
on the hour, quarter-hour, half-hour and three-quarter hour.
    (hh) The draw of the Brooks Memorial (S.E. 17th Street) bridge, mile 
1065.9 at Fort Lauderdale, shall open on signal; except that from 7 a.m. 
to 7 p.m. the draw need open only on the hour and half-hour.
    (ii) [Reserved]
    (jj) Hollywood Beach Boulevard (SR820) bridge, mile 1072.2 at 
Hollywood. The draw shall open on signal; except that from November 15 
through May 15 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., the draw need open only on the 
hour and half-hour. From May 16 through November 14 on Saturdays, 
Sundays, and Federal holidays, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., the draw need open 
only on the hour and half-hour.
    (kk) Hallandale Beach Boulevard (SR824) bridge, mile 1074.0 at 
Hallandale. The draw shall open on signal; except that, from 7:15 a.m. 
to 6:15 p.m., the draw need open only on the quarter-hour and three-
quarter hour.
    (ll) N.E. 163rd Street (SR826) bridge, mile 1078.0 at Sunny Isles. 
The draw shall open on signal; except that, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on 
Monday through Friday except Federal holidays, and from 10 a.m. to 6 
p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal holidays, the draw need open 
only on the quarter-hour and three-quarter hour.
    (mm) Broad Causeway bridge, mile 1081.4 at Bay Harbor Islands. The 
draw shall open on signal; except that, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., the draw 
need open only on the quarter-hour and three-quarter hour.
    (nn) West Span of the Venetian Causeway, mile 1088.6 at Miami. The 
draw shall open on signal; except that, from November 1 through April 
30, Monay through Friday except Federal holidays, from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. 
and 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., the draw need be opened only on the hour and 
half-hour.
    (oo) MacArthur Causeway bridge, mile 1088.8 at Miami. The draw shall 
open on signal; except that, from November 1 through April 30 from 7 
a.m. to 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., the draw need open only on 
the hour and half-hour.
    (pp) [Reserved]
    (qq) Jewfish Creek, mile 1134, Key Largo. The draw shall open on 
signal; except that from 10 a.m. to sunset, Thursday through Sunday and 
federal holidays, the draw need open only on the hour and half hour.
    (rr)-(ss) [Reserved]
    (tt) The Sheridan Street Bridge, mile 1070.5 at Hollywood, need only 
open a single leaf of the bridge on the hour, 20 minutes after the hour, 
and 40 minutes after the hour, except that from 6:01 p.m. July 3, 2003, 
until 6 p.m. on September 26, 2003, both leaves of the bridge will open 
at these times if the drawtender receives two hours advance notice 
requesting a double-leaf opening.

[CGD7-84-29, 50 FR 51248, Dec. 16, 1985]

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    Editorial Note: For Federal Register citations to Sec. 117.261, see 
the List of CFR Sections Affected, which appears in the Finding Aids 
section of the printed volume and on GPO Access.

    Effective Date Note: By CGD07-03-051, 68 FR 35297, June 13, 2003, 
paragraph (tt) was added, effective June 5, 2003, until Sept. 26, 2003.

Sec. 117.263  Banana River.

    (a) The draw of the Mathers (SR A-1-A) Bridge, mile 0.5 at Indian 
Harbor Beach, shall open on signal; except that, from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. 
Monday through Friday except Federal holidays, the draw shall open on 
signal if at least two hours notice is given.
    (b) The draw of the NASA Causeway bridge, mile 27.6 at Cape 
Canaveral, shall open on signal if at least four hours notice is given 
to the NASA Security Office by telephone or in person.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 26721, June 29, 1984]

Sec. 117.267  Big Carlos Pass.

    The draw of the SR865 bridge, mile 0.0 between Estero Island and 
Black Island, shall open on signal; except that, the draw need not be 
opened from 7 p.m. to 8 a.m.

Sec. 117.268  Billy's Creek.

    The draw of the State Road 80 bridge at Fort Myers need not be 
opened for the passage of vessels; however, the draw shall be restored 
to operable condition within 6 months after notification by the District 
Commander to do so.

[CGD 07-98-009, 63 FR 67402, Dec. 7, 1998]

Sec. 117.269  Biscayne Bay.

    The draw of the East Span of the Venetian Causeway bridge, between 
Miami and Miami Beach, shall open on signal; except that, from November 
1 through April 30 from 7:15 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. to 6:15 
p.m. Monday through Friday, the draw need not be opened. However, the 
draws shall open at 7:45 a.m., 8:15 a.m., 5:15 p.m., and 5:45 p.m. if 
any vessels are waiting to pass. The draw shall open on signal on 
Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, and Washington's 
Birthday. The draw shall open at any time for public vessels of the 
United States, tugs with tows, regularly scheduled cruise vessels, and 
vessels in distress.

Sec. 117.271  Blackwater River.

    (a) The draw of the CSX Transportation Railroad bridge, mile 2.8 at 
Milton, shall open on signal; except that, from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., the 
draw shall open on signal if at least eight hours notice is given.
    (b) [Reserved]

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as amended by CGD8-86-06, 51 FR 
29101, Aug. 14, 1986]

Sec. 117.272  Boot Key Harbor.

    The draw of the Boot Key Harbor drawbridge, mile 0.13, between 
Marathon and Book Key, shall open on signal; except that during the 
evening hours from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., the draw shall open on signal if 
at least 2 hours notice is given.

[CGD07-93-019, 58 FR 39146, July 22, 1993]

Sec. 117.273  Canaveral Barge Canal.

    (a) The draw of the Christa McAuliffe bridge, SR 3, mile 1.0, near 
Indianola shall open on signal from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. except that, from 
6:15 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Monday through Friday, 
except federal holidays, the draw need not open for the passage of 
vessels. From 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., the draw shall open on signal if at 
least three hours notice is given. The draw shall open as soon as 
possible for the passage of public vessels of the United States, tugs 
with tows and vessels in distress.
    (b) The draw of the SR401 bridge, mile 5.5 at Port Canaveral, shall 
open on signal; except that, from 6:30 a.m. to 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 
5:15 p.m. Monday through Friday except Federal holidays, the draw need 
not be opened for the passage of vessels. From 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., the 
draws shall open on signal if at least three hours notice is given. The 
draw shall open as soon as possible for the passage of pubic vessels of 
the United States, tugs with tows, and vessels in distress.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984; 49 FR 37381, Sept. 24, 1984, as 
amended by CGD7-90-79, 56 FR 4176, Feb. 4, 1991]

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Sec. 117.277  Clearwater Pass.

    (a) The draw of the SR 699 bridge shall open on signal except as 
provided below.
    (b) From 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays, and federal 
holidays the draw need open only on the hour, quarter hour, half hour, 
and three quarter hour. Public vessels of the United States, tugs with 
tows, and vessels in distress shall be passed at any time.
    (c) Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (b), the draw shall 
open on signal whenever a National Weather Service small craft advisory 
or warning for winds of greater force is in effect.
    (d) From 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. a delay of up to 10 minutes may be 
expected unless the drawtender has been contacted by telephone or 
radiotelephone.

[CGD7-84-18, 50 FR 29671, July 22, 1985, as amended by CGD7-88-36, 54 FR 
10542, Mar. 14, 1989]

Sec. 117.279  Coffeepot Bayou.

    The draw of the Snell Isle Boulevard bridge, mile 0.4 at St. 
Petersburg, need not be opened for the passage of vessels.

Sec. 117.283  Dunns Creek.

    The draw of the US17 bridge, mile 0.9 near Satsuma, shall open on 
signal if at least three hours notice is given.

Sec. 117.285  Grand Canal.

    (a) The draw of the Lansing Island bridge, mile 0.7, shall open on 
signal, except that during the evening hours from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. from 
Sunday evening until Friday morning, except on evenings preceeding a 
Federal holiday, the draw shall open on signal if at least 2 hours 
notice is given.
    (b) The draw of the Tortoise Island bridge, mile 2.6, shall open on 
signal; except that from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. from Sunday evening through 
Friday morning, the draw shall open on signal if at least 2 hours 
advance notice is given. From 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. on Friday and Saturday 
and on evenings immediately preceding Federal holidays, the draw shall 
open on signal if at least 30 minutes advance notice is given.

[CGD7-92-113, 58 FR 31474, June 3, 1993, as amended by CGD07-98-048, 64 
FR 30391, June 8, 1999]

Sec. 117.287  Gulf Intracoastal Waterway.

    (a) Public vessels of the United States, tugs with tows, and vessels 
in distress shall be passed through the draw of each bridge listed in 
this section at any time.
    (a-1) The draw of the Gasparilla Island Causeway drawbridge, mile 
34.3, at Placida shall open on signal; except that from January 1 to May 
31, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the draw need open only on the hour, quarter 
hour, half hour and three quarter hour.
    (a-2) The draw of the Venice Avenue bridge, mile 56.6 at Venice, 
shall open on signal, except that from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday 
through Friday except Federal holidays, the draw need open only at 10 
minutes after the hour, 30 minutes after the hour and 50 minutes after 
the hour and except between 4:35 p.m. and 5:35 p.m. when the draw need 
not open.
    (b) The draw of the Hatchett Creek (US-41) bridge, mile 56.9 at 
Venice, shall open on signal, except that, from 7 a.m. to 4:20 p.m., 
Monday through Friday except Federal holidays, the draw need open only 
on the hour, 20 minutes after the hour, and 40 minutes after the hour 
and except between 4:25 p.m. and 5:25 p.m. when the draw need not open. 
On Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal holidays from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. the 
draw need open only on the hour, quarter-hour, half-hour, and three 
quarter-hour.
    (b-1) The draw of the Siesta Drive bridge, mile 71.6 at Sarasota, 
Florida shall open on signal, except that from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday 
through Friday, except Federal holidays, the draw need open only on the 
hour, 20 minutes past the hour, and 40 minutes past the hour. On 
weekends and Federal holidays, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., the draw need 
open only on the hour, 20 minutes past the hour, and 40 minutes past the 
hour.
    (c) The draw of the Ringling Causeway (SR 780) bridge, mile 73.6, 
shall open on signal; except that, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., the draw need 
open only on the hour and half hour.
    (d)(1) The draw of the Cortez (SR 684) bridge, mile 87.4, shall open 
on signal; except that from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., the

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draw need open only on the hour, twenty minutes past the hour and forty 
minutes past the hour.
    (2) The draw of the Anna Maria (SR 64) bridge, mile 89.2, shall open 
on signal; except that from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., the draw need open only on 
the hour, twenty minutes past the hour and forty minutes past the hour.
    (3) [Reserved]
    (4) The draw of the Pinellas Bayway, Structure ``E'' (SR 679) 
bridge, mile 113.0 at St. Petersburg Beach, shall open on signal; except 
that from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. the draw need open only on the hour, 20 
minutes past the hour and 40 minutes past the hour.
    (e) The draw of the Pinellas Bayway, Structure ``C'' bridge, mile 
114, at St. Petersburg Beach shall open on signal; except that from 7 
a.m. to 7 p.m., the draw need open only on the hour, twenty minutes past 
the hour, and forty minutes past the hour.
    (f) The draw of the Corey Causeway (SR693) bridge, mile 117.7 at 
South Pasadena, shall open on signal; except that, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. 
Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays, and 
Federal holidays, the draw need be opened only on the hour, 20 minutes 
after the hour, and 40 minutes after the hour.
    (g) The draw of the Treasure Island Causeway bridge, mile 119.0, 
shall open on signal, except that from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. the draw need 
open only on the hour, quarter hour, half hour and three quarter hour. 
From 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. the draw shall open on signal if at least 10 
minutes advance notice is given.
    (h) The draw of the Welch Causeway (SR699) bridge, mile 122.8 at 
Madiera Beach, shall open on signal; except that, from 9:30 a.m. to 6 
p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal holidays, the draw need be 
opened only on the hour, 20 minutes after the hour, and 40 minutes after 
the hour.
    (i) The draw of the Belleair Causeway bridge, mile 131.8 at 
Clearwater, shall open on signal; except that, from 12 noon to 6 p.m., 
on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, the draw need be opened only on the 
hour, quarter hour, half hour, and three-quarter hour.
    (j) The draw of the Memorial Clearwater Causeway (SR60) bridge, mile 
136.0 at Clearwater, shall open on signal; except that, from 9 a.m. to 6 
p.m., the draw need be opened only on the hour, 20 minutes past the 
hour, and 40 minutes past the hour. From 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays, 
Sundays, and Federal holidays, the draw need be opened only on the hour 
and half hour.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as amended by CGD7-00-123, 67 
FR 5064, Feb. 4, 2002]


    Editorial Note: For Federal Register citations to Sec. 117.287, see 
the List of CFR Sections Affected, which appears in the Finding Aids 
section of the printed volume and on GPO Access.

Sec. 117.289  Hillsboro Inlet.

    The draw of the SR A-1-A bridge, mile 0.3 at Hillsboro Beach, shall 
open on signal; except that, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., the draw need be 
opened only on the hour, quarter hour, half hour, and three quarter 
hour. Public vessels of the United States, tugs with tows, and vessels 
in distress shall be passed at any time.

Sec. 117.291  Hillsborough River.

    (a) The draws of the bridges at Platt Street, mile 0.0, Brorein 
Street, mile 0.16, Kennedy Boulevard, mile 0.4, Cass Street, mile 0.7, 
Laurel Street, mile 1.0, West Columbus Drive, mile 2.3, and West 
Hillsborough Avenue, mile 4.8, shall open on signal if at least two 
hours notice is given; except that, the draws shall open on signal as 
soon as possible after a request by a public vessel of the United 
States, a vessel owned or operated by the State, county or local 
government and used for public safety purposes, or a vessel in distress.
    (b) The draw of the Seaboard System Railroad bridge, mile 0.7, shall 
open on signal from 4 p.m. to 12 midnight Monday through Friday. At all 
other times, the draw shall be maintained in the fully open position.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984; 49 FR 37381, Sept. 24, 1984, as 
amended by CGD7-92-56, 58 FR 15420, Mar. 23, 1993]

Sec. 117.295  Kissimmee River.

    The draw of the DSX Railroad bridge, mile 37.0, near Fort Basinger, 
shall open if at least 96 hours notice is given.

[CGD07-93-091, 59 FR 21932, Apr. 28, 1994]

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Sec. 117.297  Little Manatee River.

    The draw of the Seaboard System Railroad bridge, mile 2.4 at Ruskin, 
shall open on signal if at least three hours notice is given.

Sec. 117.300  Loxahatchee River.

    The draw of the Florida East Coast Railway bridge across the 
Loxahatchee River, mile 1.2 at Jupiter, operates as follows:
    (a) The bridge is not constantly tended.
    (b) The draw is normally in the fully open position, displaying 
flashing green lights to indicate that vessels may pass.
    (c) When a train approaches, the lights go to flashing red and a 
horn starts four blasts, pauses, and then continues four blasts. After 
an eight minute delay, the draw lowers and locks, providing the scanning 
equipment reveals nothing under the draw. The draw remains down for a 
period of eight minutes or while the approach track circuit is occupied.
    (d) After the train has cleared, the draw opens and the lights 
return to flashing green.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984; 49 FR 37381, Sept. 24, 1984]

Sec. 117.301  Massalina Bayou.

    The draw of the Tarpon Dock bascule span bridge, Massalina Bayou, 
mile 0.0 at Panama City, shall open on signal; except that from 9 p.m. 
until 11 p.m. on July 4, each year, the draw need not open for the 
passage of vessels. The draw will open at any time for a vessel in 
distress.

[66 FR 36467, July 12, 2001]

Sec. 117.303  Matlacha Pass.

    The draw of the SR78 bridge, mile 6.0 at Fort Myers, shall open on 
signal from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. and from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through 
Saturday. On Sundays the draw shall open on signal from 7 a.m. to 10 
a.m. and from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. At all other times, the draw need not be 
opened for the passage of vessels.

[CGD7-92-74, 57 FR 58711, Dec. 11, 1992]

Sec. 117.305  Miami River.

    The draw of each bridge from the mouth to and including N.W. 27th 
Avenue bridge, mile 3.7 at Miami, shall open on signal; except that, 
from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday 
except Federal holidays, the draws need not be opened for the passage of 
vessels. Public vessels of the United States and vessels in an emergency 
involving danger to life or property shall be passed at any time.

[CGD07-01-053, 66 FR 38580, July 19, 2001]

Sec. 117.307  Miami River, North Fork.

    The draw of the Seaboard System Railroad bridge, mile 5.3 at Miami, 
shall open on signal from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. 
At all other times, the draw shall open on signal if at least three 
hours notice is given.

Sec. 117.309  Nassau Sound.

    The draw of the Fernandina Port Authority (SR A-1-A) bridge, mile 
0.4 between Amelia Island and Talbot Island, shall open on signal from 6 
a.m. to 6 p.m. if at least six hours notice is given. The draw need not 
be opened from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Sec. 117.311  New Pass

    The draw of the State Road 789 bridge, mile 0.05, at Sarasota, need 
only open on the hour, twenty minutes past the hour, and forty minutes 
past the hour from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. From 6 p.m. to 7 a.m., the draw 
shall open on signal if at least 3 hours notice is given to the bridge 
tender. Public vessels of the United States, tugs with tows, and vessels 
in a situation where a delay would endanger life or property shall, upon 
proper signal, be passed at any time.

[CGD07-00-006, 66 FR 65105, Dec. 18, 2001]

Sec. 117.313  New River.

    (a) The draw of the S.E. Third Avenue bridge, mile 1.4 at Fort 
Lauderdale, shall open on signal; except that, from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 
a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, the draw need not 
be opened for the passage of vessels. Public vessels of the

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United States, regularly scheduled cruise vessels, tugs with tows, and 
vessels in distress shall be passed at any time.
    (b) The draw of the Andrews Avenue bridge, mile 2.3 at Fort 
Lauderdale, shall open on signal; however, the draw need not be opened 
for upbound vessels when the draw of the Florida East Coast railroad 
bridge, mile 2.5 at Fort Lauderdale, is in the closed position for the 
passage of a train.

Sec. 117.315  New River, South Fork.

    (a) The draw of the Southwest 12th Street bridge, mile 0.9 at Fort 
Lauderdale, shall open on signal; except that, from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 
a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, the draws need 
not be opened for the passage of vessels. Public vessels of the United 
States, regularly scheduled cruise vessels, tugs with tows, and vessels 
in distress shall be passed through the draw as soon as possible.
    (b) The draw of the SR84 bridge, mile 4.4 at Fort Lauderdale, shall 
open on signal if at least 24 hours notice is given. Public vessels of 
the United States, regularly scheduled cruise vessels, tugs with tows, 
and vessels in distress shall be passed through the draw as soon as 
possible.

Sec. 117.317  Okeechobee Waterway.

    (a) Exempt vessels. This term means public vessels of the United 
States, tugs with tows, and vessels in a situation where a delay would 
endanger life or property.
    (b) Evans Crary (SR A1A) bridge, mile 3.4 at Stuart. The draw shall 
open on signal; except that from December 1 through May 1, from 7 a.m. 
to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, except federal holidays, the draw need 
open only on the hour and half-hour. On Saturdays, Sundays, and federal 
holidays, December 1 through May 1, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., the draw need 
open only on the hour, 20 minutes after the hour, and 40 minutes after 
the hour. Exempt vessels shall be passed at any time.
    (c) Florida East Coast Railroad bridge, mile 7.4 at Stuart. The draw 
shall operate as follows:
    (1) The bridge is not constantly tended.
    (2) The draw is normally in the fully open position, displaying 
flashing green lights to indicate that vessels may pass.
    (3) When a train approaches the bridge, the navigation lights go to 
flashing red and a horn sounds four blasts, pauses, and then repeats 
four blasts. After an eight minute delay, the draw lowers and locks, 
providing the scanning equipment reveals nothing under the draw. The 
draw remains down for a period of eight minutes or while the approach 
track circuit is occupied.
    (4) After the train has cleared, the draw opens and the lights 
return to flashing green.
    (d) Roosevelt (US1) bridge, mile 7.4 at Stuart. The draw shall open 
on signal; except Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays, from 7 
a.m. to 6 p.m. the draw need open only on the hour and half hour. 
However, the draw need not open between 7:30 a.m. and 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. 
and 5:30 p.m. except at 8:15 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. On Saturdays, Sundays, 
and federal holidays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. the draw need open only on 
the hour, 20 minutes after the hour, and 40 minutes after the hour. When 
the adjacent railway bridge is in the closed position at the time of a 
scheduled opening the draw need not open, but it must then open 
immediately upon opening of the railroad bridge to pass all accumulated 
vessels. Exempt vessels shall be passed at any time.
    (e) Seaboard System Railroad bridge, mile 28.2 at Indiantown. The 
draw shall open on signal; except that, from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. the draw 
shall open on signal if at least three hours notice is given.
    (f) Florida East Coast Railroad bridge, mile 38.0, at Port Mayaca.
    (1) The bridge is not constantly tended.
    (2) The draw is normally in the fully open position displaying 
flashing green lights to indicate that vessels may pass.
    (3) When a train approaches the bridge it will stop and a crewmember 
will observe the waterway for approaching vessels, which will be allowed 
to pass. Upon manual signal, the bridge lights will go to flashing red, 
and the horn will sound four blasts,

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pause, then repeat four blasts, then the draw will lower and lock, 
providing scanning equipment reveals nothing under the span.
    (4) After the train has cleared, the draw will open, and the lights 
will return to flashing green.
    (g) Belle Glade Dike (SR 71) bridge, mile 60.7 between Torry Island 
and Lake Shore. The draw shall open on signal from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. 
Monday through Thursday, and from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday through 
Sunday. At all other times, the draw need not be opened for the passage 
of vessels.
    (h) Seaboard System Railroad bridge, mile 78.3 at Moore Haven. The 
draw shall open on signal; except that, from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. the draw 
need not be opened for the passage of vessels.
    (i) Highway bridges at Moore Haven (mile 78.4) La Belle (mile 
103.0), Denaud (mile 108.2), Alva (mile 116.0), and Olga (mile 126.3). 
The draws shall open on signal; except that, from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. the 
draws shall open on signal if at least three hours notice is given.
    (j) Sanibel Causeway bridge, mile 151 at Punta Rassa. The draw shall 
open on signal, except that from 7 a.m. until 6 p.m. Monday through 
Friday, except Federal holidays, the draw need only open on the hour and 
half hour. On Saturday, Sunday, and Federal holidays the draw shall open 
on signal, except that from 7 a.m. until 6 p.m., the draw need only open 
on the hour, quarter hour, half hour and three-quarter hour. From 10 
p.m. until 6 a.m. daily, the draw shall open on signal if at least five 
minutes advance notice is given to the bridge tender.

[CGD7 85-50, 51 FR 12319, Apr. 10, 1986, as amended by CGD7 87-06, 52 FR 
28693, Aug. 3, 1987; CGD 7-87-37, 53 FR 120, Jan. 5, 1988; CGD7-87-37, 
53 FR 17465, May 17, 1988; CGD7-90-37, 55 FR 42372, Oct. 19, 1990; CGD7-
90-22, 55 FR 48232, Nov. 20, 1990; CGD7-92-112, 58 FR 15421, Mar. 23, 
1993; CG07-93-025, 58 FR 36357, July 7, 1993; CGD07-94-85, 60 FR 66747, 
Dec. 26, 1995; CGD07-02-047, 67 FR 40608, June 13, 2002]

Sec. 117.319  Oklawaha River.

    (a) The draw of the Sharpes Ferry (SR 40) bridge, mile 55.1 shall 
open on signal if at least three hours notice is given.
    (b) The draw of the Moss Bluff (SR 464) bridge, mile 66.0, need not 
open for the passage of vessels.
    (c) The draw of the Muclan Farms bridge, mile 63.9, need not open 
for the passage of vessels.

[CGD7-85-15, 50 FR 29672, July 22, 1985, as amended by CGD7-87-49, 52 FR 
42649, Nov. 6, 1987; CGD07-02-008, 67 FR 50351, Aug. 2, 2002]

Sec. 117.323  Outer Clam Bay.

    The draw of the Clam Bay boardwalk shall open on signal between 9 
a.m. and 5 p.m., if at least one-hour advance notice is given. Between 5 
p.m. and 9 a.m., the draw will be left in the open position.

[CGD7-87-1, 52 FR 21953, June 10, 1987]

Sec. 117.325  St. Johns River.

    (a) The draw of the Main Street (US17) Bridge, mile 24.7, at 
Jacksonville, shall open on signal except that, from 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. 
and from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday except Federal 
holidays, the draws need not be opened for the passage of vessels. The 
draws shall open at any time for vessels in an emergency involving life 
or property.
    (b) The draw of the Fuller Warren (I10-I95) Bridge, mile 25.4, at 
Jacksonville, shall open on signal except that, from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. 
and from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday except Federal 
holidays, the draws need not be opened for the passage of vessels. From 
9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday except Federal holidays, except 
for tugs with tows, the draws need open only on the hour for the passage 
of vessels. The draws shall open at any time for vessels in an emergency 
involving life or property.
    (c) The draw of the Florida East Coast automated railroad bridge, 
mile 24.9, shall operate as follows:
    (1) The bridge shall be constantly tended and have a mechanical 
override capability for the automated operation. A radiotelephone shall 
be maintained at the bridge for the safety of navigation.
    (2) The draw is normally in the fully open position, displaying 
flashing green lights to indicate that vessels may pass.
    (3) When a train approaches, large signs on both the upstream and 
downstream sides of the bridge flash ``Bridge

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Coming Down,'' the lights go to flashing red, and siren signals sound. 
After an eight minute delay, the draw lowers and locks if there are no 
vessels under the draw. The draw remains down for a period of eight 
minutes or while the approach track circuit is occupied.
    (4) After the train has cleared, the draw opens and the lights 
return to flashing green.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as amended by CGD7-90-76, 55 FR 
47753, Nov. 15, 1990; CGD07-96-069, 62 FR 15843, Apr. 3, 1997]

Sec. 117.327  St. Marks River.

    The draw of the U.S. 98-SR30 bridge, mile 9.0 at Newport, need not 
be opened for the passage of vessels.

[CGD8-88-13, 54 FR 13064, Mar. 30, 1989]

Sec. 117.329  St. Marys River.

    The draws of US17 bridge, mile 23.0, and the Seaboard System 
Railroad bridge, mile 23.1, both at Kingsland, shall open on signal if 
at least 48 hours notice is given.

Sec. 117.331  Snake Creek.

    The draw of the Snake Creek bridge, at Islamorada, Florida, shall 
open on signal, except that from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., the draw need open 
only on the hour and half-hour.

[66 FR 57385, Nov. 15, 2001]

Sec. 117.333  Suwannee River.

    The draw of Suwannee River bridge, mile 35 at Old Town need not be 
opened for the passage of vessels, however, the draw shall be restored 
to operable condition within 6 months after notification by the District 
Commander to do so.

[CGD07-98-054, 64 FR 55419, Oct. 13, 1999]

Sec. 117.335  Taylor Creek.

    The draw of US441 bridge, mile 0.3 at Okeechobee, shall open on 
signal if at least two hours notice is given.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984; 49 FR 37381, Sept. 24, 1984]

Sec. 117.337  Trout River.

    The draw of the Seaboard System Railroad bridge, mile 0.9 at Panama 
Park, shall open on signal from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. From 10 p.m. to 6 
a.m., the draw shall open on signal if at least 12 hours notice is 
given.

Sec. 117.341  Whitcomb Bayou.

    The draw of the Beckett Bridge, mile 0.5, at Tarpon Springs, Florida 
shall open on signal if at least two hours notice is given.

[CGD7-87-60, 53 FR 3206, Feb. 4, 1988]

                                 Georgia

Sec. 117.351  Altamaha River.

    (a) The draws of all bridges, except the Seaboard System Railroad 
bridge, mile 59.4 at Doctortown, shall open on signal if at least 24 
hours notice is given.
    (b) The draw of the Seaboard System Railroad bridge, mile 59.4 at 
Doctortown, shall open on signal if at least seven days notice is given.

Sec. 117.353  Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, Savannah River to St. 
          Marys River.

    (a) General. Public vessels of the United States, tugs with tows, 
and vessels in a situation where a delay would endanger life or property 
shall, upon proper signal, be passed through the draw of each bridge in 
this section at any time.
    (b) Causton Bluff, SR 26, mile 579.9 near Causton Bluff. The draw 
shall open on signal, except that from 6:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. 
to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays the draw 
need open only at 7 a.m., 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

[CGD7 84-29, 50 FR 51249, Dec. 16, 1985, as amended by CGD7-87-12, 52 FR 
42647, Nov. 6, 1987; CGD7-87-76, 53 FR 2035, Jan. 26, 1988]

Sec. 117.359  Chattahoochee River.

    See Sec. 117.107, Chattahoochee River, listed under Alabama.

[CGD 92-015, 57 FR 37880, Aug. 21, 1992]

Sec. 117.361  Flint River.

    The draws of the CSX Transportation Railroad bridges, miles 28.0 and 
28.7, both at Bainbridge, shall open on signal if at least 15 days 
notice is given.

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Sec. 117.363  Ocmulgee River.

    The draws of each bridge shall open on signal if at least 24 hours 
notice is given.

Sec. 117.365  Oconee River.

    The draw of the SR46 bridge, mile 44.3 near Soperton, shall open on 
signal if at least 24 hours notice is given.

Sec. 117.367  Ogeechee River.

    (a) The draw of the Seaboard System Railroad bridge, mile 30.7 at 
Richmond Hill, shall open on signal if at least 15 days notice is given.
    (b) The draw of the highway bridge, mile 37.8 near Richmond Hill, 
need not be opened for the passage of vessels.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984; 49 FR 37381, Sept. 24, 1984]

Sec. 117.369  Satilla River.

    The draw of the Seaboard System Railroad bridge, mile 25.7 at 
Woodbine, shall open on signal if at least 24 hours notice is given.

Sec. 117.371  Savannah River.

    (a) The draw of the Houlihan bridge (US 17) mile 21.6 at Savannah 
shall open on signal if at least three hours advance notice is given to 
the Georgia Department of Transportation Area Engineer in Savannah.
    (b) The draw of the Seaboard System Railroad bridge, mile 27.4 near 
Hardeeville, South Carolina shall open on a signal if at least three 
hours advance notice is given. VHF radiotelephone communications will be 
maintained at the railroad's chief dispatcher's office in Savannah.
    (c) The draw of the CSX Transportation railroad bridge, mile 60.9, 
near Clyo, Georgia, shall open on signal if at least 48 hours advance 
notice is given. Openings can be arranged by contacting CSX 
Transportation on Channel 16 VHF or by telephone at 1 800 232-0146. VHF 
radiotelephone communications will be maintained at the dispatcher's 
office in Savannah, Georgia.
    (d) The draw of the Seaboard System Railroad bridge, mile 195.4 near 
Augusta, shall open on signal if at least three hours notice is given.

[CGD7-84-21, 49 FR 43955, Nov. 1, 1984, as amended by CGD7-84-01, 50 FR 
25073, June 17, 1985; CGD7-87-45, 53 FR 4394, Feb. 16, 1988; CGD7-90-08, 
56 FR 16008, Apr. 19, 1991]

Sec. 117.373  St. Marys River.

    See Sec. 117.329, St. Marys River, listed under Florida.

[CGD 92-015, 57 FR 37880, Aug. 21, 1992]

                                  Idaho

Sec. 117.381  Clearwater River.

    The draws of the Camas Prairie railroad bridge, mile 0.6 at 
Lewiston, shall open on signal if at least three hours notice is given 
to the Camas Prairie Railroad in Lewiston.

[CGD 82--025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as amended by USCG-2000-7223, 
65 FR 40056, June 29, 2000]

Sec. 117.383  Pend Oreille River.

    The draw of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad bridge, mile 
111.3 near Sand-point, need not be opened for the passage of vessels.

Sec. 117.385  Snake River.

    The drawspan of the U.S. 12 bridge, mile 140.0, between Lewiston, 
Idaho, and Clarkston, Washington, operates as follows:
    (a) The draw need not open for the passage of vessels except at 
these hours:
    (1) From March 15 through November 15 at 6 a.m., 10 a.m., 3 p.m., 7 
p.m., and 9 p.m.
    (2) From November 16 through March 14 at 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 2 p.m., 
and 3 p.m.
    (b) Requests for openings shall be given to the Washington State 
Department of Transportation.
    (1) Monday through Thursday of every week, except holidays, the draw 
shall open if at least two hours notice is given.
    (2) Friday through Sunday of every week, except holidays, the draw 
shall open if notice is given by 5 p.m. of the preceding Wednesday.
    (3) The draw shall open on holidays if notice is given by 5 p.m. two 
workdays, excluding Friday, preceding the holiday.

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    (4) The draw shall open at any time for the passage of vessels 
engaged in an emergency.

[CGD13-92-01, 57 FR 38608, Aug. 26, 1992]

                                Illinois

Sec. 117.389  Calumet River.

    The draws of the Conrail bridges, miles 1.4 and 1.5 at Chicago, 
operate as follows:
    (a) The draws shall open on signal; except that, if either one of 
the bridges is inoperable because of equipment breakdown, the other 
bridge need not be opened.
    (b) In addition to the signals prescribed in Sec. 117.15, the 
following special visual signals shall be used on the bridges:
    (1) When the draw cannot be opened immediately, or is open and must 
be closed promptly, two red lights are flashed alternately.
    (2) When the draw can be opened immediately, two amber lights are 
flashed alternately.
    (3) When the draw is open for passage, two green lights are flashed 
alternately.

Sec. 117.391  Chicago River.

    The draws of the bridges operated by the City of Chicago over the 
Main Branch of Chicago River, the bridges on the North Branch of Chicago 
River from the Main Branch to North Halsted Street, mile 2.65, and 
bridges on the South Branch of Chicago River from the Main Branch to 
South Ashland Avenue, mile 4.47, shall operate as follows:
    (a) For commercial vessels, all bridges shall open on signal if at 
least 12-hours advance notice is provided to the Chicago City Bridge 
Desk prior to the intended time of passage; except that, from Monday 
through Friday between the hours of 7 a.m. and 9:30 a.m., and between 
the hours of 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., except for Federal holidays, the 
draws need not open for the passage of vessels.
    (b) For recreational vessels:
    (1) From April 1 through November 30--
    (i) The draws shall be scheduled to open, before 1 p.m., twice on 
Saturdays and twice on Sundays if requests for passage have been 
received at least 20 hours in advance. If the bridges have been 
authorized to remain closed for portions of a Saturday or Sunday to 
accommodate special events, openings shall be scheduled after 1 p.m. as 
necessary to provide two openings per day.
    (ii) The draws shall open on Monday and Friday, after 6:30 p.m. Each 
opening requires notice that has been given at least 6 hours in advance 
of a vessel's requested time of passage.
    (iii) The draws shall open on Wednesdays at 10 a.m., or as soon 
thereafter as practical, if a request for passage has been given at 
least 20 hours in advance.
    (iv) The draws shall open at times in addition to those listed in 
paragraphs (b)(1)(i) through (b)(1)(iii) of this section, after notice 
has been given at least 20 hours in advance requesting passage for a 
flotilla of at least five vessels. However, the bridges need not open 
Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., and 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., 
except for Federal holidays.
    (2) From December 1 through March 31, the draws shall open on signal 
if at least 48 hours notice is given. However, the bridges need not open 
Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., and 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., 
except for Federal holidays.
    (c) The following bridges need not be opened for the passage of 
vessels: The draws of South Damen Avenue, mile 6.14, over South Branch 
of Chicago River; all highway drawbridges between South Western Avenue, 
mile 6.7, and Willow Springs Road, mile 19.4, over Chicago Sanitary and 
Ship Canal; North Halsted Street, mile 2.85, and Division Street, mile 
2.99, over North Branch Canal of Chicago River; and Division Street, 
mile 3.30, North Avenue, mile 3.81, Cortland Avenue, mile 4.48, Webster 
Avenue, mile 4.85, North Ashland Avenue, mile 4.90, and Union Pacific 
Railroad, mile 5.01, over North Branch of Chicago River.

[CGD09-95-023, 60 FR 52311, Oct. 6, 1995, as amended by CGD09-01-148, 67 
FR 31729, May 10, 2002]

Sec. 117.393  Illinois Waterway.

    (a) The draw of the automated Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad 
bridge, mile 88.8 at Beardstown, Illinois, operates as follows:

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    (1) The draw is normally maintained in the fully open position, 
displaying a green light to indicate that vessels may pass.
    (2) When a vessel is approaching and the draw is in the open 
position, contact shall be established by radiotelephone with the remote 
operator to assure that the draw remains open until passage is complete.
    (3) When a vessel is approaching and the draw is in the closed 
position, contact shall be established by radiotelephone with the remote 
operator. If the draw cannot be opened immediately, alternate flashing 
red lights are displayed. If the draw can be opened immediately, 
flashing amber lights are displayed.
    (4) When a train approaches the bridge and the draw is in the open 
position, the operator shall activate alternate flashing red lights on 
top of the draw, sound four short blasts, and scan the river on radar to 
determine whether any vessel is approaching the bridge. The remote 
operator shall also broadcast that the draw is closing. If a vessel or 
vessels are approaching the bridge within one mile, as determined by 
radar scanning, response to radio broadcast, or electronic detector, the 
flashing red lights shall be changed to flashing amber and the operator 
shall keep the draw in the fully open position until the vessel or 
vessels have cleared the bridge. If no vessel is approaching the bridge 
or is beneath the draw, the draw may be lowered and locked in place.
    (5) After the train has cleared the bridge, the draw shall be raised 
to its full height and locked in place, the red flashing lights stopped, 
and the draw lights changed from red to green.
    (b) The draw of the Union Pacific railroad bridge, Mile 151.2, at 
Pekin, Illinois, is operated by a remote operator located at the Union 
Pacific offices in Chicago, Illinois, as follows:
    (1) The draw is normally maintained in the fully open position, 
displaying green mid-channel lights to indicate that the span is fully 
open.
    (2) The draw is equipped with the following:
    (i) A radiotelephone link direct to the remote operator;
    (ii) A horn for sound signals;
    (iii) Eight high intensity amber warning lights, oriented upstream 
and downstream, with two secured to the uppermost chord and two secured 
to the lowermost chord of the drawspan;
    (iv) A radar antenna on the lower portion of the drawspan capable of 
scanning one mile upstream and one mile downstream; and
    (v) Infrared scanners located on the upstream and downstream ends of 
the channel span piers, to detect vessels or other obstructions under 
the bridge.
    (3) The remote operator shall maintain a radiotelephone watch for 
mariners to establish contact as they approach the bridge to ensure that 
the draw is open or that it remains open until passage is complete.
    (4) When a train approaches the bridge and the draw is in the open 
position, the remote operator initiates a ten minute warning period 
before closing the bridge. During this warning period, the amber lights 
begin flashing and a signal of four short blasts sounds on a horn. The 
four-blast signal will repeat after a five second interval. A 
synthesized-voice message is broadcast over the radiotelephone as 
follows: ``The Union Pacific railroad bridge at Mile 151.2, Illinois 
River, will close to navigation in ten minutes.'' The announcement is 
repeated every two minutes, counting down the time remaining until 
closure.
    (5) At the end of the ten minute warning period, the remote bridge 
operator scans under the bridge using infrared detectors and the 
upstream and downstream approaches to the bridge using radar to 
determine whether any vessels are under or are approaching the bridge. 
If any vessels are under or are approaching the bridge within one mile 
as determined by infrared or radar scanning or by a radiotelephone 
response, the remote operator shall not close the bridge until the 
vessel or vessels have cleared the bridge.
    (6) If no vessels are under or approaching the bridge, the mid-
channel navigation lights will change from green to red, the horn signal 
of four short blasts will sound, twice, and the radiotelephone message 
will change to: ``The Union Pacific Railroad Bridge at Mile 151.2, 
Illinois River, is closed to navigation.'' The message will repeat

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every two minutes and the amber lights will continue to flash until the 
bridge is fully reopened.
    (7) If the infrared scanners detect a vessel or other obstruction 
under the bridge before the drawspan is fully lowered and locked, the 
closing sequence is stopped, automatically, and the drawspan is raised 
to its fully open position until the channel is clear. When obstruction 
has cleared the navigation span, the remote operator confirms that the 
channel is clear, and reinitiates the ten-minute warning cycle.
    (8) After the train has cleared the bridge, the remote operator 
initiates the lift span raising cycle. When the draw is raised to its 
full height and locked in place, the flashing lights stop and the mid-
channel navigation lights change from red to green. The synthesized 
voice announcement broadcasts at two minute intervals for ten minutes 
that the bridge is reopened to navigation.
    (c) The draws of the McDonough Street Bridge, mile 287.3; Jefferson 
Street bridge, mile 287.9; Cass Street bridge, mile 288.1; Jackson 
Street bridge, mile 288.4; and Ruby Street bridge, mile 288.7; all of 
Joliet, shall open on signal, except that they need not open from 7:30 
a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and from 4:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Monday through 
Saturday.
    (d) The drawspan of the Elgin, Joliet and Eastern Railway bridge, 
mile 290.1 at Lockport, Illinois, is operated by remote operator located 
at the Elgin, Joliet & Eastern offices in East Joliet, Illinois as 
follows:
    (1) The drawspan is normally maintained in the fully open to 
navigation position displaying green center span navigation lights to 
indicate that the drawspan is fully open.
    (2) The bridge is equipped with the following:
    (i) A radiotelephone link direct to the remote operator;
    (ii) A radar antenna on top of the drawspan capable of scanning the 
river, one mile upstream and one mile downstream;
    (iii) Infrared boat detectors under the drawspan, to allow the 
remote bridge operator to detect vessels under the drawspan;
    (iv) Electronic motion detectors under the drawspan to allow the 
remote bridge operator to detect vessel movement under the drawspan;
    (v) A siren for sound signals; and
    (vi) Red and green center span navigation lights.
    (3) The remote bridge operator shall maintain a 24 hour VHF marine 
radio watch for mariners to establish contact as they approach the 
bridge to ensure that the drawspan is open or that it remains open until 
passage of river traffic is complete.
    (4) When rail traffic approaches the bridge, and the drawspan is in 
the open position, the remote bridge operator initiates a one minute 
warning period before closing the drawspan. During this warning period, 
the remote operator shall broadcast at least twice, via marine radio, 
that: ``The drawspan of the EJ&E Railroad bridge will be lowered in one 
minute.'' A siren on the bridge sounds for 20 seconds, to warn anyone on 
or under the bridge that the drawspan will be lowered.
    (5) If a vessel is approaching the bridge upbound or, departing the 
Lockport Lock and Dam at mile 291.1, downbound, with intentions of 
passing through the drawspan, they shall respond to the remote bridge 
operators' marine radio broadcast, or initiate radio contact, indicating 
their proximity to the bridge and requesting an opening of the drawspan 
or that the drawspan remain open until the vessel passes. If any 
approaching vessel is detected or if a radiotelephone response is 
received, the remote operator shall not close the drawspan until the 
vessel or vessels have cleared the bridge.
    (6) At the end of the one minute warning period, if no river traffic 
is approaching or under the drawspan, the remote bridge operator may 
begin lowering the drawspan. Navigation lights located at the center of 
the drawspan change from green to red when the drawspan is not in the 
fully open to navigation position. The drawspan takes approximately 90 
seconds to lower.
    (7) If the presence of a vessel or other obstruction is discovered 
approaching or under the drawspan, during the lowering sequence, before 
the drawspan is fully lowered and locked, the drawspan

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shall be stopped and raised to the fully open position. When the vessel 
or obstruction has cleared the drawspan, the remote operator shall 
confirm that the channel is clear and reinitiate the one minute warning 
cycle before lowering the drawspan.
    (8) If no marine traffic is present the drawspan may be lowered and 
seated. When the drawspan is lowered and locked in the closed to 
navigation position, the remote bridge operator periodically broadcasts, 
via marine radio, that: ``The drawspan of the EJ&E Railroad bridge is 
closed to navigation.''
    (9) Failure of the radar system, radio telephone system, infrared 
boat detectors or electronic motion sensors shall prevent lowering the 
drawspan from the remote location.
    (10) when rail traffic has cleared the bridge, the remote bridge 
operator shall raise the drawspan to the fully open to navigation 
position. When the drawspan is raised and in the fully open to 
navigation position, the remote bridge operator broadcasts, at least 
twice, via marine radio, that: ``The drawspan of the EJ&E Railroad 
bridge is open to navigation.'' The center drawspan navigation lights 
change from red to green when the drawspan is fully open to navigation.
    (e) The draws of the McDonough Street Bridge, mile 287.3; Jefferson 
Street Bridge, mile 287.9; Cass Street Bridge, mile 288.1; Jackson 
Street Bridge, mile 288.4; all of Joliet, shall open on signal, except 
that they need not open from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 4 p.m. to 5:30 
p.m. Monday through Saturday. The Ruby Street Bridge shall remain in the 
open to navigation position from March 12, 2003, through 7:30 a.m. on 
July 18, 2003.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as amended by CGD02 93-036, 59 
FR 33677, June 30, 1994; USCG-1998-3799, 63 FR 35527, June 30, 1998; 
USCG-1999-5832, 64 FR 34712, June 29, 1999; CGD08-99-014, 64 FR 61520, 
Nov. 12, 1999]

    Effective Date Note: At 68 FR 14537, Mar. 26, 2003, Sec. 117.393 was 
amended by adding paragraph (e) and suspending paragraph (c), effective 
from March 12, 2003, through 7:30 a.m. on July 18, 2003.

                                 Indiana

Sec. 117.401  Trail Creek.

    (a) The draw of the Franklin Street bridge, mile 0.5 at Michigan 
City, shall be operated as follows:
    (1) From March 16 through November 30, the draw shall open on 
signal; except from 6:15 a.m. to 11:15 p.m., Monday through Sunday, the 
draw need open only from three minutes before to three minutes after the 
quarter-hour and three-quarter hour.
    (2) From December 1 through March 15, the draw shall open on signal 
if at least 12-hours advance notice is provided prior to intended time 
of passage.
    (b) The draw of the Amtrak bridge, mile 0.9 at Michigan City, shall 
open on signal; except, from December 1 through March 15, the bridge 
shall open on signal if at least 12-hours advance notice is provided 
prior to intended time of passage.
    (c) Public vessels of the United States, state or local vessels used 
for public safety, vessels in distress, and vessels seeking shelter from 
severe weather shall be passed through the draws of each bridge as soon 
as possible.

[CGD09-01-001, 66 FR 27867, May 21, 2001]

Sec. 117.403  Wabash River.

    See Sec. 117.397, Wabash River, listed under Illinois.

[CGD 92-015, 57 FR 37880, Aug. 21, 1992]

                                  Iowa

Sec. 117.407  Missouri River.

    See Sec. 117.411, Missouri River, listed under Kansas.

[CGD 92-015, 57 FR 37880, Aug. 21, 1992]

                                 Kansas

Sec. 117.411  Missouri River.

    (a) The draws of the bridges across the Missouri River from the 
mouth to Sioux City, Iowa, shall open on signal; except during the 
winter season between the date of closure and date of opening of the 
commercial navigation season as published by the Army Corps of 
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unless at least 24 hours advance notice is given.
    (b) The lift span of the A-S-B highway and railroad bridge, Mile 
365.6, between Kansas City, Kansas, and Kansas City, Missouri, is 
operated from a remote location. Radiotelephone contact may be 
established with the remotely located bridge/train controller to request 
bridge openings. The bridge is also equipped with a directional 
microphone and horn to receive and deliver signals to vessels not 
equipped with a radiotelephone. Closed circuit TV cameras located at the 
bridge enable the remotely located bridge/train controller to view both 
river traffic and the bridge itself.
    (1) When an approaching vessel requires a bridge opening, contact 
shall be established with the bridge/train controller by radiotelephone 
or appropriate signals prescribed in Sec. 117.15.
    (2) The bridge/train controller will confirm by radiotelephone or 
sound signal that the bridge will open promptly.
    (3) When rail traffic is on bridge, the bridge/train controller will 
inform the vessel that bridge cannot be opened and will also give an 
approximate time of bridge opening via radiotelephone. The bridge/train 
controller will indicate via sound signals that lift span cannot be 
opened if the vessel doesn't have a radiotelephone, or if radiotelephone 
is not used.
    (4) When the bridge is clear of rail traffic, the bridge/train 
controller will advise the waiting vessel by radiotelephone or sound 
signal of the intended opening. The lift span will be raised to its full 
height, and the midchannel bridge lights will change from red to green.
    (5) The bridge/train controller will monitor the vessel's passage 
via closed circuit TV and radiotelephone until it has cleared the 
bridge.
    (6) When the vessel has cleared the draw, midchannel bridge 
navigation lights will change from green to red and the lift span will 
be lowered to the closed-to-navigation position.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as amended by CGD2 84-03, 50 FR 
47391, Nov. 18, 1985; CGD08-98-020, 66 FR 62938, Dec. 4, 2001]

                                Kentucky

Sec. 117.415  Green River.

    (a) The draw of the CSX Transportation railroad bridge, Mile 8.3 at 
Spottsville, shall open on signal when there is 40 feet or less of 
vertical clearance beneath the draw. When vertical clearance is more 
than 40 feet, at least four hours notice shall be given. The owners of, 
or agencies controlling, the bridge shall arrange for ready telephone 
communication with the authorized representative at any time from the 
bridge or its immediate vicinity.
    (b) The draw of the CSX Transportation Railroad bridge, Mile 79.6 at 
Small-house, is normally maintained in the fully open position and a 
vessel may pass through the draw without further signals. When the draw 
is in the closed position, it shall open on signal when there is 40 feet 
or less of vertical clearance. When the vertical clearance is more than 
40 feet, at least four hours notice shall be given. During this period, 
if the drawtender is informed at the time the vessel passes through the 
draw that the vessel will return within four hours, the drawtender shall 
remain on duty until the vessel returns but is not required to remain 
for longer than four hours. The owners of, or agencies controlling, the 
bridge shall arrange for ready telephone communication with the 
authorized representative at any time from the bridge or its immediate 
vicinity.
    (c) The bascule span of the Paducah and Louisville Railroad Bridge, 
Mile 94.8 at Rockport, is maintained in the closed position and is 
remotely operated. Bridge clearance in the closed position in 41.3 feet 
at pool stage. Vessels requiring more clearance for passage must contact 
the remote bridge operator by radio telephone to request opening. The 
bridge operator will confirm by radiotelephone whether the bridge can be 
opened safely and promptly. If rail traffic is on or approaching the 
bridge, the bridge operator will advise the vessel that the bridge 
cannot be opened, and provide an approximate time when the bridge can be 
opened safely. Continuous radio contact between the bridge operator and 
the vessel shall be maintained

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until the vessel has transited and cleared the bridge.

[CGD2 88-01, 53 FR 23621, June 23, 1988, as amended by CGD2-91-04, 56 FR 
16009, Apr. 19, 1991; CGD2-91-07, 57 FR 2841, Jan. 24, 1992]

Sec. 117.417  Ohio River.

    The draw of the Southern Railway railroad bridge, mile 607.4 at New 
Albany, Indiana, need not be opened for the passage of vessels.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984; 49 FR 37381, Sept. 24, 1984]

                                Louisiana

Sec. 117.422  Amite River.

    (a) The draw of the S22 bridge, mile 6.0 at Clio, shall open on 
signal if at least four hours notice is given.
    (b) The draws of the S16 bridge, mile 21.4 near French Settlement, 
and the S42 bridge, mile 32.0 at Port Vincent, shall open on signal if 
at least 48 hours notice is given.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 17452, as amended by CGD 08-84-04, 49 FR 48924, Dec. 
17, 1984. Redesignated by CGD8-88-05, 53 FR 27681, July 22, 1988]

Sec. 117.423  Atchafalaya River.

    The draw of the Kansas City Southern Railway bridge, mile 133.1 
(mile 5.0 on N.O.S. Chart) above the mouth of the waterway, at 
Simmesport, shall open on signal if at least three hours advance notice 
is given.

[CGD8-88-05, 53 FR 27681, July 22, 1988]

Sec. 117.424  Belle River.

    The draw of the S70 bridge, mile 23.8 (Landside Route) near Belle 
River, shall open on signal; except that, from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., the 
draw shall open on signal if at least four hours notice is given. During 
the advance notice period, the draw shall open on less than four hours 
notice for an emergency and shall open on demand should a temporary 
surge in waterway traffic occur.

[CGD 08-84-07, 50 FR 24195, June 10, 1985]

Sec. 117.425  Black Bayou.

    The draws of the Terrebonne Parish Police Jury bridges, miles 7.5, 
15.0, 18.7 and 22.5, between Gibson and Houma, shall open on signal if 
at least 24 hours notice is given. The draw of the US90 bridge, mile 7.0 
near Gibson, need not be opened for the passage of vessels.

[CGD8-87-12, 53 FR 5974, Feb. 29, 1988]

Sec. 117.427  Black River.

    The draw of the US84 bridge, mile 41.0 at Jonesville, shall open on 
signal if at least one hour notice is given.

Sec. 117.429  Boeuf Bayou.

    The draw of the S307 bridge, mile 1.3 at Kraemer, shall open on 
signal; except that, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., the draw shall open on 
signal if at least 12 hours notice is given.

Sec. 117.431  Boeuf River.

    The draw of the S4 bridge, mile 32.3 near Mason, shall open on 
signal if at least 48 hours notice is given.

Sec. 117.433  Bonfouca Bayou.

    The draw of the S433 bridge, mile 7.0, at Slidell, shall operate as 
follows:
    (a) The draw need not open for passage of vessels from 7 a.m. to 8 
a.m. and from 1:45 p.m. to 2:45 p.m., Monday through Friday except 
Federal Holidays.
    (b) The draw need open only on the hour and half-hour from 6 a.m. to 
7 a.m. and from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday except Federal 
holidays.
    (c) The draw shall open a signal from 9 p.m. to 5 am., if at least 4 
hours notice is given to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and 
Development Security Service at (504) 375-0100.
    (d) At all other times the draw shall open on signal.

[CGD8-95-026, 62 FR 14635, Mar. 27, 1997]

Sec. 117.434  Caddo Lake.

    The draw of the Kansas City Southern railroad bridge, mile 26.4 near 
Mooringsport, shall open on signal if at least 24 hours notice is given.

[CGD82-025, 49 FR 17452. Redesignated by CGD08-96-053, 64 FR 8722, Feb. 
23, 1999]

Sec. 117.435  Carlin Bayou.

    The draw of the S14 bridge, mile 6.4 at Delcambre, shall open on 
signal; except that, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. the draw shall open on signal 
if at least

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four hours notice is given. The draw shall open on less than four hours 
notice for an emergency and shall open on demand should a temporary 
surge in waterway traffic occur.

[CGD8-88-19, 54 FR 16107, Apr. 21, 1989. Redesignated by CGD08-96-053, 
64 FR 8722, Feb. 23, 1999]

Sec. 117.436  Chef Menteur Pass.

    The draw of the U.S. Highway 90 bridge, mile 2.8, at Lake Catherine, 
shall open on signal; except that, from 5:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m., Monday 
through Friday except Federal holidays, the draw need open only on the 
hour and on the half-hour for the passage of vessels. The draw shall 
open at any time for a vessel in distress.

[CGD08-01-005, 66 FR 11110, Feb. 22, 2001]

Sec. 117.437  Colyell Bayou.

    The removable span of the Louisiana highway bridge, mile 1.0 near 
Port Vincent, shall be removed for the passage of vessels if at least 48 
hours notice is given.

Sec. 117.438  Company Canal.

    (a) The draw of the S1 bridge, mile 0.4 at Lockport, shall open on 
signal; except that, from 6 p.m. to 10 a.m. the draw shall open on 
signal if at least four hours notice is given. During the advance notice 
period, the draw shall open on less than four hours notice for an 
emergency and shall open on demand should a temporary surge in waterway 
traffic occur.
    (b) The draw of the S24 bridge, mile 8.1 at Bourg, shall open on 
signal; except that, from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. the draw shall open on 
signal if at least four hours notice is given. During the advance notice 
period, the draw shall open on less than four hours notice for an 
emergency and shall open on demand should a temporary surge in waterway 
traffic occur.

[CGD 08-84-12, 50 FR 23306, June 3, 1985. Redesignated and amended by 
CGD8-85-10, 50 FR 38001, Sept. 19, 1985]

Sec. 117.439  Des Allemands Bayou.

    (a) The draw of the S631 bridge, mile 13.9 at Des Allemands, shall 
open on signal if at least four hours notice is given.
    (b) The draw of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad bridge, 
mile 14.0, shall open on signal Monday through Friday from 7 a.m to 3 
p.m. At all other times the draw shall open on signal if at least 4 
hours notice is given.

[CGD08-93-028, 59 FR 14757, Mar. 30, 1994]

Sec. 117.441  D'Inde Bayou.

    The draw of the Union Pacific railroad bridge, mile 4.3, shall open 
on signal if at least 72 hours notice is given to the Defense Plant 
Corporation, Cities Service Refining Corporation Agent.

Sec. 117.443  Du Large Bayou.

    The draw of the Terrebonne Parish bridge, mile 23.2, near Theriot, 
shall open on signal; except that, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., the draw shall 
open on signal if at least 12 hours notice is given.

[CGD 08-84-07, 50 FR 24195, June 10, 1985]

Sec. 117.444  Falgout Canal.

    The draw of the LA 315 bridge across Falgout Canal, mile 3.1, shall 
open on signal; except that from 15 August to 5 June, the draw need not 
be opened from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. and from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., Monday 
through Friday except holidays. The draw shall open on signal at any 
time for an emergency aboard a vessel.

[CGD8-91-11, 56 FR 43872, Sept. 5, 1991]

Sec. 117.445  Franklin Canal.

    The draw of the Chatsworth bridge, mile 4.8 at Franklin, shall open 
on signal from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. From October 1 through January 31 from 9 
p.m. to 5 a.m., the draw shall be opened on signal if at least three 
hours notice is given. From February 1 through September 30 from 9 p.m. 
to 5 a.m., the draw shall open on signal if at least 12 hours notice is 
given.

Sec. 117.447  Grand Cabahanosse Bayou.

    The draw of the S70 bridge, mile 7.6 near Paincourtville, shall open 
on signal if at least 24 hours notice is given.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as amended by USCG-2001-9286, 
66 FR 33641, June 25, 2001]

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Sec. 117.449  Grosse Tete Bayou.

    (a) The draw of the Union Pacific railroad bridge, mile 14.7 at 
Grosse Tete, need not be opened for the passage of vessels.
    (b) The removable span of the S377 bridge, mile 15.3 near Rosedale, 
shall be removed for the passage of vessels if at least 48 hours notice 
is given.

Sec. 117.451  Gulf Intracoastal Waterway.

    (a) The draw of the Lapalco Boulevard Bridge, Harvey Canal Route, 
mile 2.8 at Harvey, shall open on signal; except that, from 6:30 a.m. to 
8:30 a.m. and from 3:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. Monday through Friday except 
holidays, the draw need not be opened for the passage of vessels.
    (b) The draw of the SR 23 bridge, Algiers Alternate Route, mile 3.8 
at Belle Chasse, operates as follows:
    (1) The draw shall open on signal; except that, from 6 a.m. until 
8:30 a.m. and from 3:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, 
except Federal holidays, the draw need not be opened for the passage of 
vessels.
    (2) On Saturday and Sunday of the last weekend in October, the draw 
need not open for the passage of vessels from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m.
    (c) The draw of the Bayou Dularge bridge, mile 59.9, at Houma, shall 
open on signal; except that, the draw need not open for the passage of 
vessels Monday through Friday except Federal holidays from 6:30 a.m. to 
8:30 a.m. and from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
    (d) The draw of the SR319 (Louisa) bridge across the Gulf 
Intracoastal Waterway, mile 134.0 near Cypremort, shall open on signal; 
except that from 15 August to 5 June, the draw need not be opened from 
6:55 to 7:10 a.m. and from 3:50 to 4:05 p.m. Monday through Friday 
except holidays.
    (e) The draw of the Louisiana highway bridge, mile 243.8 west of 
Harvey Canal Locks, shall open on signal when more than 50 feet vertical 
clearance is required, if at least four hours notice is given to the 
Louisiana Department of Highways, District Maintenance Engineer, at Lake 
Charles.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984; 49 FR 37381, Sept. 24, 1984, as 
amended by CGD 8-87-14, 53 FR 12417, Apr. 14, 1988; CGD8-90-08, 55 FR 
33691, Aug. 17, 1990; CGD8-92-27, 58 FR 12540, Mar. 5, 1993; CGD8-97-
001, 62 FR 9370, Mar. 3, 1997; CGD08-00-21, 65 FR 60361, Oct. 11, 2000; 
CGD08-02-022, 68 FR 3183, Jan. 23, 2003]

Sec. 117.453  Houma Canal.

    The draw of the S3197 bridge, mile 1.7 at Houma, shall open on 
signal if at least four hours notice is given.

[CGD 08-84-06, 50 FR 1850, Jan. 14, 1985]

Sec. 117.455  Houma Navigation Canal.

    The draw of the SR661 bridge across the Houma Navigation Canal, mile 
36.0, at Houma, shall open on signal; except that, the draw need not 
open for the passage of vessels Monday through Friday except Federal 
holidays from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.

[CGD08-02-023, 68 FR 3184, Jan. 23, 2003]

Sec. 117.457  Houston River.

    The draw of the Kansas City Southern Railroad bridge, mile 5.2 near 
Lake Charles, shall open on signal if at least 24 hours notice is given.

Sec. 117.458  Inner Harbor Navigation Canal, New Orleans.

    (a) The draws of the SR 46 (St. Claude Avenue) bridge, mile 0.5 
(GIWW mile 6.2 East of Harvey Lock), the SR 39 (Judge Seeber/Claiborne 
Avenue) bridge, mile 0.9 (GIWW mile 6.7 East of Harvey Lock), and the 
Florida Avenue bridge, mile 1.7 (GIWW mile 7.5 East of Harvey Lock), 
shall open on signal; except that, from 6:45 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and from 
4:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m., Monday through Friday, except federal holidays, 
the draws need not open for the passage of vessels. The draws shall open 
at any time for a vessel in distress.
    (b) The draw of the US90 (Danziger) bridge, mile 3.1, shall open on 
signal; except that, from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. the draw shall open on signal 
if at least four hours notice is given, and the

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draw need not be opened from 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. 
Monday through Friday.
    (c) The draw of the Leon C. Simon Blvd. (Seabrook) bridge, mile 4.6, 
shall open on signal; except that, from 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. 
to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, the draw need not be opened.

[CGD8-89-05, 54 FR 36305, Sept. 1, 1989, as amended by CGD08-01-002, 66 
FR 27026, May 16, 2001]

Sec. 117.459  Kelso Bayou.

    The draw of the S27 bridge mile 0.7 at Hackberry, shall operate as 
follows:
    (a) From May 20, through October 31, the draw shall open on signal 
from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. From 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., the draw shall open on 
signal if at least four hours notice is given.
    (b) From November 1 through December 22, the draw shall open on 
signal from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. From 3 p.m. to 7 a.m., the draw shall open 
on signal if at least four hours notice is given.
    (c) From December 23 through May 19, the draw shall open on signal 
if at least 24 hours notice is given.

[CGD 08-94-028, 63 FR 40654, July 30, 1998]

Sec. 117.460  La Carpe Bayou.

    The draw of the S661 bridge, mile 7.5, shall open on signal if at 
least four hours advance notice is given; except that, the draw need not 
be opened for the passage of vessels Monday through Friday except 
holidays from 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.

[CGD8-90-05, 55 FR 33289, Aug. 15, 1990]

Sec. 117.461  Lacassine Bayou.

    The draws of the S14 bridge, mile 17.0, and the Southern Pacific 
railroad bridge, mile 20.4, both near Hayes, shall open on signal if at 
least 24 hours notice is given.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984; 49 FR 37381, Sept. 24, 1984]

Sec. 117.463  Lacombe Bayou.

    The draw of the US190 bridge, mile 6.8 at Lacombe, shall open on 
signal if at least 48 hours notice is given.

Sec. 117.465  Lafourche Bayou.

    (a) The draws of the SR 1 bridge, mile 30.6, and the SR 1 bridge, 
mile 33.9, both near Cutoff, shall open on signal except that, from 2:30 
p.m. to 3:30 p.m., and from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday 
except Federal holidays, the draws need not open for the passage of 
vessels.
    (b) The draws of the S3220 bridge, mile 49.2 near Lockport, and the 
S655 bridge, mile 50.8 at Lockport, shall open on signal; except that, 
from 6 p.m. to 10 a.m. the draws shall open on signal if at least four 
hours notice is given. During the advance notice period, the draws shall 
open on less than four hours notice for an emergency and shall open on 
demand should a temporary surge in waterway traffic occur.
    (c) The draw of the S364 bridge, mile 54.2 at Mathews, shall open on 
signal if at least four hours notice is given. During the advance notice 
period, the draw shall open on less than four hours notice for an 
emergency and shall open on demand should a temporary surge in waterway 
traffic occur.
    (d) The draws of the S3199 bridge, mile 58.2, and the Lafourche 
Parish bridge, mile 58.7, both at Raceland, shall open on signal if at 
least six hours notice is given.
    (e) The draw of the S649 bridge, mile 66.6, shall open on signal if 
at least forty-eight hours notice is given.
    (f) The draws of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad bridge, 
mile 69.0 at Lafourche, and all bridges upstream of the Burlington 
Northern Santa Fe railroad bridge need not be opened for the passage of 
vessels.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as amended by CGD 08-04-12, 50 
FR 23305, June 3, 1985; CGD8-85-17, 51 FR 2395, Jan. 16, 1986; CGD8-90-
12, 55 FR 29576, July 20, 1990; CGD8-92-28, 58 FR 11193, Feb. 24, 1993; 
CGD08-94-032, 60 FR 43374, Aug. 21, 1995; CGD08-98-064, 63 FR 55031, 
Oct. 14, 1998; USCG-2000-7223, 65 FR 40056, June 29, 2000]

Sec. 117.467  Lake Pontchartrain.

    (a) The south draw of the S11 bridge near New Orleans shall open on 
signal if at least 48 hours notice is given. In case of emergency, the 
draw shall open within 12 hours and shall be kept in condition for 
immediate operation until the emergency is over.

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    (b) The draw of the Greater New Orleans Expressway Commission 
Causeway shall open on signal if at least three hours notice is given; 
except that, the draw need not be opened for the passage of vessels 
Monday through Friday except Federal holidays from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 
a.m. and from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. The draw will open on signal for any 
vessel in distress or vessel waiting immediately following the closures 
listed above.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as amended by CGD8-90-02, 55 FR 
13522, Apr. 11, 1990; CGD08-01-022, 66 FR 56208, Nov. 7, 2001]

Sec. 117.469  Liberty Bayou.

    The draw of the S433 bridge, mile 2.0 at Slidell, shall open on 
signal; except that, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., the draw shall open on 
signal if at least 12 hours notice is given.

Sec. 117.471  Little Black Bayou.

    The draw of the Southern Pacific railroad bridge, mile 1.3 at 
Southdown, need not be opened for the passage of vessels.

Sec. 117.473  Little River.

    The draw of the Louisiana and Arkansas railroad bridge, mile 12.1 at 
Archie, shall open on signal if at least 12 hours notice is given.

Sec. 117.475  Little (Petit) Caillou Bayou.

    (a) The draws of the S58 bridge, mile 25.7 at Sarah, and the 
Terrebonne Parish (Smithridge) bridge, mile 26.6 near Montegut, shall 
open on signal; except that, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., the draws shall open 
on signal if at least 12 hours notice is given.
    (b) The draws of the Terrebonne Parish (DuPlantis) bridge, mile 29.9 
near Bourg, and the S24 bridge, mile 33.7 at Presquille, shall open on 
signal if at least four hours notice is given. The draws shall open on 
less than four hours notice for an emergency, and shall open on signal 
should a temporary surge in waterway traffic occur.

[CGD8-86-02, 51 FR 31113, Sept. 2, 1986]

Sec. 117.477  Lower Atchafalaya River.

    The draw of the St. Mary Parish bridge, mile 26.8 at Patterson, 
shall open on signal from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. From October 1 through 
January 31 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., the draw shall open on signal if at 
least three hours notice is given. From February 1 through September 30 
from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., the draw shall open on signal if at least 12 
hours notice is given.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984; 49 FR 37381, Sept. 24, 1984]

Sec. 117.478  Lower Grand River.

    (a) The draw of the LA 75 bridge, mile 38.4 (Alternate Route) at 
Bayou Sorrel, shall open on signal; except that, from about August 15 to 
about June 5 (the school year), the draw need not be opened from 6 a.m. 
to 7:30 a.m. and from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday except 
holidays. The draw shall open on signal at any time for an emergency 
aboard a vessel.
    (b) The draw of the LA 77 bridge, mile 47.0 (Alternate Route) at 
Grosse Tete, shall open on signal; except that, from about August 15 to 
about June 5 (the school year), the draw need not be opened from 6 a.m. 
to 8 a.m. and from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday except 
Federal holidays. The draw shall open on signal at any time for an 
emergency aboard a vessel.
    (c) The draw of the S997 bridge, mile 41.5 (Landside Route) at 
Pigeon, shall open on signal; except that, from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., the 
draw shall open on signal if at least four hours notice is given. During 
the advanced notice period, the draw shall open on less than four hours 
notice for an emergency and shall open on demand should a temporary 
surge in waterway traffic occur.

[CGD8-92-16, 57 FR 57962, Dec. 8, 1992, as amended by CGD08-93-024, 59 
FR 14756, Mar. 30, 1994; CGD08-96-003, 61 FR 49064, Sept. 18, 1996]

Sec. 117.479  Macon Bayou.

    The draw of the S4 bridge, mile 44.8 near Winnsboro, shall open on 
signal if at least 24 hours notice is given.

Sec. 117.480  Mermentau River.

    The draw of the S82 bridge, mile 7.1 at Grand Chenier, shall open on 
signal; except that, from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. the draw shall open on signal 
if at least 4 hours notice is given. During the advance notice period, 
the draw will open

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on less than 4 hours notice for an emergency and will open on demand 
should a temporary surge in waterway traffic occur.

[CGD8-94-027, 60 FR 14221, Mar. 16, 1995]

Sec. 117.482  Nezpique Bayou.

    The draw of the S97 bridge, mile 7.0 near Jennings, shall open on 
signal if at least 48 hours notice is given.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984. Redesignated by CGD8-86-04, 51 
FR 36224, Oct. 9, 1986]

Sec. 117.483  Ouachita River.

    The draws of the S8 bridge, mile 57.5 at Harrisonburg, and the US165 
bridge, mile 110.1 at Columbia, shall open on signal if at least one 
hours notice is given.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as amended by CGD08-01-007, 66 
FR 33472, June 22, 2001]

Sec. 117.484  Pass Manchac.

    The draw of the Canadian National/Illinois Central Railroad 
automated bridge, mile 6.7, at Manchac, operates as follows:
    (a) The draw is not constantly manned and the bridge will normally 
be maintained in the open position, providing 56 feet vertical clearance 
above mean high tide to the raised tip of the bascule span for one-half 
the channel, and unlimited vertical clearance for the other half.
    (b) Railroad track circuits will detect an approaching train and 
initiate bridge closing warning broadcasts over marine radio and over 
the Public Address (PA) system six (6) minutes in advance of the train's 
arrival. Navigation channel warning lights will be lit, and 
photoelectric (infrared) boat detectors will monitor the waterway 
beneath the bridge for the presence of vessels. The waterway approaches 
to the bridge will be monitored by closed circuit TV (CCTV) cameras.
    (c) Activation of the warning broadcasts also activates a marine 
radio monitor in the Mays Yard (New Orleans switch yard). The yardmaster 
will continuously monitor marine radio broadcasts on the normal and 
emergency marine radio channels throughout the warning period and at all 
times the bridge is closed. The yardmaster will communicate with 
waterway users via the marine radio, if necessary.
    (d) At the end of warning period, if no vessels have been detected 
by the boat detectors, and no interruptions have been performed by the 
yardmaster based on his monitoring of the marine radio and the CCTV, the 
bridge lowering sequence will automatically proceed.
    (e) Upon passage of the train, the bridge will automatically open. 
Railroad track circuits will initiate the automatic bridge opening and 
closing sequences. (Estimated duration that the bridge will remain 
closed for passage of rail traffic is 10 to 12 minutes.) The bridge will 
also be manually operable from two locked trackside control locations 
(key releases) on the approach spans, one on each side of the movable 
span.
    (f) The yardmaster will be provided with a remote EMERGENCY STOP 
button which, if pressed, will stop the bridge operation, interrupt the 
lowering sequence, and immediately return the bridge to the open 
position. The yardmaster will utilize this control feature in the event 
a vessel operator issues an urgent radio call to keep the waterway open 
for immediate passage of the vessel.

[CGD08-93-023, 59 FR 14755, Mar. 30, 1994; 59 FR 23158, May 5, 1994, as 
amended by USCG-2000-7223, 65 FR 40056, June 29, 2000]

Sec. 117.485  Patout Bayou.

    The draw of the S83 bridge, mile 0.4 near Weeks, shall open on 
signal if at least four hours notice is given.

[CGD 08-84-05, 50 FR 1213, Jan. 10, 1985]

Sec. 117.486  Pierre Pass.

    The draw of the S70 bridge, mile 1.0 at Pierre Part, shall open on 
signal; except that, from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., the draw shall open on 
signal if at least four hours notice is given. During the advance notice 
period, the draw shall open on less than four hours notice for an 
emergency and shall open on demand should a temporary surge in waterway 
traffic occur.

[CGD 08-84-07, 50 FR 24195, June 10, 1985]

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Sec. 117.487  Plaquemine Bayou.

    (a) The draw of the S3066 (Spur) bridge, mile 6.5 at Indian Village, 
shall open on signal if at least four hours notice is given.
    (b) The draws of the Union Pacific railroad bridge, mile 10.5 at 
Plaquemine, and the S1 bridge, mile 10.5 at Plaquemine, need not be 
opened for the passage of vessels.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as amended by CGD 08-84-01; 49 
FR 28405, July 12, 1984]

Sec. 117.488  Pearl River.

    (a) The draw of the CSX Transportation railroad bridge, mile 1.0 
near English Lookout, shall open on signal; except that, from 9 p.m. to 
5 a.m. the draw shall open on signal if at least four hours notice is 
given.
    (b) The draw of the US 90 highway bridge, mile 8.8 near Pearlington, 
shall open on signal; except that, from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. the draw shall 
open on signal if at least four hours notice is given.

[CGD8-92-09, 57 FR 34868, Aug. 7, 1992, as amended by USCG-1998-3799, 63 
FR 35527, June 30, 1998]

Sec. 117.489  Plaquemine Brule Bayou.

    (a) The draw of the Union Pacific railroad bridge, mile 5.1 near 
Midland, shall open on signal if at least 24 hours notice is given.
    (b) The draw of the S91 bridge, mile 8.0 at Estherwood, shall open 
on signal from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. if at least four hours notice is given. 
From 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., the draw shall open on signal if at least 12 
hours notice is given.

Sec. 117.491  Red River.

    (a) The draw of the Union Pacific Railroad bridge, mile 90.1, at 
Alexandria, shall open on signal if at least eight hours notice is 
given.
    (b) The draw of the US 165 (Jackson St.) bridge, mile 88.6, at 
Alexandria, shall open on signal if at least eight hours notice is 
given; except that, from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. the 
draw need not be opened Monday through Friday except holidays.
    (c) The draws of the bridges above mile 105.8 through mile 234.4 
shall open on signal if at least 48 hours notice is given.
    (d) The draws of the bridges above mile 234.4 to mile 276 need not 
be opened for passage of vessels.
    (e) When a vessel which has given notice fails to arrive at the time 
specified in the notice, the drawtender shall remain on duty for up to 
two additional hours to open the draw if that vessel appears. After that 
time, a new notice of the appropriate length of time is required.

[CGD08-94-026, 60 FR 7123, Feb. 7, 1995, as amended by CGD08-95-024, 61 
FR 4886, Feb. 9, 1996; CGD08-96-025, 61 FR 39873, July 31, 1996; CGD8-
97-037, 62 FR 52502, Oct. 8, 1997; CGD08-00-020, 65 FR 52022, Aug. 28, 
2000]

Sec. 117.493  Sabine River.

    (a) The draw of the Union Pacific railroad bridge, mile 19.3 near 
Echo shall open on signal if at least 24 hours notice is given.
    (b) The Kansas City Southern railroad bridge, mile 36.2 near Ruliff 
and the draw of the S12 bridge, mile 40.8 at Starks, need not be opened 
for passage of vessels.

[CGD08-95-017, 61 FR 4887, Feb. 9, 1996]

Sec. 117.494  Schooner Bayou Canal.

    The draw of the S82 bridge, mile 4.0 from White Lake at Little 
Prairie Ridge, shall open on signal; except that, from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. 
the draw shall open on signal if at least four hours notice is given. 
The draw shall open on less than four hours notice for an emergency and 
shall open on signal should a temporary surge in waterway traffic occur.

[CGD 8-85-11, 50 FR 37175, Sept. 12, 1985]

Sec. 117.495  Superior Oil Canal.

    The draw of the S82 bridge, mile 6.3, in Cameron Parish shall open 
on signal if at least 8 hours notice is given. Public vessels of the 
United States and vessels in distress shall be passed as soon as 
possible.

[CGD08-94-029, 60 FR 4561, Jan. 24, 1995]

Sec. 117.497  Stumpy Bayou.

    The removable span of the Louisiana highway bridge, mile 1.0 near 
Weeks Island, shall be removed for the passage of vessels if at least 
six days notice is given.

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Sec. 117.499  Tante Phine Pass.

    The draw of the Tidewater Associated Oil Company bridge, mile 7.6 
near Venice, shall open on signal if at least 24 hours notice is given.

Sec. 117.500  Tchefuncta River.

    The draw of the SR 22 bridge, mile 2.5 at Madisonville, shall open 
on signal; except that, from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m., the draw need open only 
on the hour and half-hour. The draw shall open on signal at any time for 
a vessel in distress or for an emergency aboard a vessel.

[CGD8-88-15, 53 FR 46871, Nov. 21, 1988]

Sec. 117.501  Teche Bayou.

    (a) The draws of the following bridges shall open on signal if at 
least four hours notice is given:
    (1) St. Mary Parish bridge, mile 3.9 at Calumet.
    (2) St. Mary Parish bridge, mile 11.8 at Centerville.
    (3) S3069 bridge, mile 16.3 at Franklin.
    (4) S322 bridge, mile 17.2 at Franklin.
    (5) S323 bridge, mile 22.3 at Oaklawn.
    (6) St. Mary Parish bridge, mile 27.0 at Baldwin.
    (7) S324 bridge, mile 32.5 at Charenton.
    (8) S670 bridge, mile 37.0 at Adeline.
    (9) St. Mary Parish bridge, mile 38.9 at Sorrel.
    (10) S671 bridge, mile 41.8 at Jeanerette.
    (11) S3182 bridge, mile 43.5 at Jeanerette.
    (12) LSU Agri bridge, mile 46.5 near Jeanerette (notice required for 
opening from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday except holidays).
    (13) S320 bridge, mile 48.7 at Olivier.
    (14) S3195 bridge, mile 50.4 at New Iberia.
    (15) S87 Spur bridge, mile 52.5 at New Iberia.
    (16) S86 bridge, mile 53.0 at New Iberia.
    (17) S3156 bridge, mile 53.3 at New Iberia.
    (18) S44 bridge, mile 56.7 at Morbihan.
    (19) Iberia Parish bridge, mile 58.0 at New Iberia.
    (20) Iberia Parish bridge, mile 60.7 at Vida.
    (21) S344 bridge, mile 62.5 at Loreauville.
    (22) S86 bridge, mile 69.0 at Daspit.
    (23) S92 bridge, mile 73.3 at St. Martinville.
    (b) The draws of the S96 bridge, mile 75.2 at St. Martinville, the 
St. John Road bridge, mile 77.7 at Levert, and the S350 bridge, mile 
82.0 at Parks, shall open on signal if at least 24 hours notice is 
given.
    (c) The draws of the S31 bridge, mile 90.5, at Breaux Bridge, and 
the Union Pacific railroad bridge, mile 91.0 at Breaux Bridge, shall 
open on signal if at least 48 hours notice is given.
    (d) The draws of the bridges listed in paragraph (a) of this section 
shall open on less than four hours notice for an emergency during the 
advance notice period, and shall open on signal should a temporary surge 
in waterway traffic occur.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as amended by CGD 08-83-04, 49 
FR 35936, Sept. 13, 1984; CGD 8-85-16, 50 FR 50164, Dec. 9, 1985; CGD8-
86-09, 52 FR 3225, Feb. 3, 1987; CGD8-89-12, 54 FR 53056, Dec. 27, 1989; 
CGD08-93-015, 58 FR 43264, Aug. 16, 1993; USCG-1998-3799, 63 FR 35527, 
June 30, 1998]

Sec. 117.503  Tensas River.

    (a) The draw of the Missouri Pacific railroad bridge, mile 27.2 at 
Clayton, shall open on signal from May 1 through December 31 during 
normal river stages if at least 12 hours notice is given to the 
Dispatcher, Missouri Pacific Railroad, Little Rock, Arkansas. During 
high-water periods, the District Commander may require that the bridge 
be constantly tended and the draw opened on signal.
    (b) The draws of the S15 bridge, mile 27.3 at Clayton, and the S128 
bridge, mile 61.0 at New Light, shall open on signal if at least 48 
hours notice is given.

Sec. 117.505  Terrebonne Bayou.

    (a) The draw of the S58 bridge, mile 22.2 at Montegut, and the draw 
of the S55 bridge, mile 27.3 at Klondyke, shall open on signal; except 
that from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. the draws shall open on signal if at least 
four hours notice is given.
    (b) The draw of the S24 bridge, mile 31.3 at Presquille, need not be 
opened for the passage of vessels.

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    (c) The draw of the S3087 bridge, mile 33.9 at Houma, shall open on 
signal; except that, from 5 p.m. to 9 a.m. the draw shall open on signal 
if at least four hours notice is given.
    (d) The draws of the Howard Avenue bridge, mile 35.0, and the 
Daigleville bridge, mile 35.5, at Houma, shall open on signal; except 
that, the draws need not open for the passage of vessels Monday through 
Friday, except holidays from 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. 
From 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., the draws shall open on signal if at least four 
hours notice is given.
    (e) During advance notice periods, the draws of the bridges listed 
in this section shall open on less than four hours notice for an 
emergency and shall open on signal should a temporary surge in waterway 
traffic occur.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as amended by CGD 08-84-09, 50 
FR 7586, Feb. 25, 1985; CGD8-89-02, 54 FR 27642, June 30, 1989; CGD8-89-
02, 54 FR 34769, Aug. 22, 1989; CGD8-93-03, 58 FR 29973, May 25, 1993; 
CGD08-01-003, 66 FR 52687, Oct. 17, 2001]

Sec. 117.507  Tigre Bayou.

    The draw of the S330 bridge, mile 2.3 near Delcambre, shall open on 
signal if at least four hours notice is given. The draw shall open on 
less than four hours notice for an emergency and shall open on signal 
should a temporary surge in waterway traffic occur.

[CGD 8-85-08, 50 FR 52774, Dec. 26, 1985]

Sec. 117.509  Vermilion River.

    (a) The draw of the S82 bridge, mile 22.4 at Perry, shall open on 
signal; except that, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. the draw shall open on signal 
if at least four hours notice is given.
    (b) The draws of the following bridges shall open on signal; except 
that, from 6 p.m. to 10 a.m. the draws shall open on signal if at least 
four hours notice is given:
    (1) S14 bridge, mile 25.4 at Abbeville.
    (2) S14 Bypass bridge, mile 26.0 at Abbeville.
    (3) Vermilion Parish bridge, mile 34.2 near Milton.
    (4) S92 bridge, mile 37.6 at Milton.
    (c) The draws of the following bridge shall open on signal if at 
least four hours notice is given:
    (1) S733, mile 41.0 at Eloi Broussard.
    (2) S3073 bridge, mile 44.9 at New Flanders.
    (3) S182 bridge, mile 49.0 at Lafayette.
    (d) During the advance notice periods, the draws of the bridges 
listed in this section shall open on less than four hours notice for an 
emergency and shall open on signal should a temporary surge in waterway 
traffic occur.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as amended by CGD 08-83-05, 49 
FR 31868, Aug. 9, 1984; CGD 8-85-13, 50 FR 40832, Oct. 7, 1985]

Sec. 117.511  West Pearl River.

    (a) The draw of the Norfolk Southern railroad bridge, mile 22.1 at 
Pearl River Station, shall open on signal if at least six hours notice 
is given.
    (b) The draw of the US 90 bridge, mile 7.9 near Pearlington, shall 
open on signal if at least four hours notice is given.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as amended by CGD 08-84-03, 49 
FR 47231, Dec. 3, 1984]

                                  Maine

Sec. 117.521  Back Cove.

    The draw of the Canadian National railroad bridge, mile 0.2 at 
Portland, need not be opened for the passage of vessels. The draw shall 
be returned to operable condition within six months after notification 
from the District Commander to do so.

Sec. 117.523  Back River.

    The draw of the Maine Department of Transportation highway bridge, 
mile 4.6 between Hodgdon and Barters Island at Boothbay, shall open on 
signal from June 1 through October 31; except that, from 5 p.m. to 8 
a.m., the draw shall be opened on signal if notice was given to the 
drawtender from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. From November 1 through May 31 the draw 
shall open on signal if at least 24 hours notice is given to the 
drawtender or to the Maine Department of Transportation at Augusta.

Sec. 117.525  Kennebec River.

    (a) The draw of the Carlton Bridge, mile 14.0, between Bath and 
Woolwich shall operate as follows:
    (1) From May 15 through September 30 the draw shall open on signal; 
except that, from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m., the draw

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shall open on signal if a two-hour notice is given by calling the number 
posted at the bridge.
    (2) From October 1 through May 14 the draw shall open on signal; 
except that, from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m., the draw shall open on signal after 
a twenty-four hours notice is given and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., on 
Saturday and Sunday, after an eight-hour notice is given by calling the 
number posted at the bridge.
    (b) The draw of the Route-197 bridge, mile 27.1, between Richmond 
and Dresden shall open on signal from June 1 through September 30, from 
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. From 5 p.m. to 9 a.m., the draw shall open on signal 
after notice is given to the drawtender while the drawtender is on duty 
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. From October 1 through May 31, the draw shall 
open on signal after at least a twenty-four-hour advance notice is given 
to the Maine Department of Transportation Division Office in Rockland, 
Maine.

[CGD1-89-077, 55 FR 11182, Mar. 27, 1990 as amended by CGD1 92-002, 57 
FR 24190, June 8, 1992; CGD01-98-174, 64 FR 61521, Nov. 12, 1999; CGD01-
00-193, 66 FR 9202, Feb. 7, 2001]

Sec. 117.527  Kennebunk River.

    The Dock Square drawbridge at mile 1.0, across the Kennebunk River, 
between Kennebunk and Kennebunkport, Maine, need not open for vessel 
traffic. The owners of the bridge shall provide and keep in good legible 
condition, two board gages in accordance with 33 CFR 118.160, of this 
chapter.

[CGD01-99-024, 64 FR 60673, Nov. 8, 1999]

Sec. 117.529  Narraguagus River.

    The draw of the highway bridge, mile 1.8 at Milbridge, shall open on 
signal if at least 24 hours notice is given to the Maine State Highway 
Commission, Division Office at Ellsworth.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984; 49 FR 37382, Sept. 24, 1984]

Sec. 117.531  Piscataqua River.

    (a) The following requirements apply to all bridges across the 
Piscataqua River:
    (1) Public vessels of the United States, state and local vessels 
used for public safety, vessels in distress, commercial vessels over 100 
gross tons, inbound ferry service vessels and inbound commercial fishing 
vessels shall be passed through the draws of each bridge as soon as 
possible without delay at any time. The opening signal from these 
vessels is four or more short blasts of a whistle, horn or a radio 
request.
    (2) The owners of these bridges shall provide and keep in good 
legible condition clearance gauges for each draw with figures not less 
than 18 inches high designed, installed and maintained according to the 
provisions of Sec. 118.160 of this chapter.
    (3) Trains and locomotives shall be controlled so that any delay in 
opening the draw shall not exceed five minutes. However, if a train 
moving toward the bridge has crossed the home signal for the bridge 
before the signal requesting opening of the bridge is given, that train 
may continue across the bridge and must clear the bridge interlocks 
before stopping.
    (4) Except as provided in paragraphs (b) through (c) of this section 
the draws shall open on signal.
    (b) The draw of the Memorial (US 1) bridge, mile 3.5, shall open on 
signal; except that from 15 May through 31 October, from 7 a.m. to 7 
p.m., the draw need be opened only on the hour and half hour for 
recreational vessels and commercial vessels less than 100 gross tons 
except as provided in (a)(1).
    (c) The draw of the Sarah M. Long (Route 1 Bypass) bridge, mile 4.0, 
shall open as follows:
    (1) The main ship channel draw shall open on signal; except that 
from 15 May through 31 October, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., the draw need be 
opened only at quarter of and quarter after the hour for recreational 
vessels and commercial vessels less than 100 gross tons except as 
provided in (a)(1).
    (2) The secondary recreation draw shall be left in the fully open 
position from 15 May through 31 October except for the crossing of a 
train in accordance with (a)(3) above.

[CGD1-89-111, 55 FR 13275, Apr. 10, 1990]

Sec. 117.533  Sheepscot River.

    The draw of the Maine Central Railroad Bridge, mile 15.0, between 
Wiscasset and North Edgecombe,

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Maine, need not be opened for the passage of vessels. The draw of the 
Maine Central Railroad Bridge shall be returned to operable condition 
within six months after notification by the District Commander to do so.

[CGD01-97-128, 63 FR 18323, Apr. 15, 1998]

Sec. 117.535  Taunton River.

    The draw of the Maine highway bridge, mile 4.3 between Hancock and 
Sullivan, need not be opened for the passage of vessels.

                                Maryland

Sec. 117.541  Baltimore Harbor--Patapsco River.

    (a) The draw of the Hanover Street S2 bridge, mile 12.0 across the 
Middle Branch of the Patapsco River at Baltimore, shall open on signal 
from 5 a.m. to 6:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., and 6 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 
The draw need not be opened from 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 
p.m.; however, fire boats, police boats, and other vessels engaged in 
emergency operations shall be passed immediately during this period. 
When a vessel desires to pass the draw from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., notice 
shall be given to the superintendent of the bridge, either at the bridge 
before 9 p.m. or at the superintendent's residence after 9 p.m. If the 
notice is given from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. or if at least one half hour has 
elapsed since the notice was given, the draw shall open promptly at the 
time requested.
    (b) The draw of the Western Maryland railroad bridge, mile 12.5 
across the Middle Branch of the Patapsco River at Baltimore, shall open 
on signal from 7 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through 
Friday except legal holidays. At all other times, the draw shall open if 
at least six hours notice is given. Marine firefighting equipment and 
pollution control vessels shall be passed as soon as possible but in no 
event more than 15 minutes after notice is given.

Sec. 117.543  Bear Creek.

    (a) The draws of the Baltimore County Revenue Authority (Dundalk 
Avenue) highway toll bridge, mile 1.5, and the Peninsula Parkway bridge, 
mile 2.1, both between Dundalk and Sparrows Point, shall open on signal; 
except that, from April 16 through November 15 from 12 midnight to 8 
a.m. except Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal and State holidays, at least 
one half hour notice is required.
    (b) The draw of the Baltimore County highway bridge, mile 3.4 at 
Wise Avenue between Dundalk and Sparrows Point, shall open on signal if 
at least four hours notice is given.

Sec. 117.547  Bush River.

    The draw of the Amtrak bridge, mile 6.8 at Perryman, operates as 
follows:
    (a) When notice under paragraph (b) of this section is given, the 
draw shall open twice a day--
    (1) From May 1 through September 30, on each Saturday, Sunday, and 
Federal holiday falling on a Friday or a Monday; and
    (2) In October, on the Saturday and Sunday of one weekend.
    (b) Notice of the need for an opening is given to the Amtrak 
Assistant Transportation Superintendent at 301-291-4278 by an authorized 
representative of the Bush River Yacht Club by noon on the Friday just 
preceding the day of opening or, if that Friday is a Federal holiday, by 
noon on the preceding Thursday.
    (c) Amtrak determines the times for openings and shall schedule the 
times--
    (1) During daylight hours;
    (2) Six to ten hours apart; and
    (3) One opening before noon and one after noon.
    (d) Amtrak shall notify a representative of the Yacht Club of the 
times of all openings for the weekend (or extended weekend) in question 
by 6 p.m. on the Friday just preceding the weekend or, if that Friday is 
a Federal holiday, by 6 p.m. on the preceding Thursday.
    (e) Each opening shall be of sufficient duration to pass waiting 
vessels.

[CGD 5-85-01, 50 FR 18480, May 1, 1985]

Sec. 117.549  Cambridge Harbor.

    The draw of the S342 bridge, mile 0.1 at Cambridge, shall open on 
signal from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.; except that, from 12 noon to 1 p.m. Monday 
through Friday, the draw need not be opened. The draw need not be opened 
from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.

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Sec. 117.551  Chester River.

    The draw of the S213 bridge, mile 26.8 at Chestertown, shall open on 
signal from April 1 though September 30 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. At all 
other times, the draw shall open on signal if at least six hours notice 
is given.

Sec. 117.553  Choptank River.

    (a) The draw of the Maryland 331 bridge, mile 35.3, at Dover, shall 
open on signal from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., year-round, and the draw shall 
remain closed from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., year-round, unless 24 hours advance 
notice is given by calling (301) 820-8592 or (301) 745-2096.
    (b) The draw of the Conrail bridge, mile 50.9 at Denton, shall open 
on signal from May 30 through September 30 from sunrise to sunset and at 
all other times if at least four hours notice is given.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as amended by CGD5-90-059, 55 
FR 35622, Aug. 31, 1990]

Sec. 117.555  College Creek.

    The draws of the Naval Academy highway bridge, mile 0.3 at 
Annapolis, and the Maryland highway bridge, mile 0.4 at Annapolis, need 
not be opened for the passage of vessels.

Sec. 117.557  Curtis Creek.

    The draw of the I695 bridge, mile 0.9 at Baltimore, shall open on 
signal if at least a one-hour notice is given to the Maryland 
Transportation Authority in Baltimore.

Sec. 117.559  Isle of Wight Bay.

    The draw of the US50 bridge, mile 0.5, at Ocean City, shall open on 
signal; except that, from October 1 through April 30 from 6 p.m. to 6 
a.m., the draw shall open if at least three hours notice is given and 
from May 25 through September 15 from 9:25 a.m. to 9:55 p.m. the draw 
shall open at 25 minutes after and 55 minutes after the hour for a 
maximum of five minutes to let accumulated vessels pass, except that, on 
Saturdays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., the draw shall open on the hour for all 
waiting vessels and shall remain in the open position until all waiting 
vessels pass.

[CGD05-97-013, 62 FR 38909, July 21, 1997]

Sec. 117.561  Kent Island Narrows.

    The draw of the U.S. Route 50/301 bridge, mile 1.0, Kent Island 
Narrows, operates as follows:
    (a) From November 1 through April 30, the draw shall open on signal 
from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. but need not be opened from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.
    (b) From May 1 through October 31:
    (1) On Monday (except when Monday is a holiday) through Thursday 
(except when Thursday is the day before a Friday holiday), the draw 
shall open on signal on the hour from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., but need not be 
opened at any other time.
    (2) On Friday (except when Friday is a holiday) and on Thursday when 
it is the day before a Friday holiday, the draw shall open on signal on 
the hour from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. and at 8 p.m., but need not be opened at 
any other time.
    (3) On Saturday and on a Friday holiday, the draw shall open on 
signal at 6 a.m. and 12 noon and on signal on the hour from 3 p.m. to 8 
p.m., but need not be opened at any other time.
    (4) On Sunday and on a Monday holiday, the draw shall open on signal 
on the hour from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. and at 3:30 p.m., but need not be 
opened at any other time.
    (5) The draw shall open at scheduled opening times only if vessels 
are waiting to pass. At each opening, the draw shall remain open for a 
sufficient period of time to allow passage of all waiting vessels.
    (6) If a vessel is approaching the bridge and cannot reach the 
bridge exactly on the hour, the drawtender may delay the hourly opening 
up to ten minutes past the hour for the passage of the approaching 
vessel and any other vessels that are waiting to pass.
    (c) The draw shall open on signal for public vessels of the United 
States, State, or local government vessels used for public safety 
purposes, commercial vessels, and vessels in distress.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as amended by CGD5-87-055, 53 
FR 9888, Mar. 28, 1988]

Sec. 117.563  Marshyhope Creek.

    The draw of the S14 bridge, mile 5.8 at Brookview, need not be 
opened for the passage of vessels. The operating

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machinery shall be maintained in a serviceable condition.

Sec. 117.565  Miles River.

    The draw of the Route S370 bridge, mile 10.0 at Easton, Maryland, 
shall open on signal; except that from November 1 through March 31, 24 
hours a day, and from April 1 through October 31, from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., 
a six-hour advance notice to the drawtender is required for bridge 
openings.

[CGD05-99-003, 64 FR 61209, Nov. 10, 1999]

Sec. 117.567  Patuxent River.

    The draw of S231 bridge, mile 18.5 at Benedict, shall open on 
signal; except that, from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., the draw shall open on 
signal if notice is given to the Toll Captain at the Administration 
Building at the east end of the bridge before 6 p.m.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984; 49 FR 37382, Sept. 24, 1984]

Sec. 117.569  Pocomoke River.

    (a) The Conrail railroad bridge, mile 15.2, at Pocomoke City, shall 
open on signal, except between November 1 and March 31 the draw must 
open only if at least five hours advance notice is given.
    (b) The draw of the Route 675 bridge, mile 15.6, at Pocomoke City, 
shall open on signal, except between November 1 and March 31 the draw 
must open only if at least five hours advance notice is given.
    (c) The draw of the S12 bridge, mile 29.9, at Snow Hill, shall open 
on signal if at least five hours advance notice is given.

[CGD5-87-063, 53 FR 16548, May 10, 1988]

Sec. 117.570  Sassafras River.

    The draw of the Sassafras River (Route 213) bridge, mile 10.0 at 
Georgetown, Maryland, shall open on signal; except that from November 1 
through March 31, from midnight to 8 a.m., the draw need only open if at 
least a six-hour advance notice is given.

[CGD05-99-006, 64 FR 61207, Nov. 10, 1999]

Sec. 117.571  Spa Creek.

    The S181 bridge, mile 4.0, at Annapolis, Maryland:
    (a) From May 1 to October 31, Monday through Friday, except Federal 
and State holidays:
    (1) The draw shall remain closed from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 
from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., except the draw shall open at 6:00 p.m. and 
7:00 p.m. for any vessels waiting to pass.
    (2) The draw shall open on the hour and the half-hour, from 9:00 
a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
    (3) The draw shall open on the hour and half hour, from 7:30 p.m. to 
7:30 a.m.
    (b) From November 1 to April 30, Monday through Friday, except 
Federal and State holidays:
    (1) The draw shall remain closed from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 
from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
    (2) The draw shall open on signal from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and 
from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
    (c) On Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays year-round, the draw shall 
open on the hour and half-hour for vessels waiting to pass.
    (d) The draw shall always open on signal for public vessels of the 
United States, or local vessels used for public safety, tugs with tows, 
and vessels in distress.

[CGD5-90-002, 55 FR 4604, Feb. 9, 1990, as amended by CGD05-94-08, 59 FR 
44316, Aug. 29, 1994]

Sec. 117.573  Stoney Creek.

    The draw of the Stoney Creek (S173) bridge, mile 0.9, in Riviera 
shall open on signal, except:
    (a) From 6:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday 
through Friday except Federal and State holidays, the draw need be 
opened only at 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. if any vessels are waiting to pass.
    (b) From 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday and from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on 
Sunday, the draw need be opened only on the hour and half hour.
    (c) Public vessels of the United States and vessels in an emergency 
involving danger to life or property shall be passed at any time.

[CGD5-92-012, 57 FR 14643, Apr. 22, 1992]

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Sec. 117.575  Susquehanna River.

    The draw of the Conrail bridge, mile 1.0 at Havre de Grace, shall 
open on signal if at least 24 hours notice is given.

Sec. 117.577  Weems Creek.

    The draw of the S437 bridge, mile 0.7 at West Annapolis, shall open 
on signal from sunrise to sunset from May 1 through September 30. At all 
other times, the draw shall open on signal if at least five hours notice 
is given.

Sec. 117.579  Wicomico River (North Prong).

    The draws of the Main Street and US 50 bridges, mile 22.4, 
Salisbury, Maryland shall open on signal, except from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., 
from 12 noon to 1 p.m., and from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., the draw need not be 
opened for the passage of vessels, except for tugs with tows, if at 
least three hours of advance notice is given, and the reason for passage 
through the bridges during a closure period is due to delay caused by 
inclement weather or other emergency or unforeseen circumstances.

[CGD05-94-116, 60 FR 32267, June 21, 1995]

                              Massachusetts

Sec. 117.585  Acushnet River.

    (a) The drawspan will be opened promptly, provided proper signal is 
given, on the following schedule:
    (1) On the hour between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. inclusive;
    (2) At a quarter past the hour between 11:15 a.m. and 6:15 p.m. 
inclusive.
    (3) At all other times on call.
    (b) The draw will be opened at any time for vessels whose draft 
exceeds 15 feet, for vessels owned or operated by the U.S. Government, 
the State of Massachusetts, or by local authorities.
    (c) Each opening of the draw, from the time vehicular traffic flow 
is stopped until the flow resumes, shall not exceed 15 minutes except 
for vessels whose draft exceeds 15 feet or in extraordinary 
circumstances.
    (d) From 6 p.m. on December 24 to midnight on December 25 and from 6 
p.m. on December 31 to midnight on January 1, the draw shall open on 
signal if at least a two-hour notice is given by calling the number 
posted at the bridge.

[CGD 1-84-10R, 49 FR 36841, Sept. 20, 1984, as amended by CGD01-00-135, 
65 FR 38207, June 20, 2000]

Sec. 117.586  Annisqualm River and Blynman Canal

    The draw of the Blynman (SR127) Bridge shall open on signal; except 
that, from 6 p.m. on December 24 to midnight on December 25 and from 6 
p.m. on December 31 to midnight on January 1, the draw shall open on 
signal if at least a two-hour notice is given by calling the number 
posted at the bridge.

[CGD01-00-135, 65 FR 38207, June 20, 2000]

Sec. 117.587  Apponagansett River.

    (a) The draw of the Padanaram Bridge mile 1.0 shall open on signal 1 
May through 31 October from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily as follows:
    (1) The bridge shall open on signal, twice an hour, on the hour and 
the half hour between 5 a.m. and 9 a.m. and between 8 p.m. and 9 p.m.
    (2) The bridge shall open on signal, once an hour, on the hour 
between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m.
    (b) At all other times the bridge shall open if at least four (4) 
hours advance notice is given.
    (c) The owners of this bridge shall provide and maintain mooring 
facilities for vessels to make fast while waiting for the bridge to 
open.
    (d) The owners of this bridge shall provide and keep in good legible 
condition, clearance gauges for each draw with figures not less than 
twelve (12) inches high designed, installed and maintained according to 
the provisions of section 118.160 of this chapter.

[CGD01-95-008, 60 FR 29761, June 6, 1995]

Sec. 117.588  Bass River.

    The Hall Whitaker Bridge, mile 0.6 at Beverly, shall operate as 
follows:
    (a) Public vessels of the United States and state or local vessels 
used for public safety shall be passed as soon as possible.
    (b) The owners of this bridge shall provide and keep in good legible 
condition clearance gauges for each draw with figures not less than 12 
inches

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high designed, installed and maintained according to the provisions of 
Sec. 118.160 of this chapter.
    (c) That the draw of the Hall Whitaker bridge shall open on signal 
if at least 24 hours notice is given by commercial and recreational 
vessels.

[CGD1-91-015, 56 FR 41460, Aug. 21, 1991]

Sec. 117.589  Cape Cod Canal.

    The draw of the Conrail railroad bridge, mile 0.7 at Bourne, shall 
operate as follows:
    (a) The draw is normally in the fully open position except for the 
passage of trains or for maintenance. No signal is required if the draw 
is in the fully open position.
    (b) If the draw is not in the fully open position, the opening 
signal is one prolonged and one short blast.
    (c) Signals to be sounded from the bridge are--
    (1) Immediately preceding the opening of the draw, one prolonged 
blast;
    (2) Immediately preceding the closing of the draw, two prolonged 
blasts;
    (3) When a vessel has sounded the opening signal and the draw cannot 
be opened immediately, five short blasts in a rapid succession; and
    (4) When the draw is closed and visibility is reduced in foggy 
weather, five short blasts in rapid succession every two minutes.

Sec. 117.591  Charles River and its tributaries.

    (a) The following requirements apply to all bridges across the 
Charles River and it's tributaries:
    (1) Public vessels of the United States, state or local vessels used 
for public safety, and vessels in distress shall be passed through the 
draw of each bridge as soon as possible without delay at any time. The 
opening signal from these vessels is four or more short blasts of a 
whistle or horn, or a radio request.
    (2) The owners of these bridges shall provide and keep in good 
legible condition clearance gauges for each draw with figures not less 
than 12 inches high designed, installed and maintained according to the 
provisions of Sec. 118.160 of this chapter.
    (3) Trains and locomotives shall be controlled so that any delay in 
opening the draw span shall not exceed ten minutes. However, if a train 
moving toward the bridge has crossed the home signal for the bridge 
before the signal requesting opening of the bridge is given, that train 
may continue across the bridge and must clear the bridge interlocks 
before stopping.
    (4) Except as provided in paragraph (b) through (f) of this section, 
the draws shall open on signal.
    (b) The draw of the Charlestown Bridge, mile 0.4 at Boston, need not 
be opened for the passage of vessels.
    (c) The draw of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority 
(MBTA/Amtrak Bridge, mile 0.8, at Boston, shall open on signal; except 
that from 6:15 a.m. to 9:10 a.m. and 4:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday 
through Friday, except holidays, the draw need not be opened for the 
passage of vessels, except as stated in paragraph (a)(1) of this 
section.
    (d) The draw of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (East 
Cambridge Viaduct) railroad Bridge, mile 1.0 at Boston, need not be 
opened for the passage of vessels. However, the operating machinery of 
the draw shall be maintained in an operable condition.
    (e) The draw of the Metropolitan District Commission (Craigie) 
Bridge, mile 1.0 at Boston, shall operate as follows:
    (1) Open on signal; except that from 6:15 a.m. to 9:10 a.m. and 3:15 
p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays, the draw need 
not open for the passage of vessels, except as stated in paragraph 
(a)(1) of this section.
    (2) From December 1 to March 31, the draw shall open on signal after 
a 24 hour advance notice is given.
    (f) The draws of the bridges across Broad Canal, mile 0.0, need not 
open for the passage of vessels. However, the draws shall be returned to 
operable condition within one year after notification by the District 
Commander to do so.

[CGD1 91-141, 57 FR 30405, July 9, 1992]

Sec. 117.593  Chelsea River.

    All drawbridges across the Chelsea River shall open on signal. The 
opening signal for each drawbridge is two prolonged blasts followed by 
two short

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blasts and one prolonged blast. The acknowledging signal is three 
prolonged blasts when the draw can be opened immediately and is two 
prolonged blasts when the draw cannot be opened or is open and must be 
closed.

Sec. 117.595  Danvers River.

    (a) The requirements in this paragraph apply to all bridges across 
the Danvers River:
    (1) The owners of these bridges shall provide and keep in good 
legible condition clearance gauges for each draw with figures not less 
than 12 inches high, designed, installed, and maintained according to 
the provisions of Sec. 118.160 of this chapter.
    (2) Trains and locomotives shall be controlled so that any delay in 
opening the draw span shall not exceed ten minutes. However, if a train 
moving toward the bridge has crossed the home signal for the bridge 
before the signal requesting opening of the bridge is given, that train 
may continue across the bridge and must clear the bridge interlocks 
before stopping.
    (b) The draw of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority 
(MBTA)/AMTRAK Bridge, at mile 0.05, between Salem and Beverly, shall 
open on signal; except that, from midnight to 5 a.m., daily, and on 
December 25 and January 1, the draw shall open as soon as possible, but 
not more than one hour after notice is given to the drawtenders either 
at the bridge during the time the drawtenders are on duty or by calling 
the number posted at the bridge.
    (c) The Kernwood Bridge, at mile 1.0, shall open on signal; except 
that, from May 1 through September 30, midnight to 5 a.m., from October 
1 through April 30, 7 p.m. to 5 a.m., and all day on December 25 and 
January 1, the draw shall open as soon as possible, but not more than 
one hour after notice is given to the drawtenders either at the bridge 
during the time the drawtenders are on duty or by calling the number 
posted at the bridge.

[CGD01-99-148, 64 FR 46275, Aug. 25, 1999]

Sec. 117.597  Dorchester Bay.

    The draw of the William T. Morrisey Boulevard bridge, mile 0.0 at 
Boston, shall open on signal from April 16 through October 14; except 
that the draw need not open for the passage of vessels from 7:30 a.m. to 
9 a.m. and from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. except on Saturdays, Sundays, or 
holidays observed in the locality. From October 15 through April 15, the 
draw shall open on signal if at least 24 hours notice is given. Public 
vessels of the United States and state or local vessels used for public 
safety shall be passed as soon as possible.

Sec. 117.598  Eel Pond Channel.

    The following requirements apply to the draw of Eel Pond (Water 
Street) drawbridge at mile 0.0 at Falmouth, Massachusetts.
    (a) The draw shall open at all times as soon as possible for a 
public vessels of the United States, State or local vessels used for 
public safety, and vessels in distress. The opening signal for these 
vessels shall be four or more short blast of a whistle, horn, or radio 
request.
    (b) The owners of this bridge shall provide and keep in good legible 
condition clearance gauges for each draw with figures not less than 12 
inches high designed, installed and maintained according to the 
provisions of section 118.160 of this chapter.
    (c) The draw shall operate as follows:
    (1) On signal from October 15 through May 14, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
except as provided in paragraph (c)(3)(i) of this section.
    (2) Need open on signal only on the hour and half hour as follows:
    (i) From May 15 through June 14 and from September 16 through 
October 14, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
    (ii) From June 15 through September 15, from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
    (3) The draw shall open on signal if at least 8 hours advance notice 
is given:
    (i) At all times on Christmas, New Years, Easter and all Sundays in 
January and February.
    (ii) At all other times not stipulated in paragraphs (c)(1) and 
(c)(2) of this section.

[CGD1 90-024, 55 FR 20263, May 16, 1990]

Sec. 117.599  Fort Point Channel.

    The draw of the Northern Avenue Bridge, mile 0.1, at Boston, shall 
operate as follows:

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    (a) From May 1 through October 31, the draw shall open on signal 
from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. From 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. the draw shall open on 
signal if at least a two-hour advance notice is given by calling the 
number posted at the bridge.
    (b) From November 1 through April 30, the draw shall open on signal 
from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. From 3 p.m. to 7 a.m. the draw shall open on 
signal if at least a twenty-four hours advance notice is given by 
calling the number posted at the bridge.

[CGD01-00-234, 66 FR 10817, Feb. 20, 2001]

Sec. 117.600  Lagoon Pond.

    The draw of the Lagoon Pond Bridge, mile 0.0 in Tisbury, 
Massachusetts, shall operate as follows:
    (a) The draw shall open on signal from May 15 through September 15, 
from 8:15 a.m. to 8:45 a.m., from 10:15 a.m. to 11 a.m., from 3:15 p.m. 
to 4 p.m., from 5 p.m. to 5:45 p.m., and from 7:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. At all 
other times the draw will open for the passage of vessels if at least 
four (4) hours advance notice is given by calling the number posted at 
the bridge.
    (b) The draw shall open on signal from September 16 through May 14 
if at least a twenty-four (24) hours advance notice is given by calling 
the number posted at the bridge.
    (c) The owners of this bridge shall provide and keep in good legible 
condition, clearance gauges for each draw with figures not less than 
twelve (12) inches high designed, installed and maintained according to 
the provisions of section 118.160 of this chapter.

[CGD01-95-001, 60 FR 51729, Oct. 3, 1995]

Sec. 117.601  Malden River.

    The draw of the S16 bridge, mile 0.3 between Medford and Everett, 
need not be opened for the passage of vessels.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984; 49 FR 37382, Sept. 24, 1984]

Sec. 117.603  Manchester Harbor.

    The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Bridge at mile 1.0 in 
Manchester, shall operate as follows:
    (a) The draw shall open on signal--
    (1) From Memorial Day through September 30 from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.;
    (2) From April 1 to Memorial Day and from October 1 to November 1 
from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
    (b) At all other times, the draw shall open on signal with at least 
four hours notice.
    (c) The owner of this bridge shall provide and keep in good legible 
condition, clearance gauges for each draw with figures not less than 
twelve (12) inches high designed, installed and maintained in accordance 
with the provisions of section 118.160 of this chapter.

[CGD01-97-022, 62 FR 50509, Sept. 26, 1997]

Sec. 117.605  Merrimack River.

    (a) The draw of the Newburyport US1 Bridge, mile 3.4, shall operate 
as follows:
    (1) From May 1 through November 15, from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., the draw 
shall open on signal; except that, from Memorial Day through Labor Day, 
from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., the draw shall open on signal only on the hour 
and half hour.
    (2) At all other times the draw shall open on signal after at least 
a one-hour advance notice is given by calling the number posted at the 
bridge.
    (b) The draw of the Boston and Maine railroad bridge, mile 3.4 at 
Newburyport, is normally maintained in the fully open position. When the 
draw is in the closed position, a drawtender shall be on duty and the 
draw shall open on signal.
    (c) The draws of the Massachusetts Department of Public Works 
bridges, mile 5.8 at Newburyport and mile 12.6 at Rock Village, and 
Groveland bridge, mile 16.5 at Groveland, shall open on signal if at 
least two hours notice is given. Public vessels of the United States and 
state or local vessels used for public safety shall be passed through 
the draw as soon as possible.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as amended by CGD01-94-094, 60 
FR 58518, Nov. 28, 1995; CGD01-99-029, 65 FR 24640, Apr. 27, 2000]

Sec. 117.607  Mitchell River.

    The draw of the Chatham highway bridge, mile 0.2 at Chatham, shall 
open on signal from May 1 through October 31 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. if at 
least one hour notice is given, and from 4 p.m. to 8 a.m. if at least 12 
hours notice is

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given. From November 1 through April 30, the draw shall open on signal 
if at least 24 hours notice is given. Notice is given to the duty 
officer at the Chatham Police Department Headquarters.

Sec. 117.609  Mystic River.

    (a) The draw of the S99 Alford Street Bridge, mile 1.4, shall open 
on signal; except that, Monday through Saturday, excluding holidays, the 
draw need not open for the passage of vessel traffic from 7:45 a.m. to 9 
a.m., 9:10 a.m. to 10 a.m., and 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., daily. From November 1 
through March 31, between 3 p.m. and 7 a.m., at least an eight-hour 
advance notice is required for bridge openings by calling the number 
posted at the bridge.
    (b) The draw of the Wellington Bridge, mile 2.5, need not open for 
the passage of vessel traffic.

[CGD01-02-020, 67 FR 63261, Oct. 11, 2002]

Sec. 117.611  Neponset River.

    The Granite Avenue Bridge, mile 2.5, between Boston and Milton, 
Massachusetts, shall operate as follows:
    (a) The draw of the Granite Avenue Bridge shall open on signal from 
May 1 through October 31; 6 a.m. to 12 midnight. At all other times the 
draw shall open on signal if at least one hour advance notice is given 
by calling the number posted at the bridge.
    (b) The owners of this bridge shall provide and keep in good legible 
condition, clearance gauges for each draw with figures not less than 
twelve (12) inches high designed, installed and maintained according to 
the provisions of Sec. 118.160 of this chapter.

[CGD01-94-087, 60 FR 54432, Oct. 24, 1995]

Sec. 117.613  North River.

    The draw of the Plymouth County (Bridge Street) Bridge, mile 4.0, at 
Norwell, shall open on signal from May 1 through October 31 if at least 
four hours notice is given. From November 1 through April 30, the draw 
shall open on signal if at least 24 hours notice is given.

[CGD01-97-126, 63 FR 18323, Apr. 15, 1998]

Sec. 117.615  Plum Island River.

    The draw of the Plum Island Turnpike Bridge, mile 3.3 between 
Newburyport and Plum Island, shall operate as follows:
    (a) From April 1 through November 30, 5 a.m. to 9 p.m., the draw 
shall open on signal if at least one hour advance notice is given by 
calling the number posted at the bridge. At all other times the draw 
shall open on signal if at least three hours advance notice is given.
    (b) The owners of this bridge shall provide and keep in good legible 
condition, clearance gauges for each draw with figures not less than 
twelve (12) inches high, designed, installed and maintained according to 
the provisions of Sec. 118.160 of this chapter.

[CGD01-94-057, 60 FR 54431, Oct. 24, 1995]

Sec. 117.618  Saugus River.

    (a) The following requirements apply to all bridges across the 
Saugus River:
    (1) Public vessels of the United States, state or local vessels used 
for public safety, and vessels in distress shall be passed through the 
draw of each bridge as soon as possible at any time. The opening signal 
from these vessels is four or more short blasts of a whistle or horn or 
a radio request.
    (2) The owners of these bridges shall provide and keep in good 
legible condition clearance gauges with figures not less than 12 inches 
high designed, installed and maintained according to provisions of 
Sec. 118.160 of this chapter.
    (3) Trains and locomotives shall be controlled so that any delay in 
opening the draw span shall not exceed seven minutes. However, if a 
train moving toward the bridge has crossed the home signal for the 
bridge before the signal requesting opening of the bridge is given, the 
train may continue across the bridge and must clear the bridge 
interlocks before stopping.
    (b) The draw of the General Edwards SR1A Bridge, mile 1.7, between 
Revere and Lynn, Massachusetts, shall open on signal except that from 
December 1 through March 31 at least 8 hour advance notice shall be 
given by commercial and recreational vessels for an opening.
    (c) The Fox Hill SR107 Bridge at mile 2.5 shall open on signal, 
except that

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from October 1 through May 31, 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. daily, and all day on 
December 25 and January 1, the draw shall open as soon as possible, but 
not more than one hour, after notice is given to the drawtenders either 
at the bridge during the time the drawtenders are on duty or by calling 
the number posted at the bridge.

[CGD1 91-004, 56 FR 60064, Nov. 27, 1991, as amended by CGD01-94-150, 60 
FR 51730, Oct. 3, 1995]

Sec. 117.619  Taunton River.

    (a) The owners of the Brightman Street and Bristol County bridges 
shall provide and keep in good legible condition clearance gauges for 
each draw with figures not less than twelve inches high, designed, 
installed, and maintained according to the provisions of Sec. 118.160 of 
this chapter.
    (b) The draw of the Brightman Street Bridge between Somerset and 
Fall River shall open on signal; except that, from November 1 through 
March 31, between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. daily, the draw shall open if at 
least a one-hour notice is given. From 6 p.m. on December 24 to midnight 
on December 25 and from 6 p.m. on December 31 to midnight on January 1, 
the draw shall open on signal if at least a two-hour notice is given by 
calling the number posted at the bridge.
    (c) The Bristol County Bridge, mile 10.3, shall open on signal if at 
least twenty-four hours' notice is given by calling the number posted at 
the bridge.

[CGD01-97-098, 63 FR 70662, Dec. 22, 1998, as amended by CGD01-00-135, 
65 FR 38207, June 20, 2000]

Sec. 117.620  Westport River--East Branch.

    The Westport Point Bridge, mile 1.2 at Westport, shall operate as 
follows:
    (a) Public vessels of the United States and state or local vessels 
used for public safety shall be passed as soon as possible.
    (b) The owners of this bridge shall provide and keep in good legible 
condition clearance gauges for each draw with figures not less than 12 
inches high designed, installed, and maintained, according to the 
provisions of Sec. 118.160 of this chapter.
    (c) That the draw of the Westport Point Bridge, mile 1.2 at 
Westport, shall open on signal if at least 24 hours notice is given by 
commercial and recreational vessels.

[CGD1-91-014, 56 FR 41462, Aug. 21, 1991]

Sec. 117.621  Fore River.

    The draw of the Quincy Weymouth SR3A bridge, mile 3.5 between Quincy 
Point and North Weymouth, Massachusetts, shall open on signal, except 
that:
    (a) From 6:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday 
through Friday, except holidays observed in the locality, the draw need 
not be opened.
    (b) The draw shall open on signal at all times for self-propelled 
vessels greater than 10,000 gross tons.
    (c) From 6 p.m. on December 24 to midnight on December 25 and from 6 
p.m. on December 31 to midnight on January 1, the draw shall open on 
signal if at least a two-hour notice is given by calling the number 
posted at the bridge.

[CGD01-94-159, 60 FR 2688, Jan. 11, 1995, as amended by CGD01-00-135, 65 
FR 38207, June 20, 2000]

Sec. 117.622  West Bay

    The draw of the West Bay Bridge, mile 1.2, at Osterville, shall 
operate as follows:
    (1) From November 1 through April 30, the draw shall open on signal 
if at least a twenty-four hours advance notice is given.
    (2) From May 1 through June 15, the draw shall open on signal from 8 
a.m. to 6 p.m.
    (3) From June 16 through September 30, the draw shall open on signal 
from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
    (4) From October 1 through October 31, the draw shall open on signal 
from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
    (5) At all other times from May 1 through October 31, the draw shall 
open on signal if at least a four-hours advance notice is given by 
calling the number posted at the bridge.

[CGD01-01-038, 66 FR 46525, Sept. 6, 2001]

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                                Michigan

Sec. 117.624  Black River (South Haven).

    The draw of the Dyckman Avenue bridge, mile 1.9 at South Haven, 
shall open as follows:
    (a) From May 1 through October 14--
    (1) From 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a week the draw need open 
only on the hour and half-hour; however, Mondays through Fridays the 
draw need not open at 12 noon and 1 p.m. Commercial vessels shall be 
passed through the draw of this bridge as soon as possible even though 
this regulated period is in effect.
    (2) From 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., no bridgetender is required to be in 
continuous attendance at the bridge and the draw shall open on signal 
for commercial vessels and pleasure craft if at least a three hour 
advance notice is given.
    (b) From October 15 through April 30, the draw shall open on signal 
for the passage of commercial vessels and pleasure craft if at least a 
twelve hour advance notice is given.
    (c) At all times, the draw shall open as soon as possible for public 
vessels of the United States, state or local government vessels used for 
public safety and vessels in distress.

[CGD 09 85-21, 51 FR 13219, Apr. 18, 1986]

Sec. 117.625  Black River.

    (a) For all drawbridges across the Black River, notice requesting 
the opening of a draw may be given to the dispatcher of the Port Huron 
Police Department. Public vessels of the United States, state or local 
vessels used for public safety, and vessels in distress shall be passed 
through each drawbridge on the river as soon as possible.
    (b) The draws of the Military Street bridge, mile 0.3, and Seventh 
Street bridge, mile 0.5, both at Port Huron, shall open on signal; 
except that, from May 1 through October 31 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 
Monday through Saturday except Federal holidays, the draw need be opened 
only on the hour and half hour and, from November 1 through November 30 
and April 1 through April 30 from 4 p.m. to 8 a.m., the draw shall open 
if at least three hours notice is given. From December 1 through March 
31, the draw shall open if at least 24 hours notice is given.
    (c) The draw of the Tenth Street bridge, mile 0.9 at Port Huron, 
shall open on signal--
    (1) From May 1 through October 31 from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. and from 11 
p.m. to 8 a.m., if at least one hours notice is given;
    (2) From April 1 through April 30 and November 1 through November 
30, if at least three hours notice is given; and
    (3) From December 1 through March 31, if at least 24 hours notice is 
given.

Sec. 117.627  Cheboygan River.

    The draw of the US 23 highway bridge, mile 0.9 at Cheboygan shall 
operate as follows:
    (a) From April 1 through May 15 and from September 16 through 
December 14, the draw shall open on signal.
    (b) From May 16 through September 15--
    (1) Between the hours of 6 p.m. and 6 a.m., seven days a week, the 
draw shall open on signal.
    (2) Between the hours of 6 a.m. and 6 p.m., seven days a week, the 
draw need open only from three minutes before to three minutes after the 
quarter-hour and three-quarter hour.
    (c) From December 15 through March 31, no bridgetender is required 
to be at the bridge and the draw need not open unless a request to open 
the draw is given at least 12-hours in advance of a vessels intended 
time of passage through the draw.
    (d) At all times, the draw shall open as soon as possible for the 
passage of public vessels of the United States, State or local vessels 
used for public safety, commercial vessels, and vessels in distress.

[CGD09-91-03, 56 FR 37474, Aug. 7, 1991, as amended by CGD09-01-008, 66 
FR 32749, June 18, 2001]

Sec. 117.631  Detroit River (Trenton Channel).

    (a) The draw of the Grosse Ile Toll bridge (Grosse Ile Parkway), 
mile 8.8, at Grosse Ile, shall operate as follows:
    (1) Between the hours of 7 a.m. and 11 p.m., seven days a week and 
holidays, the draw need open only from three minutes before to three 
minutes after the hour and half-hour for pleasure

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craft; for commercial vessels, during this period of time, the draw 
shall open on signal as soon as possible.
    (2) Between the hours of 11 p.m. and 7 a.m., the draw shall open on 
signal for pleasure craft and commercial vessels.
    (b) The draw of the Wayne County highway bridge (Bridge Road), mile 
5.6, at Grosse Ile, shall operate as follows:
    (1) From March 16 through December 14--
    (i) Between the hours of 7 a.m. and 11 p.m., seven days a week and 
holidays, the draw need open only from three minutes before to three 
minutes after the quarter and three-quarter hour for pleasure craft, 
with no opening required at 7:45 a.m., 8:45 a.m., 4:15 p.m. and 5:15 
p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays; for commercial vessels, 
during these periods of time, the draw shall open on signal as soon as 
possible.
    (ii) Between the hours of 11 p.m. and 7 a.m., the draw shall open on 
signal for pleasure craft and commercial vessels.
    (2) From December 15 through March 15, no bridgetenders are required 
to be on duty at the bridge and the bridge shall open on signal if at 
least a twelve-hour advance notice is given .
    (c) At all times, the bridges listed in this section shall open as 
soon as possible for public vessels of the United States, State or local 
government vessels used for public safety and vessels in distress.

[CGD09 87-07, 52 FR 39520, Oct. 22, 1987]

Sec. 117.633  Grand River.

    (a) Public vessels of the United States, state or local vessels used 
for public safety, commercial vessels, and vessels in distress shall be 
passed through the draw of each bridge as soon as possible.
    (b) The draw of the CSX Transportation Corp. railroad bridge, mile 
2.8 at Grand Haven, shall open on signal; except that, from December 15 
through March 15, the draw shall open on signal if at least 12 hours 
notice is given.
    (c) The draw of the U.S. Route 31 bridge, mile 2.9 at Grand Haven, 
shall open on signal for pleasure craft-
    (1) From March 16 through December 14, from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., 
seven days a week, once an hour, on the half-hour; except the draw need 
not open for pleasure craft at 7:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 5:30 p.m. on 
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, and at 7:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 
4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
    (2) From December 15 through March 15, if at least 12 hours notice 
is given.
    (d) The draw of the Grand Trunk Western railroad bridge, mile 0.2 
across the mouth of Spring Lake, shall open on signal; except that, from 
December 15 through March 15, the draw shall open on signal if at least 
24 hours notice is given.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as amended by CGD09-97-008, 62 
FR 43098, Aug. 12, 1997]

Sec. 117.635  Keweenaw Waterway.

    The draw of the US41 bridge, mile 16.0 between Houghton and Hancock, 
shall open on signal; except that, from January 1 through March 15, the 
draws shall open on signal if at least 24 hours notice is given.

Sec. 117.637  Manistee River.

    (a) The draws of the Maple Street bridge, mile 1.1, and US-31 
highway bridge, mile 1.4, both at Manistee, shall operate as follows:
    (1) From May 1 through October 31, between 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., the 
bridges shall open on signal. From 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., the bridges need 
not open unless notice is given at least two hours in advance of a 
vessel's time of intended passage through the draws.
    (2) From November 1 through April 30, the bridges need not open 
unless notice is given at least 24 hours in advance of a vessel's time 
of intended passage through the draws.
    (b) The CSX Transportation railroad bridge, mile 1.5, at Manistee, 
shall open on signal from May 1 to October 31. From November 1 to April 
30, the bridge need not open unless notice is given at least 24 hours in 
advance of a vessel's time of intended passage through the draw.

[CGD 09-93-006, 58 FR 52442, Oct. 8, 1993, as amended by CGD09-97-014, 
62 FR 43931, Aug. 18, 1997]

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Sec. 117.639  Ontonagon River.

    The draw of the S64 bridge, mile 0.2 at Ontonagon, shall open on 
signal from April 1 through November 15 from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. and from 
11 p.m. to 7 a.m., if at least one hour notice is given. From November 
16 through March 31, the draw shall open on signal if at least 24 hours 
notice is given.

Sec. 117.641  Pine River (Charlevoix).

    (a) The draw of the U.S. 31 bridge, mile 0.3 at Charlevoix, shall be 
operated as follows:
    (1) From April 1 through December 31, the draw shall open on signal; 
except from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., April 1 to October 31, the draw need open 
only from three minutes before to three minutes after the hour and half-
hour for recreational vessels. Public vessels of the United States, 
state or local vessels used for public safety, commercial vessels, 
vessels in distress, and vessels seeking shelter from severe weather 
shall be passed through the draw as soon as possible.
    (2) From January 1, through March 31, the draw shall open on signal 
if at least 12 hours advance notice is provided prior to a vessel's 
intended time of passage.
    (b) The owner of the bridge shall provide and keep in good legible 
condition two board gauges painted white with black figures not less 
than six inches high to indicate the vertical clearance under the closed 
draw at all water levels. The gages shall be placed on the bridge so 
that they are plainly visible to operators of vessels approaching the 
bridge either up or downstream.

[CGD09-00-001, 65 FR 15240, Mar. 22, 2000]

Sec. 117.643  Pine River (St. Clair).

    The draw of the S29 bridge, mile 0.1 at St. Clair, shall open on 
signal from April 1 through November 30 from 2 a.m. to 8 a.m. and from 8 
a.m. to 2 a.m. on the hour and one-half hour. From December 1 through 
March 31, the draw shall open on signal if at least 24 hours notice is 
given. Public vessels of the United States, state or local vessels used 
for public safety, and vessels in distress shall be passed through the 
draw as soon as possible.

Sec. 117.647  Saginaw River.

    (a) The draws of the Lake State Railways railroad bridge, mile 3.10 
at Bay City, and the Central Michigan railroad bridge, mile 4.94 at Bay 
City, shall open on signal; except that, from December 16 through March 
15, the draws shall open on signal if at least 12 hours advance notice 
is provided.
    (b) The draws of the Independence bridge, mile 3.88, Liberty Street 
bridge, mile 4.99, Veterans Memorial bridge, mile 5.60, and Lafayette 
Street bridge, mile 6.78, all in Bay City, shall open on signal from 
March 16 through December 15, except as follows:
    (1) From 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. except 
Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays observed in the locality, the draws 
need not be opened for the passage of vessels of less than 50 gross 
tons.
    (2) From 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. except on 
Sundays and Federal holidays, the draws need not be opened for the 
passage of downbound vessels of over 50 gross tons.
    (3) From 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal 
holidays, the draws of the Independence and Veterans Memorial bridges 
need not be opened for the passage of pleasure craft except from three 
minutes before to three minutes after the hour and half-hour.
    (4) From 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal 
holidays, the draws of the Liberty Street and Lafayette Street bridges 
need not be opened for the passage of pleasure craft, except from three 
minutes before to three minutes after the quarter hour and three-quarter 
hour.
    (5) From December 16 through March 15, the draws of these bridges 
shall open on signal if at least 12 hours notice is given.
    (c) The draw of the CSX railroad bridge, mile 18.0, need not be 
opened for the passage of vessels. The owner shall return the draw to an 
operable condition within a reasonable time when directed by the 
District Commander to do so.
    (d) The draw of the Grand Trunk Western railroad bridge, mile 19.2, 
need

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not be opened for the passage of vessels.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as amended by CGD09-94-019, 59 
FR 36063, July 15, 1994; CGD09-96-003, 61 FR 24236, May 14, 1996; CGD09-
02-017, 67 FR 49240, July 30, 2002]

Sec. 117.651  St. Joseph River.

    The draws of the US33 (Blossomland) bridge, mile 0.9, and the BL-94 
(Bicentennial) bridge, mile 1.3, both at St. Joseph, shall be operated 
as follows:
    (a) From March 1 through May 14, from October 1 through December 15, 
and from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. from May 15 through September 30, the draws 
shall open on signal.
    (b) From 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. from May 15 through September 30, the draw 
of the Blossomland bridge need be opened only from three minutes before 
to three minutes after the hour and half hour, and the draw of the 
Bicentennial bridge need be opened only from three minutes before to 
three minutes after the quarter and three-quarter hour.
    (c) From December 16 through the last day of February, the draw of 
both bridges shall open on signal if at least 12 hours notice is given.
    (d) Public vessels of the United States, state and local government 
vessels used for public safety, commercial vessels, and vessels in 
distress shall be passed through the draw of both bridges as soon as 
possible.

Sec. 117.653  St. Mary's Falls Canal.

    The draw of the International Railway bridge, mile 1.0 at Sault Ste. 
Marie, shall be maintained in the fully open position during the 
navigation season, except for the crossings of trains or for 
maintenance. Bridge operators shall not give precedence to railway 
traffic and shall not close the bridge against an upbound vessel after 
lock gates are open and the vessel is proceeding toward the bridge, nor 
against a downbound vessel, 1,200 feet or less west of the bridge, 
unless the vessel is moored at either canal pier awaiting its turn to 
take position at lock approaches.

Sec. 117.655  Thunder Bay River.

    The draw of the Second Avenue bridge, mile 0.3 at Alpena, shall open 
on signal if at least three hours notice is given to the Dispatcher, 
Police Department, City of Alpena, Michigan.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984; 49 FR 37382, Sept. 24, 1984]

                                Minnesota

Sec. 117.661  Duluth Ship Canal (Duluth-Superior Harbor).

    The draw of the Duluth Ship Canal bridge, mile 0.1 at Duluth, shall 
open on signal; except that, from January 1 through March 15, the draw 
shall open on signal if at least 24 hours notice is given. The opening 
signal is one prolonged blast, one short blast, one prolonged blast, one 
short blast. If the Duluth Ship Canal Bridge is disabled, the bridge 
authorities shall give incoming and outgoing vessels timely and 
dependable notice, by tug service if necessary, so that the vessels do 
not attempt to enter the canal. Vessels shall be given precedence over 
highway or railway traffic at all times.

Sec. 117.663  Minnesota River.

    The draws of bridges above LeSueur need not be opened for the 
passage of vessels.

[CGD08-97-004, 63 FR 4584, Jan. 30, 1998]

Sec. 117.665  Red River of the North.

    The draws of the bridges need not be opened for the passage of 
vessels.

Sec. 117.667  St. Croix River.

    (a) The draws of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad Bridge, 
Mile 0.2, and the U.S. 16-61 bridge, Mile 0.3, at Prescott, and the 
Union Pacific railroad bridge, Mile 17.3, at Hudson, shall open on 
signal; except that, from December 15 through March 31, the draw shall 
open on signal if at least 24 hours notice is given.
    (b) The draw of the S36 Bridge Mile 23.4, at Stillwater, shall open 
on signal as follows:
    (1) From May 15 through October 15, Monday through Friday, except 
Federal holidays, from:
    (i) 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., every hour on the hour;
    (ii) 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., every half hour;
    (iii) 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., at 2:30 p.m., 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.;

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    (iv) 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., every half hour; and
    (v) 10 p.m. to 8 a.m., upon at least two hours notice.
    (2) from May 15 through October 15, Saturdays, Sundays, and federal 
holidays from:
    (i) 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., every half hour;
    (ii) 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., every hour on the hour;
    (iii) 8 p.m. to midnight, every half hour; and
    (iv) Midnight to 8 a.m., upon at least two hours notice.
    (c) The draw of the Soo Line Railroad Bridge, Mile 40.7, at 
Otisville, need not be opened for the passage of vessels.

[CGD2-91-01, 56 FR 21303, May 8, 1991, as amended by 59 FR 63898, Dec. 
12, 1994; USCG-1998-3799, 63 FR 35527, June 30, 1998]

Sec. 117.669  St. Louis River (Duluth Superior Harbor).

    (a) The draws of the Burlington Northern railroad bridge, mile 5.7, 
shall open on signal; except that, from January 1 through March 15, the 
draws shall open on signal if at least 24 hours notice is given. The 
opening signal for the Minnesota draw is one prolonged blast followed by 
two short blasts and for the Wisconsin draw is two prolonged blasts 
followed by two short blasts.
    (b) The draws of the Grassy Point bridge, mile 8.0, and the Arrow 
Head bridge, mile 8.7, shall open on signal; except that, from January 1 
through March 15, the draw shall open on signal if at least 24 hours 
notice is given. The opening signal for the Grassy Point bridge is two 
prolonged blasts followed by one short blast and for the Arrowhead 
bridge is three prolonged blasts.
    (c) The draw of the Duluth Missabe and Iron Range Railway bridge, 
mile 16.3, need not be opened for the passage of vessels. The owner 
shall return the draw to operable condition within a reasonable time 
when notified by the District Commander to do so.

Sec. 117.671  Upper Mississippi River.

    (a) The draws of all bridges between Lock and Dam No. 10, mile 
615.1, and Lock and Dam No. 2, mile 815.2, shall open on signal; except 
that, from December 15 through the last day of February, the draws shall 
open on signal if at least 24 hours notice is given.
    (b) The draws of all bridges between Lock and Dam No. 2, mile 815.2, 
and Lock and Dam No. 1, mile 847.6, shall open on signal; except that, 
from December 15 through the last day of February, the draws shall open 
on signal if at least 12 hours notice is given.

                               Mississippi

Sec. 117.675  Back Bay of Biloxi.

    (a) The draw of the US 90 bridge, mile 0.4, between Biloxi and Ocean 
Springs shall open on signal; except that, from 6:30 a.m. to 7:05 a.m., 
7:20 a.m. to 8:05 a.m., 4:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m., and 4:55 p.m. to 5:30 
p.m, Monday through Friday except holidays, the draw need not open for 
the passage of vessels.
    (b) The draw of the I-110 bridge, mile 3.0 at Biloxi, shall open on 
signal if at least six hours notice is given.
    (c) The draw of the Popps Ferry Road bridge, mile 8.0, at Biloxi, 
shall open on signal; except that, from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 
4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays, the 
draw need not be opened for passage of vessels. The draw shall open at 
any time for a vessel in distress.

[CGD8-85-05, 50 FR 27583, July 5, 1985, as amended by CGD08-96-049, 64 
FR 6221, Feb. 9, 1999]

Sec. 117.677  Big Sunflower River.

    The draw of the Columbus and Greenville railroad bridge, mile 96.1 
at Baird, shall open on signal if at least four hours notice is given.

Sec. 117.681  Old Fort Bayou.

    The draw of the bridge, mile 1.6 at Ocean Springs, shall open on 
signal; except that, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., the draw shall open on 
signal if at least eight hours notice is given to the Old Fort Bayou 
drawtender. During periods of storm or hurricane warnings issued by the 
National Weather Service, the draw shall open on signal at any time.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984; 49 FR 37382, Sept. 24, 1984]

Sec. 117.682  Pascagoula River.

    The draw of the US90 bridge, mile 1.8 at Pascagoula, shall open on 
signal; except that, from 6:15 a.m. to 7:15 a.m.,

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7:25 a.m. to 8 a.m., and 3:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. Monday through Friday 
except Federal holidays, the draw need not be opened for the passage of 
vessels.

[CGD8-86-11, 52 FR 3639, Feb. 5, 1987. Redesignated by CGGD08-98-055, 63 
FR 49822, Sept. 18, 1998]

Sec. 117.683  Pearl River.

    See Sec. 117.488, Pearl River, listed under Louisiana.

[CGD 92-015, 57 FR 37880, Aug. 21, 1992. Redesignated by CGD08-98-055, 
63 FR 49822, Sept. 18, 1998]

Sec. 117.685  Tchoutacabouffa River.

    The draw of the Cedar Lake Road Bridge over the Tchoutacabouffa 
River, mile 8.0, shall open on signal if at least twenty-four hours 
notice is given.

[CGD08-98-055, 63 FR 49822, Sept. 18, 1998]

Sec. 117.686  Yazoo River.

    (a) The draws of the Canadian National/Illinois Central railroad 
bridge, mile 16.7 at Redwood, and the Satartia highway (S433) bridge, 
mile 53.3 at Satartia, shall open on signal if at least two hours notice 
is given. When a vessel has given notice and fails to arrive within the 
two hour period specified, the drawtender shall remain on duty for two 
additional hours and open the draw if the requesting vessel appears. 
After this time, an additional two hour notice is required.
    (b) The draws of the bridges upstream from the Satartia highway 
(S433) bridge shall open on signal if at least four hours notice is 
given. When a vessel has given notice and fails to arrive within the 
four hour period specified, the drawtender shall remain on duty for two 
additional hours and open the draw if the requesting vessel appears. 
After this time, an additional four hour notice is required.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984. Redesignated at CGD8-92-03, 57 
FR 27696, June 22, 1992, as amended by USCG-2000-7223, 65 FR 40056, June 
29, 2000]

                                Missouri

Sec. 117.687  Missouri River.

    (a) The draws of the bridges across the Missouri River from the 
mouth to St. Joseph shall open on signal; except during the winter 
season between the date of closure and date of opening of the commercial 
navigation season as published by the Army Corps of Engineers, the draw 
need not open unless at least 24 hours advance notice is given.
    (b) The lift span of the A-S-B highway and railway bridge, Mile 
365.6, between Kansas City, Kansas, and Kansas City, Missouri, is 
operated from a remote location. Radiotelephone contact may be 
established with the remotely located bridge/train controller to request 
bridge openings. The bridge is also equipped with a directional 
microphone and horn to receive and deliver signals to vessels not 
equipped with a radiotelephone. Closed circuit TV cameras located at the 
bridge enable the remotely located bridge/train controller to view both 
river traffic and the bridge itself.
    (1) When an approaching vessel requires a bridge opening, contact 
shall be established with the bridge/train controller by radiotelephone 
or appropriate signals prescribed in Sec. 117.15.
    (2) The bridge/train controller will confirm by radiotelephone or 
sound signal that the bridge will open promptly.
    (3) When rail traffic is on bridge, the bridge/train controller will 
inform the vessel that bridge cannot be opened and will also give an 
approximate time of bridge opening via radiotelephone. The bridge/train 
controller will indicate via sound signals that lift span cannot be 
opened if the vessel doesn't have a radiotelephone, or if radiotelephone 
is not used.
    (4) When the bridge is clear of rail traffic, the bridge/train 
controller will advise the waiting vessel by radiotelephone or sound 
signal of the intended opening. The lift span will be raised to its full 
height, and the midchannel bridge lights will change from red to green.
    (5) The bridge/train controller will monitor the vessel's passage 
via closed circuit TV and radiotelephone until it has cleared the 
bridge.
    (6) When the vessel has cleared the draw, midchannel bridge 
navigation lights will change from green to red

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and the lift span will be lowered to the closed-to-navigation position.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as amended by CGD2 84-03, 50 FR 
47391, Nov. 18, 1985; CGD08-98-020, 66 FR 62938, Dec. 4, 2001]

Sec. 117.689  Osage River.

    The draw of the Missouri Pacific Railroad bridge, mile 5.6 at Osage 
City, need not be opened for the passage of vessels.

                                Nebraska

Sec. 117.691  Missouri River.

    The draw of the Illinois Central Gulf Railroad Bridge, mile 618.3, 
at Omaha, shall open on signal; except during the winter season between 
the date of closure and date of opening of the commercial navigation 
season as published by the Army Corps of Engineers, the draw need not 
open unless at least 24 hours advance notice is given.

[CGD08-98-020, 66 FR 62938, Dec. 4, 2001]

                              New Hampshire

Sec. 117.697  Hampton River.

    The SR1A bridge, mile 0.0 at Hampton, operates as follows:
    (a) The draw shall open on signal from April 1 through October 31 
for the passage of vessels during daylight hours from three hours before 
to three hours after each high tide. ``Daylight hours'' means one-half 
hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset. High tide occurs one-
half hour later than the time of high tide for Portland, Maine, as 
published in the tide tables published by private entities using data 
provided by the National Ocean Service. At all other times, the draw 
shall open on signal if at least three hours notice is given.
    (b) The owners of the bridge shall provide and keep in good legible 
condition two board gages painted white with black figures not less than 
six inches high to indicate the vertical clearance under the closed draw 
at all stages of the tide. The gages shall be so placed on the bridge 
that they are plainly visible to operators of vessels approaching the 
bridge either up or downstream.
    (c) Vessels which can pass under the closed draw with a clearance of 
one foot or more shall not signal for the opening of the draw. In case a 
vessel gives the prescribed signal and the drawtender is uncertain as to 
whether the vessel can safely pass, the drawtender shall open the draw. 
If the drawtender finds that there would have been a clearance of one 
foot or more had the draw remained closed, the matter shall be reported 
immediately to the District Commander, giving the name of the vessel, 
the time of opening the draw, the clearance under the bridge as 
indicated by the gage at the time of opening the draw, and the 
approximate vertical clearance required by the vessel.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as amended by USCG-2001-9286, 
66 FR 33641, June 25, 2001]

Sec. 117.699  Little Harbor.

    The draw of the SR1B bridge, mile 1.0 between New Castle and Rye, 
shall open on signal from April 1 through October 31 from 6 a.m. to 10 
p.m. if at least four hours notice is given. At all other times, the 
draw shall open as soon as possible only for emergencies.

Sec. 117.700  Piscataqua River.

    See Sec. 117.531, Piscataqua River, listed under Maine.

[CGD 92-015, 57 FR 37880, Aug. 21, 1992]

                               New Jersey

Sec. 117.701  Alloway Creek.

    (a) The draws of the Salem County bridges, miles 5.1 at Hancocks 
Bridge, and 6.5 at New Bridge, shall open on signal if at least 24 hours 
notice is given.
    (b) The draw of the S49 bridge, mile 9.5 at Quinton, need not be 
opened for the passage of vessels.

Sec. 117.703  Bass River.

    The draw of the U.S. 9 bridge, mile 2.6, at New Gretna, shall 
operate as follows:
    (a) The draw shall open on signal if at least six hours notice is 
given, except that public vessels of the United States, State and local 
vessels used for public safety, and vessels in distress shall be passed 
as soon as possible.

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    (b) The owners of this bridge shall provide and keep in good legible 
condition clearance gauges for the draw span with figures not less than 
12 inches high designed, installed and maintained in accordance with the 
provisions of Sec. 118.160 of this chapter.

[CGD5-91-031, 57 FR 22175, May 27, 1992]

Sec. 117.705  Beaver Dam Creek.

    The draw of the Ocean County bridge, mile 0.5 at Point Pleasant, 
shall open on signal from June 1 through September 30 and from 8 a.m. to 
4 p.m. during April, May, October, and November. At all other times, the 
draw shall open on signal if at least 24 hours notice is given.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984; 49 FR 37382, Sept. 24, 1984]

Sec. 117.709  Cheesequake Creek.

    (a) The draw of the S35 bridge, mile 0.0 at Morgan, South Amboy, 
shall open on signal; except that, from May 15 through October 15 from 7 
a.m. to 7 p.m., the draw need only open on the hour. From December 1 
through March 31 from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., the draw need not be opened for 
the passage of vessels.
    (b) The draw of the New Jersey Transit Rail Operations railroad 
bridge, mile 0.2, operates as follows:
    (1) The draw shall open on signal; except that, at least four hours 
notice is required--
    (i) From January 1 through March 31 from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.;
    (ii) From April 1 through April 30 and November 1 through November 
30 from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday through Thursday, and midnight Sunday 
through 6 a.m. Monday; and
    (iii) From December 1 through December 31 from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
    (2) The owners of the bridge shall provide and keep in good legible 
condition two board gages painted white with black figures not less than 
eight inches high to indicate the vertical clearance under the closed 
draw at all stages of the tide. The gages shall be so placed on the 
bridge that they are plainly visible to operators of vessels approaching 
the bridge either up or downstream.

Sec. 117.711  Cohansey River.

    The draw of the Broad Street bridge, mile 18.2 at Bridgeton, need 
not be opened for the passage of vessels.

Sec. 117.713  Cooper River.

    (a) The draws of the State Street bridge, mile 0.3, the Conrail 
bridge at North River Avenue, mile 0.9, and the Federal Street bridge, 
mile 1.0, both at Camden, shall open on signal if at least four hours 
notice is given.
    (b) The draw of the Admiral Wilson Boulevard bridge, mile 1.1 at 
Camden, need not be opened for the passage of vessels. However, the draw 
shall be returned to operable condition within six months after 
notification by the District Commander to do so.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984; 49 FR 37382, Sept. 24, 1984]

Sec. 117.714  Corson Inlet.

    The draw of the Corson Inlet bridge, mile 0.9, at Strathmere, shall 
open on signal; except that from October 1 through May 15, from 10 p.m. 
to 6 a.m., the draw need only open if at least two hours notice is 
given.

[CGD05-96-101, 62 FR 24339, May 5, 1997]

Sec. 117.715  Debbies Creek.

    (a) The draw of the Monmouth County highway bridge, mile 0.4 at 
Manasquan, shall open on signal, except as follows:
    (1) From 4:30 p.m. January 1 through 8 a.m. April 1, from 4:30 p.m. 
to 8 a.m., the draw need open only if at least four-hours advance notice 
is given.
    (2) From Memorial Day through Labor Day from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., the 
draw need open only on the hour and half hour if any vessels are waiting 
to pass.
    (b) The owners of the bridge shall provide and keep in good legible 
condition two board gauges painted white with black figures not less 
than eight inches high to indicate the vertical clearance under the 
closed draw at all stages of the tide. The gauges shall be so placed on 
the bridge that they are plainly visible to operators of vessels 
approaching the bridge either up or downstream.

[CGD05-98-111, 64 FR 59624, Nov. 3, 1999]

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Sec. 117.716  Delaware River.

    The following requirements apply to all drawbridges across the 
Delaware River:
    (a) The draws of railroad bridges need not be opened when there is a 
train in the bridge block approaching the bridge with the intention of 
crossing, or within five minutes of the known time of the passage of a 
scheduled passenger train.
    (b) The opening of a bridge may not be delayed more than five 
minutes for a highway bridge or 10 minutes for a railroad bridge, after 
the signal to open is given.
    (c) The owners of drawbridges shall provide and keep in good legible 
condition two board gages painted white with black figures not less than 
six inches high to indicate the vertical clearance under the closed draw 
at all stages of the tide. The gages shall be so placed on the bridge 
that they are plainly visible to operators of vessels approaching the 
bridge either up or downstream.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 43460, Oct. 29, 1984]

Sec. 117.719  Elizabeth River.

    (a) The draw of the South Front Street bridge, mile 0.0 at 
Elizabeth, shall open on signal; except that, from 12 midnight to 7 
a.m., the draw shall open on signal if at least three hours notice is 
given.
    (b) The draws of the South First Street bridge, mile 0.4 at 
Elizabeth, shall open on signal if at least three hours notice is given.
    (c) The draws of the New Jersey Transit Rail Operations railroad 
bridge, mile 0.7, the Baltic Street bridge, mile 0.9, the Summer Street 
bridge, mile 1.3, the South Street bridge, mile 1.8, and the Bridge 
Street bridge, mile 2.1, all at Elizabeth, need not be opened for the 
passage of vessels.

Sec. 117.720  Great Channel.

    The draw of the County of Cape May bridge, mile 0.7, between Stone 
Harbor and Nummy Island, shall open on signal except that:
    (a) From May 15 through October 15 from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., the draw 
need only open if at least four hours advance notice is given.
    (b) From October 16 through May 14, the draw need only open if at 
least 24 hours advance notice is given.

[CGD05-97-003, 63 FR 2312, Jan. 15, 1998, as amended by USCG-1998-3799, 
63 FR 35527, June 30, 1998]

Sec. 117.721  Grassy Sound Channel.

    The draw of the Grassy Sound Channel Bridge, mile 1.0, in Middle 
Township, will open on signal from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. from May 15 through 
September 30; two-hours advance notice is required for all other 
openings by phoning (609) 368-4591.

[CGD05-98-015, 63 FR 43323, Aug. 13, 1998]

Sec. 117.723  Hackensack River.

    (a) The following requirements apply to all bridges across the 
Hackensack River:
    (1) Public vessels of the United States, state or local vessels used 
for public safety, and vessels in distress shall be passed through the 
draw of each bridge as soon as possible without delay. The opening 
signal for these vessels is four or more short blasts of a whistle or 
horn, or a radio request.
    (2) The owners of each bridge shall provide and keep in good legible 
condition clearance gauges for each draw, with figures not less than 18 
inches high for bridges below the turning basin at mile 4.0, and 12 
inches high for bridges above mile 4.0. The gauges shall be designed, 
installed and maintained according to the provisions of section 118.160 
of this chapter.
    (3) Train and locomotives shall be controlled so that any delay in 
opening the draw shall not exceed 10 minutes except as provided in 
paragraph (a)(1) of this section. However, if a train moving toward the 
bridge has crossed the home signal for the bridge before the signal 
requesting the opening of the bridge is given, the train may continue 
across the bridge and must clear the bridge interlocks before stopping 
or reversing.
    (4) New Jersey Transit Rail Operations' (NJTRO) roving crews shall 
consist of two qualified operators on each shift, each having a vehicle 
which is equipped with marine and railroad

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radios, a cellular telephone, and emergency bridge repair and 
maintenance tools. This crew shall be split with one drawtender 
stationed at Upper Hack and the other drawtender at the HX drawbridge. 
Adequate security measures shall be provided to prevent vandalism to the 
bridge operating controls and mechanisms to ensure prompt openings of 
NJTRO bridges.
    (5) Except as provided in paragraphs (b) through (h) of this 
section, the draws shall open on signal.
    (b) Except as provided in paragraph (a)(1) of this section, the draw 
of the NJTRO Lower Hack Bridge, mile 3.4 at Jersey City shall open on 
signal if at least one hour advance notice is given to the drawtender at 
the Upper Hack bridge, mile 6.9 at Secaucus, New Jersey. In the event 
the HX drawtender is at the Newark/Harrison (Morristown Line) Bridge, 
mile 5.8 on the Passaic River, up to an additional half hour delay is 
permitted.
    (c) Except as provided in paragraph (a)(1) of this section, the draw 
of AMTRAK's Portal bridge, mile 5.0 at Little Snake Hill, need not be 
opened Monday through Friday, except federal holidays, from 7:20 a.m. to 
9:20 a.m. and from 4:30 p.m. to 6:50 p.m. At all other times, an opening 
may not be delayed for more than 10 minutes, unless the drawtender and 
the vessel operator communicating by radiotelephone, agree to a longer 
delay.
    (d) Except as provided in paragraph (a)(1) of this section, the draw 
of the NJTRO Upper Hack Bridge, mile 6.9 at Secaucus, N.J. shall open on 
signal unless the drawtender is at the HX bridge, mile 7.7 at Secaucus, 
N.J. over the Hackensack River; then up to a half hour delay is 
permitted.
    (e) Except as provided in paragraph (a)(1) of this section, the draw 
of the NJTRO HX bridge, mile 7.7 at Secaucus, shall open on signal if at 
least one half hour notice is given to the drawtender at the Upper Hack 
Bridge.
    (f) Except as provided in paragraph (a)(1) of this section, the draw 
of the S46 Bridge, at mile 14.0, in Little Ferry, shall open on signal 
if at least a twenty four hour advance notice is given by calling the 
number posted at the bridge.
    (g) The draw of the Harold J. Dillard Memorial (Court Street) 
Bridge, mile 16.2, at Hackensack, shall open on signal if at least four 
hours notice is given.
    (h) The draw of the New York Susquehanna and Western Railroad 
bridge, mile 16.3, and the Midtown bridge, mile 16.5, both at 
Hackensack, need not be opened for the passage of vessels, however, the 
draws shall be restored to operable condition within 12 months after 
notification by the District Commander to do so.

[CCGD01-91-029, 58 FR 39148, July 22, 1993, as amended by CGD01-98-091, 
64 FR 38830, July 20, 1999; CGD01-99-076, 64 FR 62114, Nov. 16, 1999]

Sec. 117.725  Manantico Creek.

    The draw of the highway bridge, mile 0.5 at Millville, need not be 
opened for the passage of vessels.

Sec. 117.727  Manasquan River.

    The draw of the S70 bridge, mile 3.4 at Riviera Beach, shall open on 
signal from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. The draw need not be opened from 11 p.m. 
to 7 a.m.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984; 49 FR 37382, Sept. 24, 1984]

    Effective Date Note: At 68 FR 34803, June 11, 2003, Sec. 117.727 was 
revised, effective July 11, 2003. For the convenience of the user, the 
revised text follows:

Sec. 117.727  Manasquan River.

    The draw of the Route 70 Bridge, mile 3.4, at Riviera Beach, shall 
open on signal on the hour, except that from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday 
through Friday and from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., every day the draw need not 
be opened.

Sec. 117.729  Mantua Creek.

    (a) The draw of the CONRAIL railroad bridge, mile 1.4 at Paulsboro, 
shall open on signal except, that from December 1 to March 1 the draw 
shall open on signal at all times upon four hours notice.
    (b) The draw of the S.R. 44 bridge, mile 1.7, at Paulsboro, shall 
open on signal from March 1 through November 30 from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., 
and shall open on signal at all other times upon four hours notice.

[CGD3 84-33, 50 FR 30270, July 25, 1985]

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Sec. 117.731  Maurice River.

    The draw of the Cumberland County bridge, mile 12.1 at Mauricetown, 
need not be opened for the passage of vessels.

Sec. 117.731a  Mullica River.

    The draws of the bridges listed in this section shall open on 
signal, except as follows:
    (a) The draw of the Lower Bank bridge, mile 15.0, need not open 
during the following periods unless at least four hours notice is given:
    (1) From May 1 through November 30, from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m.
    (2) From December 1 through April 30, at all times.
    (b) The draw of the Green Bank bridge, mile 18.0, need not open 
unless at least four hours notice is given during the following periods:
    (1) April 1 through November 30, from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m.
    (2) December 1 through March 31, at all times.
    (c) The draws shall open as soon as possible during the periods when 
four hours notice is required for vessels in distress, public vessels of 
the United States, and state and local vessels used for public safety 
purposes.

[CGD5-87-065, 53 FR 406, Jan. 7, 1988, as amended by CGD05 94-093, 60 FR 
51732, Oct. 3, 1995]

Sec. 117.732  Nacote Creek.

    (a) The Route 9 bridge, mile 1.5, shall open on signal, except that 
from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., the draw shall open if at least two hours notice 
is given.
    (b) The draw of the Atlantic County (Rte. 575) bridge, mile 3.5 at 
Port Republic, shall open on signal if at least eight hours notice is 
given.

[CGD05-94-065, 61 FR 29960, June 13, 1996]

Sec. 117.733  New Jersey Intracoastal Waterway.

    (a) The following requirement applies to all bridges listed in this 
section: The owners of these bridges shall provide, and keep in good 
legible condition, clearance gauges with figures not less than twelve 
(12) inches high designed, installed and maintained according to the 
provisions of Sec. 118.160 of this chapter.
    (b) The draw of the Route 35 Bridge, mile 1.1 across Manasquan River 
at Brielle, shall open on signal except as follows:
    (1) From May 15 through September 30:
    (i) On Saturdays, Sundays and Federal holidays, from 8 a.m. to 10 
p.m., the draw need only open 15 minutes before the hour and 15 minutes 
after the hour.
    (ii) On Mondays to Thursdays from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., and on Fridays, 
except Federal holidays from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m., the draw need only open 
15 minutes before the hour and 15 minutes after the hour.
    (2) Year-round from 11 p.m. to 8 a.m., the draw need only open if at 
least four hours notice is given.
    (c) The draw of the County Route 528 Bridge, mile 6.3 across 
Barnegat Bay at Mantoloking, shall open on signal; except that from 
Memorial Day through Labor Day on Saturdays, Sundays and Federal 
holidays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., the draw need only open on the hour, 
twenty minutes after the hour, and forty minutes after the hour.
    (d) The draw of the S37 Bridge across Barnegat Bay, mile 14.1 at 
Seaside Heights, shall open on signal except as follows:
    (1) From December 1 through March 31 from 11 p.m. to 8 a.m., the 
draw need not be opened.
    (2) From April 1 through November 30 from 11 p.m. to 8 a.m., the 
draw need only open if at least four hours notice is given.
    (3) From Memorial Day through Labor Day from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., the 
draw need only open on the hour and half hour.
    (e) The draw of the AMTRAK New Jersey Transit Rail Operations 
(NJTRO) automated railroad swing bridge across Beach Thorofare, mile 
68.9 at Atlantic City shall operate as follows:
    (1) Open on signal from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. From 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., 
the draw shall open on signal from 20 minutes to 30 minutes after each 
hour and remain open for all waiting vessels.
    (2) Opening of the draw span may be delayed for ten minutes except 
as provided in Sec. 117.31(b). However, if a train is moving toward the 
bridge and has

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crossed the home signal for the bridge before the signal requesting 
opening of the bridge is given, that train may continue across the 
bridge and must clear the bridge interlocks before stopping.
    (3) When the bridge is not tended locally and/or is operated from a 
remote location, sufficient closed circuit TV cameras shall be operated 
and maintained at the bridge site to enable the remotely located bridge/
train controller to have full view of both river traffic and the bridge.
    (4) Radiotelephone Channel 13 (156.65 MHz) VHF-FM, shall be 
maintained and utilized to facilitate communication in both remote and 
local control locations. The bridge shall also be equipped with 
directional microphones and horns to receive and deliver signals to 
vessels within a mile that are not equipped with radiotelephones.
    (5) Whenever the remote control system equipment is partially 
disabled or fails for any reason, the bridge shall be physically tended 
and operated by local control. Personnel shall be dispatched to arrive 
at the bridge as soon as possible, but not more that one hour after 
malfunction or disability of the remote system. Mechanical bypass and 
override capability of the remote operation system shall be provided and 
maintained.
    (6) When the draw is opening and closing, or is closed, yellow 
flashing lights located on the ends of the center piers shall be 
displayed continuously until the bridge is returned to the fully open 
position.
    (f) The draw of the Route 30 Bridge across Beach Thorofare, mile 
67.2 at Atlantic City, shall open on signal except that, year-round from 
11 p.m. to 7 a.m. and, from November 1 through March 31 from 3 p.m. to 
11 p.m., the draw need only open if an least four hours notice is given.
    (g) The draw of the US40-322 (Albany Avenue) Bridge, mile 70.0 
across Inside Thorofare, at Atlantic City, shall open on signal except 
that:
    (1) Year-round, from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m.; and from November 1 through 
March 31 from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m., the draw need only open if at least 
four hours notice is given;
    (2) From June 1 through September 30:
    (i) From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. the draw need 
only open on the hour and half hour; and
    (ii) From 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. the draw need not open.
    (h) The draw of the Dorset Avenue Bridge across Inside Thorofare, 
mile 72.1 at Ventnor City, shall open on signal except that from June 1 
through September 30, from 9:15 a.m. to 9:15 p.m., the draw need only 
open at 15 and 45 minutes after the hour.
    (i) The draw of the Route 52 (Ninth Street) Bridge, mile 80.4 across 
Beach Thorofare, at Ocean City, shall open on signal except that from 
Memorial Day through Labor Day from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., the draw need only 
open on the hour and half hour.
    (j) The draw of the Stone Harbor Boulevard Bridge, mile 102.0 across 
Great Channel, at Stone Harbor, shall open on signal except that:
    (1) From October 1 through March 31 from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. the draw 
need only open if at least eight hours notice is given.
    (2) From Memorial Day through Labor Day from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on 
Saturdays, Sundays and Federal holidays, the draw need open only on the 
hour, 20 minutes after the hour, and 20 minutes before the hour.
    (k) The draw of Cape May Canal Railroad Bridge across Cape May 
Canal, mile 115.1, at Cape May shall operate as follows:
    (1) The draw shall be maintained in the open position; the draw may 
close only for the crossing of trains and maintenance of the bridge. 
When the draw is closed for a train crossing a bridge tender shall be 
present to reopen the draw after the train has cleared the bridge. When 
the draw is closed for maintenance a bridge tender shall be present to 
open the draw upon signal.
    (2) Train service generally operates as follows (please contact Cape 
May Seashore Lines for current train schedules):
    (i) Winter (generally December through March): In general, there is 
no train service, therefore the bridge is unmanned and placed in the 
full open position.
    (ii) Spring (generally April through May and Fall (generally 
September through November): Generally weekend

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service only: Friday through Sunday train service starts at 10 a.m. and 
ends at 7:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday the bridge generally unmanned 
and in the open position.
    (iii) Summer Service (generally June through August): Daily train 
service starting at 10 a.m. and ending 7:30 p.m.
    (3) When a vessel approaches the drawbridge with the draw in the 
open position, the vessel shall give the opening signal. If no 
acknowledgement is received within 30 seconds, the vessel may proceed, 
with caution, through the open draw. When the draw is open and will be 
closing promptly, the drawbridge will generally signal using sound 
signals or radio telephone.
    (4) Opening of the draw span may be delayed for ten minutes after a 
signal to open except as provide in (117.31(b). However, if a train is 
moving toward the bridge and has crossed the home signal for the bridge 
before the signal requesting opening of the bridge is given, the train 
may continue across the bridge and must clear the bridge interlocks as 
soon as possible in order to prevent unnecessary delays in the opening 
of the draw.

[CGD05-97-003, 63 FR 2311, Jan. 15, 1998, as amended by CGD05-01-007, 66 
FR 39445, July 31, 2001]

Sec. 117.734  Navesink River (Swimming River).

    The Oceanic Bridge, mile 4.5, shall open on signal; except that, 
from December 1 through March 31, the draw shall open on signal, if at 
least a twenty-four hour notice is given by calling the number posted at 
the bridge. The owner of this bridge shall provide and keep in good 
legible condition clearance gauges with figures not less than eight 
inches high, designed, installed and maintained according to the 
provisions of Sec. 118.160 of this chapter.

[CGD01-99-075, 64 FR 71655, Dec. 22, 1999]

Sec. 117.735  Newark Bay.

    The following requirements apply to all bridges across this 
waterway:
    (a) Public vessels of the United States, state or local vessels used 
for public service, and vessels in distress shall be passed through the 
draw without delay. The opening signal from these vessels is four or 
more short blasts of a whistle or horn or a radio request.
    (b) The owners of these bridges shall provide and keep in good 
legible condition two board gages painted white with black figures not 
less than 12 inches high to indicate the vertical clearance under the 
closed draw at all stages of the tide. The gages shall be so placed on 
the bridge that they are plainly visible to operators of vessels 
approaching the bridge either up or downstream.
    (c) Trains and locomotives shall be controlled so that any delay in 
opening the draw span shall not exceed five minutes. However, if a train 
moving toward the bridge has crossed the home signal for the bridge 
before the signal requesting opening of the bridge is given, the train 
may continue across the bridge and must clear the bridge interlocks 
before stopping.

[CGD3 85-42, 50 FR 26712, June 28, 1985]

Sec. 117.736  Oceanport Creek.

    The draw of the New Jersey Transit Rail Operations bridge, mile 8.4 
near Oceanport, shall open on signal from May 15 through September 15 
between 5 a.m. and 9 p.m.; except that, the bridge need not open 6 a.m. 
to 7:45 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m on weekdays except holidays. The 
draw shall open on signal upon four hours notice from May 15 through 
September 15 between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m., and from September 16 through 
May 14; except that, the draw need not be opened from 6 a.m. to 7:45 
a.m. and 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on weekdays except holidays. Public 
vessels of the United States and vessels in distress shall be passed as 
soon as possible at any time.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 43461, Oct. 29, 1984. Redesignated by CGD3 85-42, 50 
FR 26712, June 28, 1985]

Sec. 117.737  Oldmans Creek.

    The draws of the US30 bridge, mile 3.1 at Nortonville, the Conrail 
railroad bridge, mile 4.0 at Jumbo, and the Salem County bridge, mile 
5.1 at Pedricktown, need not be opened for the passage of vessels. 
However, the draws of any of these bridges shall be restored to operable 
condition within

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six months after notification by the District Commander to do so.

Sec. 117.738  Overpeck Creek.

    (a) The draws of the Conrail and the New York, Susquehanna and 
Western railroad bridges, mile 0.0 both at Ridgefield Park, NJ, operate 
as follows:
    (1) The draws shall open on signal if at least 24 hours notice is 
given.
    (2) Public vessels of the United States, state or local vessels used 
for public safety, and vessels in distress shall be passed through the 
draw of each bridge as soon as possible.
    (3) The owners of these bridges shall provide and keep in good 
legible condition two boad gages painted white with black figures not 
less than 12 inches high to indicate the vertical clearance under the 
closed draw at all stages of the tide. The gages shall be so placed on 
the bridge that they are plainly visible to operators of vessels 
approaching the bridge either up or downstream.
    (b) Trains and locomotives shall be controlled so that any delay in 
opening the draw span shall not exceed five minutes. However, if a train 
moving toward the bridge has crossed the home signal for the bridge 
before the signal requesting opening of the bridge is given, the train 
may continue across the bridge and must clear the bridge interlocks 
before stopping.

[CGD3 85-42, 50 FR 26713, June 28, 1985]

Sec. 117.739  Passaic River.

    (a) The following requirements apply to all bridges in this section 
across the Passaic River:
    (1) The owners of these bridges shall provide, and keep in good 
legible condition, clearance gauges with figures not less than twelve 
(12) inches high designed, installed and maintained according to the 
provisions of Sec. 118.160 of this chapter.
    (2) New Jersey Transit Rail Operations' (NJTRO) roving crews shall 
consist of an adequate number of operators to ensure NJTRO bridges are 
operated according to the requirements of this section.
    (b) The draw of the Routes 1 & 9 (Lincoln Highway) Bridge, mile 1.8, 
at Newark, shall open on signal if at least four hours notice is given.
    (c) The draw of CONRAIL's Point-No-Point Railroad Bridge, mile 2.6, 
at Newark, shall open on signal if at least four hours notice is given 
to the CONRAIL Movement Desk. After the signal to open is given, the 
opening may be delayed no more than ten minutes.
    (d) The draw of the Jackson Street Bridge, mile 4.6, shall open on 
signal if at least four hours notice is given by calling the number 
posted at the bridge.
    (e) The draw of Amtrak's Dock Bridge, mile 5.0, at Harrison, shall 
open on signal; except that from 7:20 a.m. to 9:20 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 
6:50 p.m., Monday through Friday except federal holidays, the draw need 
not be opened. At all other times, an opening may be delayed no more 
than ten minutes, unless the drawtender and the vessel operator, 
communicating by radiotelephone, agree to a longer delay.
    (f) The draw of the Bridge Street Bridge, mile 5.6, shall open on 
signal if at least four hours notice is given by calling the number 
posted at the bridge.
    (g) The draw of the NJTRO Newark-Harrison (Morristown Line) Bridge, 
mile 5.8, at Harrison, New Jersey shall open on signal if at least one 
hour advance notice is given to the drawtender at Upper Hack Bridge mile 
6.9, across the Hackensack River at Secaucus, N.J. In the event the HX 
drawtender is at the Lower Hack Bridge, mile 3.4 on the Hackensack 
River, at Jersey City then up to an additional half hour delay in 
opening is permitted. After the signal to open is given, the opening may 
be delayed no more than ten minutes. From 7:15 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 
4:30 p.m. to 6:50 p.m., Monday through Friday except federal holidays, 
the draw need not open.
    (h) The Route 280 Bridge, mile 5.8, at Harrison, New Jersey, shall 
open on signal if at least 24 hours notice is given by calling the 
number posted at the bridge.
    (i) The draw of the Clay Street Bridge, mile 6.0, shall open on 
signal if at least four hours notice is given by calling the number 
posted at the bridge.
    (j) The draw of the NJTRO (West Arlington) Bridge, mile 8.0, at 
Kearney, shall open on signal from 7 a.m. to 11

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p.m. if at least eight hours notice is given. After the signal to open 
is given, the opening may be delayed no more than ten minutes. From 11 
p.m. to 7 a.m., the draw need not be opened.
    (k) The draw of the Route 7 (Rutgers Street) Bridge, mile 8.9, at 
Belleville, shall open on signal if at least four hours notice is given.
    (l) The draw of the Avondale Bridge, mile 10.7, at Lyndhurst, shall 
open on signal if at least four hours notice is given.
    (m) The draw of the NJTRO Bridge, mile 11.7, shall open on signal 
after at least a 24 hour notice is given by calling the number posted at 
the bridge.
    (n) The draw of the Route 3 Bridge, mile 11.8, shall open on signal 
after at least a 24 hour notice is given by calling the number posted at 
the bridge.
    (o) The draw of the Douglas O. Mead (Union Avenue) Bridge, mile 
13.2, shall open on signal if at least four hours notice is given.
    (p) The draw of the following bridges need not be opened for the 
passage of vessels:
    (1) Gregory Avenue Bridge, mile 14.0, at Wallington.
    (2) Second Street Bridge, mile 14.7, at Wallington.
    (3) West Eighth Street Bridge, mile 15.3, at Garfield.

[CGD01-95-171, 62 FR 6485, Feb. 12, 1997, as amended by CGD01-97-020, 63 
FR 34124, June 23, 1998; CGD01-97-134, 64 FR 4788, Feb. 1, 1999; CGD01-
99-076, 64 FR 62114, Nov. 16, 1999]

Sec. 117.741  Raccoon Creek.

    (a) The draw of the Route 130 highway bridge, mile 1.8 at 
Bridgeport, shall open on signal:
    (1) March 1 through November 30, from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
    (2) At all other times, if at least four hours notice is given.
    (b) The draw of the CONRAIL Railroad Bridge, mile 2.0 at Bridgeport, 
shall operate as follows:
    (1) From March 1 through November 30, the draw shall be left in the 
open position at all times and will only be closed for the passage of 
trains and to perform periodic maintenance authorized in accordance with 
subpart A of this part.
    (i) Trains shall be controlled so that any delay in opening of the 
draw shall not exceed ten minutes except as provided in Sec. 117.31(b).
    (ii) Before the bridge closes for any reason, a train crewmember 
will observe the waterway for approaching craft, which will be allowed 
to pass. A train crewmember will then operate the bridge by radiophone. 
The bridge shall only be closed if a train crewmember's visual 
inspection shows that the channel is clear and there are no vessels 
transiting in the area.
    (iii) While the CONRAIL Railroad Bridge is moving from the full open 
to the full closed position, a train crewmember will maintain constant 
surveillance of the navigational channel to ensure no conflict with 
maritime traffic exists. In the event of failure or obstruction, the 
train crewmember will stop the bridge and return the bridge to the open 
position.
    (iv) The CONRAIL Railroad channel traffic lights will change from 
flashing green to flashing red anytime the bridge is not in the full 
open position.
    (v) During closing of the span, the channel traffic lights will 
change from flashing green to flashing red, the horn will sound four 
times, followed by a pause, then the four blasts will be repeated and 
the bridge will close. When the rail traffic has cleared the swing span, 
the horn will automatically sound five times to signal the draw of the 
CONRAIL Railroad Bridge is about to return to its full open position.
    (vi) During open span movement, the channel traffic lights will be 
flashing red, the horn will sound four times, followed by a pause, then 
four blasts will be repeated until the bridge is in the full open 
position. In the full open position, the channel traffic lights will 
then turn from flashing red to flashing green.
    (2) At all other times, the draw may be left in the closed position 
and opened on signal if at least four hours notice is given by telephone 
at (856) 231-2393.

[CGD05-02-065, 68 FR 27461, May 20, 2003]

Sec. 117.743  Rahway River.

    The draw of the Conrail bridge, mile 2.0 at Linden, shall open on 
signal from April 1 through November 30 from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. At all 
other times, the

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draw shall open on signal if at least four hours notice is given.

Sec. 117.745  Rancocas River (Creek).

    (a) The following requirements apply to all bridges across the 
Rancocas River (Creek):
    (1) Public vessels of the United States, state or local vessels used 
for public safety and vessels in distress shall be passed through the 
draw of each bridge as soon as possible without delay at any time. The 
opening signal from these vessels is four or more short blasts of a 
whistle or horn, or a radio request.
    (2) The owners of these bridges shall provide and keep in good 
legible condition clearance gauges for each draw with figures not less 
than 12 inches high designed, installed and maintained according to the 
provisions of Sec. 118.160 of this chapter.
    (3) Trains and locomotives shall be controlled so that any delay in 
opening the draw span shall not exceed ten minutes. However, if a train 
moving toward the bridge has crossed the home signal for the bridge 
before the signal requesting opening of the bridge is given, that train 
may continue across the bridge and must clear the bridge interlocks 
before stopping or reversing.
    (b) The draws of the SR<greek-i>543 bridge, mile 1.3 at Riverside, 
the Conrail bridge, mile 1.6 at Delanco and the SR<greek-i>38 bridge, 
mile 7.8 at Centerton, shall operate as follows:
    (1) From April 1 through October 31 open on signal from 7 a.m. to 11 
p.m.
    (2) From November 1 through March 31 from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., open on 
signal if at least 24 hours notice is given, except as provided in 
paragraph (a)(1) of this section.
    (3) Year round from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. need not open for the passage 
of vessels, except as provided in paragraph (a)(1) of this section.

[CGD5 91-054, 58 FR 40591, July 29, 1993]

Sec. 117.747  Raritan River, Arthur Kill, and their tributaries.

    The draws of all bridges shall open on signal; except that, from 
7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., the draws may be opened 
for the passage of vessels for periods no longer than 10 minutes or 
remain closed for the passage of land traffic for no longer than 10 
minutes. Public vesels of the United States and state or local vessels 
used for public safety shall be passed at any time. The owners of each 
bridge shall maintain a tug at the drawbridge to control and aid in the 
passage of vessels. The owners shall provide and keep in good legible 
condition two board gages painted white with black figures not less than 
eight inches high to indicate the vertical clearance under the closed 
draw at all stages of the tide. The gages shall be so placed on the 
bridges that they are plainly visible to operators of vessels 
approaching the bridges either up or downstream.

Sec. 117.749  Salem River.

    The draw of the S49 bridge, mile 3.5 at Salem, shall open on signal 
if at least 24 hours notice is given.

Sec. 117.750  Schellenger Creek.

    The draw of the Cape May County bridge, mile 0.3 at Cape May, need 
not be opened for the passage of vessels.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 43462, Oct. 29, 1984]

Sec. 117.751  Shark River (South Channel).

    The draws of S71 bridge, mile 0.8, the railroad bridge, mile 0.9, 
and the S35 bridge, mile 0.9, all at Avon, operate as follows:
    (a) The bridges operate as one unit. The owners shall provide signal 
systems so connected that the operator of any of the bridges may 
simultaneously notify the operators of the other two. The operator of 
the first bridge to be passed shall be responsible for observing the 
approach of vessels, for receiving and acknowledging signals, and for 
coordinating the opening of the other draws.
    (b) The draws shall open on signal; except that, from May 15 through 
September 30 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday except Federal 
holidays and from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, the 
draw need be opened only on the hour and half hour if a vessel is 
waiting to pass.
    (c) The owners of the bridges shall provide and keep in good legible 
condition two board gages painted white with black figures not less than 
eight inches high to indicate the vertical

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clearance under the closed draw at all stages of the tide. The gages 
shall be so placed on the bridges that they are plainly visible to 
operators of vessels approaching the bridges either up or downstream.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984]

Sec. 117.753  Ship Channel, Great Egg Harbor Bay.

    The draw of the S52 (Ship Channel) bridge, mile 0.5 between Somers 
Point and Ocean City, shall open:
    (a) From 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., on signal, if at least 24 hours advance 
notice is given.
    (b) From Memorial Day through Labor Day from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., on 
the hour and half hour.
    (c) At all other times, on signal, for any vessel.

[CGD05-97-002, 62 FR 45160, Aug. 26, 1997]

Sec. 117.755   Shrewsbury River.

    (a) The Route 36 Bridge, mile 1.8, at Highlands, New Jersey, shall 
open on signal, except that, from May 15 through October 15, 7 a.m. to 8 
p.m., the draw need open only at a quarter before the hour and a quarter 
after the hour. The owners of the bridge shall provide and keep in good 
legible condition, two clearance gauges, with figures not less than 
eight inches high, designed, installed and maintained according to the 
provisions of Sec. 118.160 of this chapter.
    (b) The draw of the Monmouth County highway bridge, mile 4.0, at Sea 
Bright, shall open on signal; except that, from May 15 through September 
30, on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., the draw 
need open only on the hour and half hour. The draw need not be opened at 
any time for a sailboat, unless it is under auxiliary power or is towed 
by a powered vessel. The owners of the bridge shall keep in good legible 
condition two clearance gages, with figures not less than eight inches 
high, designed, installed and maintained according to the provisions of 
Sec. 118.160 of this chapter.

[CGD01-99-010, 64 FR 44130, Aug. 13, 1999]

Sec. 117.756  South River.

    The draw of the Conrail bridge, mile 2.8 at South River shall open 
on weekdays (exclusive of holidays) from December 1 through the last day 
of February if at least four hours notice is given. From March 1 through 
November 30, and December 1 through the last day of February on weekends 
and holidays the draw shall be maintained open to navigation except for 
closure to accommodate passage of a train. The draw shall be opened as 
soon as possible at all times for passage of a public vessel of the 
United States.

[CGD3 83-067, 49 FR 33014, Aug. 20, 1984]

Sec. 117.757  Tuckahoe River.

    The draw of the State highway bridge, mile 8.0 at Tuckahoe, shall 
open on signal if at least 24 hours notice is given.

Sec. 117.759  Wading River.

    The draw of the Burlington County highway bridge, mile 5.0 at Wading 
River, shall open on signal if at least 24 hours notice is given.

Sec. 117.761  Woodbridge Creek.

    The draws of the State Street bridge, mile 0.5, and the railroad 
bridge, mile 0.6, both at Sewaren, shall open on signal if at least four 
hours notice is given.

                                New York

Sec. 117.769  Black Rock Canal.

    The draws of the Ferry Street bridge, mile 2.6, and Canadian 
National Railway bridge, mile 3.8, both at Buffalo, shall operate as 
follows:
    (a) From April 15 through November 30, the draws shall open on 
signal. However, between the hours of 12 midnight and 8 a.m., seven days 
a week, no bridgetender is required to be in attendance at the bridges 
and the draws shall open on signal if notice is given to the owners at 
least two hours in advance of a vessel's intended time of passage 
through the draws.
    (b) From December 1 through April 14, no bridgetender is required to 
be in attendance at the bridges and the draws shall open on signal if 
notice is given to the owners at least four hours

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in advance of a vessel's time of intended passage through the draws.

[CGD09-94-008, 59 FR 50167, Oct. 3, 1994]

Sec. 117.771  Bronx River.

    (a) The draw of the Bruckner Boulevard Bridge, mile 1.1, at the 
Bronx, New York, shall open on signal if at least a two-hour advance 
notice is given to the New York City Department of Transportation 
(NYCDOT) Radio Hotline, or the NYCDOT Bridge Operations Office. From 7 
a.m. to 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, the bridge 
need not be opened for the passage of vessels.
    (b) The draw of the Conrail Bridge, mile 1.6 at the Bronx, New York, 
need not be opened for the passage of vessels.
    (c) The owners of the Bruckner Boulevard Bridge, mile 1.1, and the 
Conrail Bridge, mile 1.6, both at the Bronx, New York, shall provide and 
keep in good legible condition two clearance gauges designed, installed 
and maintained in accordance with the provisions of Sec. 118.160 of this 
chapter.

[CGD01-97-018, 62 FR 54385, Oct. 20, 1997, as amended by CGD01-99-070, 
65 FR 45718, July 25, 2000]

Sec. 117.773  Buffalo River.

    (a) The draw of the Michigan Avenue bridge, mile 1.3, at Buffalo, 
shall operate as follows:
    (1) From March 22 through December 15, the draw shall open within 20 
minutes of signal. However, the draw need not open from 7:30 a.m. to 9 
a.m., and from 4 p.m. to 5:45 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
    (2) From December 16 through March 21, the draw shall open on signal 
if notice is given at least 4 hours in advance of a vessel's time of 
intended passage through the draw.
    (b) The draw of the Ohio Street bridge, mile 2.1, at Buffalo, shall 
operate as follows:
    (1) From March 22 through December 15, the draw shall open on signal 
within 20 minutes after a request is made to the Michigan Avenue 
drawtender. However, the draw need not open from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., 
and from 4 p.m. to 5:45 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
    (2) From December 16 through March 21, the draw shall open on signal 
if notice is given at least 4 hours in advance of a vessel's time of 
intended passage through the draw.
    (3) In addition to the standard signals required for requesting the 
bridge to open, the owners of this bridge shall maintain and monitor a 
marine radiotelephone for use by the Michigan Avenue drawtender for 
receiving requests for opening the Ohio Street bridge. The drawtender 
shall maintain communications with any transiting vessel until the 
vessel has cleared both the Ohio Street and Michigan Avenue draws.
    (c) The draws of the CSX Transportation railroad bridges, miles 4.02 
and 4.39, both at Buffalo, shall open on signal if notice is given at 
least 4 hours in advance of a vessel's time of intended passage through 
the draws.
    (d) The South Park Avenue bridge, mile 5.3, at Buffalo, shall open 
on signal if notice is given at least 4 hours in advance of a vessel's 
time of intended passage through the draw. However, the draw need not 
open from 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., and from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., Monday 
through Saturday.
    (e) The periods when the bridges need not open on signal prescribed 
in paragraphs (a)(1), (b)(1), and (d) in this section shall not be 
effective on Sundays, and on New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of 
July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, or days observed in 
lieu of any of these under State law.

[CGD09-95-022, 61 FR 10467, Mar. 14, 1996, as amended by USCG-1999-5832, 
64 FR 34712, June 29, 1999]

Sec. 117.775  Coney Island Creek.

    The draws of the Cropsey Avenue bridge, mile 0.4, the Stillwell 
bridge, mile 0.6, and the New York City Transit Authority bridges near 
Stillwell Avenue, mile 0.7, all at New York City, need not be opened for 
the passage of vessels.

Sec. 117.779  Eastchester Bay (Arm of).

    The draw of the highway bridge, mile 2.2 between Rodman Neck and 
City Island, need not be opened for the passage of vessels.

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Sec. 117.781  East River.

    The following requirements apply to the Roosevelt Island bridge, 
mile 6.4 at New York City, as follows:
    (a) Public vessels of the United States Government, state or local 
vessels used for public safety, and vessels in distress shall be passed 
through the draws of each bridge as soon as possible without delay at 
anytime. The opening signal from these vessels shall be four or more 
short blasts of a whistle, horn or radio request.
    (b) The owners of each bridge shall provide and keep in good legible 
condition clearance gauges for each draw with figures not less than 12 
inches high designed, installed and maintained according to the 
provisions of Sec. 118.160 of this chapter.
    (c) The draw of the Roosevelt Island bridge shall open on signal if 
at least two hour advance notice is given to the drawtender at the Grand 
Street/Avenue bridge, mile 3.1 across Newtown Creek (East Branch), the 
New York Department of Transportation (NYCDOT) Radio Hotline or NYCDOT 
Bridge Operations Office. In the event the drawtender is at Borden 
Avenue or Hunters Point Avenue bridges mile 1.2 and 1.4, respectively, 
across Dutch Kills, up to an additional half hour delay may be required.

[CGD1-90-040, 55 FR 37710, Sept. 13, 1990]

Sec. 117.783  Flushing Creek.

    The draws of the Northern Boulevard bridge, mile 0.2, the Roosevelt 
Avenue bridge, mile 0.8, and the Long Island Railroad bridge, mile 1.0, 
all at New York City, need not be opened for the passage of vessels.

Sec. 117.785  Genessee River.

    (a) The following applies to all bridges listed in this section:
    (1) At all times, public vessels of the United States, vessels in 
distress, and vessels seeking shelter from rough weather shall be passed 
through the bridges as soon as possible.
    (2) Clearance gages of a type approved by the Commander, Ninth Coast 
Guard District, shall be installed on the upstream and downstream sides 
of each drawbridge by and at the expense of the owner of or agency 
controlling the bridge and the gages shall be kept in good repair and 
legible condition.
    (b) The draw of the CSX Transportation bridge, mile 0.9 at 
Rochester, shall open on signal; except that, from December 15 through 
March 31, the draw shall open on signal if at least 12 hours notice is 
given.
    (c) The draw of the Stutson Street bridge, mile 1.2 at Rochester, 
shall open on signal from April 1 through December 15; however, from 7 
a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday except 
Federal holidays, the draw need be opened only for the passage of 
commercial vessels. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Monday 
through Friday except Federal holidays, and from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. on 
Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal holidays, the draw need be opened only 
on the hour and half hour, except that commercial vessels shall be 
passed at any time. From December 16 through March 31, the draw shall 
open on signal if at least 12 hours notice is given.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as amended by USCG-1999-5832, 
64 FR 34712, June 29, 1999]

Sec. 117.787  Gowanus Canal.

    The draws of the Ninth Street Bridge, mile 1.4, the Third Street 
Bridge, mile 1.8, the Carroll Street Bridge, mile 2.0, and the Union 
Street Bridge, mile 2.1, at Brooklyn, shall open on signal, if at least 
a two-hour advance notice is given to the New York City Department of 
Transportation (NYCDOT), Radio Hotline, or the NYCDOT Bridge Operations 
Office.

[CGD01-99-067, 65 FR 46870, Aug. 1, 2000]

Sec. 117.789  Harlem River.

    (a) The draws of all bridges across the Harlem River, except the 
Spuyten Duyvil railroad bridge, need not be opened from 5 p.m. to 10 
a.m. However, at all times, public vessels of the United States and New 
York City vessels used for public safety shall be passed through the 
draw of each bridge listed in this section as soon as possible.
    (b) The draws of the railroad bridges across this waterway need not 
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signal from the time an express passenger train scheduled to cross the 
bridge is within five minutes of the bridge until the train has crossed 
the bridge.
    (c) The draws of the bridges at 103rd Street, mile 0.0, Willis 
Avenue, mile 1.5, 3rd Avenue, mile 1.9, Madison Avenue, mile 2.3, 145th 
Street, mile 2.8, Macombs Dam, mile 3.2, 207th Street, mile 6.0, and the 
two Broadway bridges, mile 6.8, shall open on signal from 10 a.m. to 5 
p.m. if at least four hours notice is given to the New York City Highway 
Radio (Hotline) Room.
    (d) The draw of the Triborough (125th Street) bridge, mile 1.3, 
shall open on signal from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. if at least four hours 
notice is given.
    (e) The draw of the Metro North (Park Avenue) Bridge, mile 2.1, 
shall open on signal, except as provided in paragraph (b) of this 
section, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., if at least a four-hour advance notice 
is given by calling the number posted at the bridge.
    (f) The draw of the Spuyten Duyvil railroad bridge, mile 7.9, shall 
open on signal at any time, except as provided in paragraph (b) of this 
section.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 43462, Oct. 29, 1984, as amended by CGD01-01-048, 66 
FR 62936, Dec. 4, 2001; CGD01-02-007, 67 FR 6648, Feb. 13, 2002]

Sec. 117.791  Hudson River.

    (a) The draws of the bridges listed in this section shall open as 
soon as possible at any time for the passage of the following vessels:
    (1) Downbound vessels during a freshet of a height exceeding an 
elevation determined by the District Commander.
    (2) Public vessels of the United States.
    (3) State or local vessels used for public safety.
    (4) Vessels of 500 tons or more.
    (5) Tugs with a tow on a hawser.
    (b) The draws of the bridges listed in this section shall not remain 
open for more than 15 minutes and may remain closed for up to 10 minutes 
to allow accumulated land traffic to pass.
    (c) The draw of the CSX Transportation bridge, mile 146.2 between 
Albany and Rensselaer, shall open on signal; except that, from December 
16 through March 31, the draw shall open on signal if at least 24 hours 
notice is given.
    (d) The draw of the state highway bridge, mile 150.2 between Troy 
and Menands, need not be opened for the passage of vessels.
    (e) The draw of the highway bridge, mile 152.7 between Troy and 
Green Island, operates as follows:
    (1) From April 1 through December 15, the draw shall open on signal 
from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; except that, the draw need not be opened from 6 
p.m. to 7 a.m., unless notice is given before 4:30 p.m. of the time the 
vessel is expected to pass, and need not open from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 
4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
    (2) From December 16 through March 31, the draw need not be opened.
    (f) The draws of the 112th Street bridge, mile 155.4 between Troy 
and Cohoes operate as follows:
    (1) The draws shall open on signal from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
    (2) The draws shall open on signal from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m., if notice 
is given, before 4:30 p.m., of the time the vessel is expected to pass.
    (3) The draws need not be opened from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 
6 p.m.
    (4) During the period that the Federal Lock at Troy is inoperative, 
the draws need not be opened for the passage of vessels, provided that 
emergency openings be made as soon as possible.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as amended at 49 FR 43462, Oct. 
29, 1984, CGD3 85-42, 50 FR 26713, June 28, 1985; USCG-1999-5832, 64 FR 
34712, June 29, 1999]

Sec. 117.793  Hutchinson River (Eastchester Creek).

    (a) The following requirements apply to all bridges across 
Hutchinson River (Eastchester Creek):
    (1) The owners of each bridge shall provide and keep in good legible 
condition clearance gauges for each draw with figures not less than 12 
inches high designed, installed and maintained according to the 
provision of Sec. 118.160 of this chapter.
    (2) Trains and locomotives shall be controlled so that any delay in 
opening the draw shall not exceed ten minutes except as provided in 
Sec. 117.31(b). However, if a train moving toward the

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bridge has crossed the home signal for the bridge before the signal 
requesting opening of the bridge is given, the train may continue across 
the bridge and must clear the bridge interlocks before stopping.
    (3) Except as provided in paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section 
each draw shall open on signal.
    (b) The draw of the Hutchinson River Parkway Bridge, mile 0.9, at 
the Bronx, New York shall open on signal if at least a two-hour notice 
is given to the New York City Department of Transportation (NYCDOT) 
Radio Hotline, or the NYCDOT Bridge Operations Office.
    (c) The draw of the South Fulton Avenue Bridge, mile 2.9, shall open 
on signal from three hours before to three hours after the predicted 
high tide. For the purposes of this section, predicted high tide occurs 
four hours after predicted high water for New York (Battery), as given 
in the tide tables published by private entities using data provided by 
the National Ocean Service.
    (1) At all other times, the bridge shall open on signal if at least 
four hours advance notice is given to the Westchester County Road 
Maintenance Division during normal work hours or to the County's Parkway 
Police at all other times.
    (2) The bridge tender shall honor requests for opening within six 
hours after predicated high water if such request is given to the bridge 
tender while he or she is on station (three hours before to three hours 
after predicted high tide).

[CGD01-93-009, 58 FR 42859, Aug. 12, 1993, as amended by CGD01-97-125, 
63 FR 18321, Apr. 15, 1998; CGD01-99-070, 65 FR 45718, July 25, 2000; 
USCG-2001-9286, 66 FR 33641, June 25, 2001]

Sec. 117.795  Jamaica Bay and Connecting Waterways.

    (a) The draw of the Marine Parkway bridge, mile 3.0 over Rockaway 
Inlet, shall open on signal Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. 
At all other times, the draw shall open on signal if at least eight 
hours notice is given; however, the draw shall open on signal if at 
least a one hour notice is given for the passage of U.S. Navy or 
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration vessels.
    (b) The draws of the New York City highway bridge, mile 0.8 across 
Mill Basin on Belt Parkway, need not be opened for the passage of 
vessels from noon to 9 p.m. on Sundays from May 15 to September 30, and 
on Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day. However, on these 
days, from two hours before to one hour after predicted high tide, the 
draw shall open on signal. For the purpose of this section, predicted 
high tide occurs 15 minutes later than that predicted for Sandy Hook, as 
given in the tide tables published by private entities using data 
provided by the National Ocean Service. At all times, public vessels of 
the United States and state or local vessels used for public safety 
shall be passed as soon as possible.
    (c) The draws of the New York City Cross Bay Boulevard bridge, mile 
10.0, and the New York City Transit Authority bridge, mile 10.6 both 
across the North Channel at Hamilton Beach, need not be opened for the 
passage of vessels.

[CGD3 85-42, 50 FR 26713, June 28, 1985, as amended by USCG-2001-9286, 
66 FR 33641, June 25, 2001]

Sec. 117.797  Lake Champlain.

    (a) The draw of each bridge listed in this section shall open as 
soon as possible for public vessels of the United States and vessels of 
the Vermont Fish and Game Department.
    (b) The draw of the US2 Bridge, mile 91.8, over Lake Champlain, 
between South Hero Island and North Hero Island, shall operate as 
follows:
    (1) The draw shall open on signal on the hour and the half hour from 
May 15th through October 15th from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.
    (2) The draw shall open on signal from May 15th through October 15th 
from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. if at least four hours notice is given by calling 
the number posted at the bridge.
    (3) The draw shall open on signal from October 16th through May 14th 
if at least four hours notice is given by calling the number posted at 
the bridge.

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    (c) The draw of the Central Vermont Railway bridge across Missisquoi 
Bay, mile 105.6 shall open on signal:
    (1) From June 15 through September 15:
    (i) Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.;
    (ii) Saturdays, Sundays, Independence Day and Labor Day from 7 a.m. 
to 11 p.m.;
    (iii) At all other times, if at least two hours notice is given.
    (2) From September 16 through June 14 if at least 24 hours notice is 
given.
    (d) The draw of the SR78 bridge, mile 105.9 across the entrance to 
Missisquoi Bay between Alburg Tongue and Hog Island at East Alburg, 
shall open on signal if at least 24 hours notice is given.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as amended by CGD3 83-059, 49 
FR 49452, Dec. 20, 1984; CGD01-98-032, 64 FR 28103, May 25, 1999]

Sec. 117.799  Long Island, New York Inland Waterway from East Rockaway 
          Inlet to Shinnecock Canal.

    (a) At all times, public vessels of the United States, state or 
local vessels used for public safety and vessels in distress shall be 
passed through the draws of each bridge listed in this section as soon 
as possible.
    (b) The draw of each bridge listed in this section need not be 
opened for sailing vessels, unless the vessels are under machinery power 
or under tow, if an opening would unduly delay other vessel or vehicular 
traffic.
    (c) The owners of the bridges listed in this section shall provide 
and keep in good legible condition two board gages painted white with 
black figures not less than eight inches high to indicate the vertical 
clearance under the closed draw at all stages of the tide. The gages 
shall be so placed on the bridges that they are plainly visible to 
operators of vessels approaching the bridges either up or downstream.
    (d) The draws of the West Bay bridge, mile 0.1 across Quantuck 
Canal, Beach Lane bridge, mile 1.1 across Quantuck Canal, Quoque bridge, 
mile 1.1 across Quoque Canal and the Smith Point bridge, mile 6.1 across 
Narrow Bay shall open on signal from October 1 through April 30 from 8 
a.m. to 4 p.m. and from May 1 through September 30 from 6 a.m. to 10 
p.m. At all other times during these periods, the draws shall open as 
soon as possible but no more than one hour after a request to open is 
received.
    (e) The draw of the Atlantic Beach Bridge across Reynolds Channel, 
mile 0.4, shall open on signal--
    (1) From October 1 through May 14;
    (2) From May 15 through September 30, except that it need be opened 
only on the hour and half-hour from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays and 
from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays, Memorial Day, Independence 
Day, and Labor Day; and
    (3) From May 15 through September 30, from two hours before to one 
hour after predicted high tide. Predicted high tide occurs 10 minutes 
earlier than that predicted for Sandy Hook, as given in the tide table 
published by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
    (f) The draw of the Loop Parkway Bridge across Long Creek, mile 0.7, 
shall open on signal every other hour on the even hour; except that, 
from April 1 through October 31 on Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal 
holidays, the draw shall open on signal every three hours beginning at 3 
a.m. If an opening is desired at other than a scheduled time, notice may 
be given from the telephone located on either side of the bridge or via 
marine radiotelephone.
    (g) The draw of the Long Beach Bridge across Reynolds Channel, mile 
4.7, shall open on signal; except that:
    (1) From midnight to 8 a.m. year-round, the draw shall open on 
signal if at least four hours notice is given; and
    (2) From 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from 
May 15 through September 30, the draw need be opened only on the hour 
and half hour.
    (h) The draw of the Meadowbrook State Parkway bridge, mile 12.8 
across Sloop Channel, shall open on signal if at least one half hour 
notice is given to the New York State Department of Transportation, as 
follows:
    (1) Every other hour on the even hour.
    (2) From April 1 through October 31 on Saturdays, Sundays, and 
Federal holidays, every three hours beginning

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at 1:30 a.m. Notice may be given from the telephone located at the 
moorings on each side of the bridge or by marine radiotelephone.
    (i) The draws of the Wantagh State Parkway bridge, mile 16.1 across 
Goose Creek, and the Captree State Parkway bridge, mile 30.7 across 
State Boat Channel at Captree Island, shall open on signal if at least 
one half hour notice is given to the New York State Department of 
Transportation, as follows:
    (1) Every other hour on the even hour.
    (2) From April 1 through October 31 on Saturdays, Sundays, and 
Federal holidays, every three hours beginning at 3 a.m. Notice may be 
given from the telephone located at the moorings on each bridge or by 
marine radiotelephone.
    (j) The Atlantic Beach Bridge, mile 0.4, across Reynolds Channel, 
from April 22, 2002 through October 31, 2002, shall open on signal, 
except as follows:
    (1) Only one moveable bridge span need be opened for the passage of 
vessel traffic between 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., daily, except as provided in 
paragraph (j)(3) of this section.
    (2) From 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays, and from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on 
weekends and holidays, the draw shall open on signal only on the hour 
and half-hour, except as provided in paragraph (j)(3) of this section.
    (3) From one-hour before to one-hour after the predicted high tide, 
two moveable spans may be opened for the passage of vessel traffic, 
provided at least a two-hour advance notice is given by calling the 
number posted at the bridge. For the purposes of this section, predicted 
high tide occurs 10 minutes earlier than that predicted for Sandy Hook, 
as given in the tide tables published by the National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration.

[CGD3 82-025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as amended by CGD3 84-51, 50 
FR 2546, Jan. 17, 1985; CGD01-99-080, 64 FR 46275, Aug. 25, 1999]

Sec. 117.801  Newtown Creek, Dutch Kills, English Kills and their 
          tributaries.

    (a) The following requirements apply to all bridges across Newtown 
Creek, Dutch Kills, English Kills, and their tributaries:
    (1) The owners of all bridges across Newtown Creek, Dutch Kills, 
English Kills and their tributaries listed under this section, shall 
provide and keep in good legible condition two clearance gauges with 
figures not less than 12 inches high designed, installed and maintained 
according to the provisions of Sec. 118.160 of this chapter.
    (2) Trains and locomotives shall be controlled so that any delay in 
opening the draw shall not exceed five minutes. If a train moving toward 
the bridge has crossed the home signal for the bridge before the request 
to open the bridge is given, that train may continue across the bridge, 
but must clear the interlock before stopping.
    (b) The draws of the Long Island Railroad bridges, at mile 1.1, 
across Dutch Kills at Queens, shall open on signal if at least six-hours 
advance notice is given to the Long Island Railroad Movement Bureau, 
except as provided in paragraph (a)(2) of this section.
    (c) The draw of the Borden Avenue Bridge, mile 1.2, across Dutch 
Kills at Queens, shall open on signal if at least a two-hour advance 
notice is given to the New York City Department of Transportation 
(NYCDOT) Radio Hotline or NYCDOT Bridge Operations Office.
    (d) The draw of the Hunters Point Avenue Bridge, mile 1.4, across 
Dutch Kills at Queens, shall open on signal if at least a two-hour 
advance notice is given to the New York City Department of 
Transportation (NYCDOT) Radio Hotline or the NYCDOT Bridge Operations 
Office.
    (e) The draw of the Metropolitan Avenue Bridge, mile 3.4, across 
English Kills at New York City, shall open on signal if at least a two-
hour advance notice is given to the New York City Department of 
Transportation (NYCDOT) Radio Hotline or the NYCDOT Bridge Operations 
Office.
    (f) The draw of the Grand Street/Avenue Bridge, mile 3.1, across 
Newtown Creek (East Branch) between Brooklyn and Queens, shall open on 
signal if at least a two-hour advance notice is given to the New York 
City Department of Transportation (NYCDOT) Radio Hotline or the NYCDOT 
Bridge Operations Office.

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    (g) The draws of the Pulaski Bridge, mile 0.6, and the Greenpoint 
Avenue Bridge, mile 1.3, both across the Newtown Creek between Brooklyn 
and Queens, shall open on signal if at least a two-hour advance notice 
given to the New York City Department of Transportation (NYCDOT) Radio 
Hotline or NYCDOT Bridge Operations Office.

[CGD01-99-069, 65 FR 46872, Aug. 1, 2000]

Sec. 117.802  New Rochelle Harbor.

    (a) The draw of the Glen Island Bridge, mile 0.8, at New Rochelle, 
New York, shall open on signal, except as follows:
    (1) two hours advance notice shall be given for openings from 12 
midnight to 6 a.m. from May 1st through October 31st by calling the 
number posted at the bridge.
    (2) twenty-four hours advance notice shall be given for openings 
from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. from November 1st through April 30th by calling 
the number posted at the bridge.
    (b) The owner of the bridge shall provide, and keep in good legible 
condition, clearance gauges with figures not less than twelve (12) 
inches high designed, installed, and maintained according to the 
provisions of Sec. 118.160 of this chapter.

[CGD1-95-002, 63 FR 27680, May 20, 1998]

Sec. 117.803  Niagara River.

    The draw of the Canadian National Railway bridge, mile 33.0 at 
Buffalo, need not be opened for the passage of vessels.

Sec. 117.805  Peekskill (Annsville) Creek.

    The draw of the Conrail bridge, mile 0.0 at Peekskill, need not be 
opened for the passage of vessels.

Sec. 117.809  Tonawanda Creek.

    The draw of the Penn Central Corporation railroad bridge, mile 0.1 
at Tonawanda, is permanently maintained in the open position.

Sec. 117.811  Tonawanda Harbor.

    The draw of the Tonawanda Island Railroad bridge, mile 0.2 between 
North Tonawanda and Tonawanda Island, shall open on signal if at least 
24 hours notice is given.

Sec. 117.813  Wappinger Creek.

    The draw of the Metro-North Commuter railroad bridge, mile 0.0 at 
New Hamburg, need not be opened for the passage of vessels. However, the 
draw shall be returned to operable condition within six months after 
notification by the District Commander to do so.

Sec. 117.815  Westchester Creek.

    The draw of the Bruckner Boulevard/Unionport Bridge, mile 1.7, at 
the Bronx, New York, shall open on signal if at least a two-hour advance 
notice is given to the New York City Department of Transportation 
(NYCDOT) radio hotline, or the NYCDOT Bridge Operations Office. The draw 
need not be opened for vessel traffic from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. 
to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. The owner of the bridge shall provide 
clearance gauges according to the provisions of Sec. 118.160 of this 
chapter.

[CGD01-99-070, 65 FR 45718, July 25, 2000]

                             North Carolina

Sec. 117.821  Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, Albermarle Sound to Sunset 
          Beach.

    (a) The drawbridges across the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway in 
North Carolina shall open on signal for commercial vessels at all times 
and on signal for pleasure vessels, except at the times and during the 
periods specified in this paragraph:
    (1) S.H. 94 Bridge, mile 113.7, at Fairfield, NC from April 1 to 
November 30, between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., the draw need only open on the 
hour and half hour.
    (2) Onslow Beach Swing Bridge, mile 240.7, at Cap Lejeune, NC, 
between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., the draw need only open on the hour and half 
hour.
    (3) S.R. 50 Bridge, mile 260.7, at Surf City, NC, between 7 a.m. and 
7 p.m., the draw need only open on the hour.
    (4) Figure Eight Swing Bridge, mile 278.1, at Scotts Hill, NC, the 
draw need only open on the hour and half hour.
    (5) S.R. 74 Bridge, mile 283.1, at Wrightsville Beach, NC, between 7 
a.m. and 7 p.m., the draw need only open on the hour.
    (6) S.R. 1172 Bridge, mile 337.9, at Sunset Beach, NC, shall open on 
the

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hour on signal between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., April 1 to November 30, except 
that on Saturdays, Sundays and Federal holidays, from June 1 through 
September 30, the bridge shall open on signal on the hour between 7 a.m. 
and 9 p.m.
    (b) If a pleasure vessel is approaching a drawbridge which is only 
required to open on the hour or on the hour and half hour, and cannot 
reach the drawbridge on the hour or on the half hour, the drawtender may 
delay the required opening up to 10 minutes past the hour or half hour.

[CGD05-97-072, 63 FR 9419, Feb. 25, 1998, as amended by CGD05-98-030, 63 
FR 24427, May 4, 1998; USCG-1999-5832, 64 FR 34712, June 29, 1999]

Sec. 117.822  Beaufort Channel, NC.

    The draw of the US 70 bridge, mile 0.1, at Beaufort, shall open as 
follows:
    (a) From 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., the draw need only open every hour on 
the hour and on the half hour; except that Monday through Friday the 
bridge need not open between the hours of 6:30 a.m. to 8 a.m. and 4:30 
p.m. to 6 p.m.
    (b) From 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., the bridge shall open on signal.

[CGD05-01-001, 66 FR 40119, Aug. 2, 2001]

Sec. 117.823  Neuse River.

    (a) The draw of the U.S. 17 bridge, mile 33.7, at New Bern:
    (1) Need not open from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and from 4:00 p.m. to 
6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, for pleasure vessels. However, the 
draw shall open at 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., for any vessel waiting to 
pass.
    (2) Need not open from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. from May 24 through 
September 8, on Sundays and Federal holidays, for pleasure vessels. 
However, the draw shall open at 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., for any vessel 
waiting to pass.
    (3) Shall always open on signal for public vessels of the United 
States, State or local vessels used for public safety, tugs with tows, 
vessels in distress.
    (4) Shall open on signal at all other times.
    (b) The draw of the Atlantic and East Carolina Railway bridge, mile 
80.0 at Kinston, shall open on signal if at least 24 hours notice is 
given.

[CGD82-025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as amended by CGD5-88-054, 54 FR 
3778, Jan. 26, 1989]

Sec. 117.825  Newport River.

    The draw of the Atlantic and East Carolina Railway bridge, mile 13.0 
at Newport, need not be opened for the passage of vessels.

Sec. 117.829  Northeast Cape Fear River.

    (a) The draw of the Isabel S. Holmes Bridge, at mile 1.0, at 
Wilmington, North Carolina will operate as follows:
    (1) The draw will be closed to pleasure craft from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. 
every day except at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. when the draw will open for all 
waiting vessels.
    (2) The draw will open on signal for Government and commercial 
vessels at all times.
    (3) The draw will open for all vessels on signal from 6 p.m. to 6 
a.m.
    (b) The draw of the Seaboard System Railroad Bridge across the 
Northeast Cape Fear River, mile 27.0, at Castle Hayne, North Carolina 
shall open on signal if at least 4 hours notice is given.

[CGD05-02-014, 67 FR 70554, Nov. 25, 2002]

Sec. 117.831  Pamlico and Tar Rivers.

    The draws of the US17-264 bridge, mile 37.2 at Washington, and the 
Boyds Ferry bridge, mile 44.8 at Grimesland, shall open on signal if at 
least 24 hours notice is given. The bridge owners shall restore constant 
attendance when so directed by the District Commander.

Sec. 117.833  Pasquotank River.

    (a) The draw of the Albemarle & Chesapeake railroad bridge, mile 
47.7, at Elizabeth City, North Carolina, shall be maintained in the open 
position; the draw may close only for the crossing of trains and 
maintenance of the bridge. When the draw is closed, a bridgetender shall 
be present to reopen the draw after the train has cleared the bridge.
    (b) The draw of the US 158 Highway Bridge, mile 50.7, at Elizabeth 
City, shall open on signal; except that between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m., and 4 
p.m. and 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, the

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draw need open only at 7:30 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 4:30 p.m., and 5:30 p.m. 
for any pleasure vessels waiting to pass.

[CGD05-94-118, 60 FR 40098, Aug. 7, 1995, as amended by CGD05-97-009, 62 
FR 66006, Dec. 17, 1997]

Sec. 117.835  Perquimans River.

    The draw of the US17 bridge, mile 12.0 at Hertford, shall open on 
signal from 8 a.m. to midnight from April 1 through September 30 and 
from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. from October 1 through March 31. The draw need 
not be opened at all other times.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984; 49 FR 37382, Sept. 24, 1984]

Sec. 117.837  Roanoke River.

    The draw of the Seaboard System Railroad bridge, mile 94.0 at 
Palmyra, need not be opened for the passage of vessels.

[CGD5-92-004, 57 FR 11580, Apr. 6, 1992]

Sec. 117.841  Smith Creek.

    The draw of the S117-S133 bridge, mile 1.5 at Wilmington, shall open 
on signal if at least 24 hours notice is given.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984; 49 FR 37382, Sept. 24, 1984]

Sec. 117.843  Trent River.

    (a) The draw of the U.S. 70 bridge, mile 0.0, at New Bern:
    (1) Need not open from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and from 4:00 p.m. to 
6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, for pleasure vessels. However, the 
draw shall open at 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. for any vessel waiting to 
pass.
    (2) Need not open from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. from May 24 through 
September 8, on Sundays and Federal holidays, for pleasure vessels. 
However, the draw shall open at 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. for any vessel 
waiting to pass.
    (3) Shall always open on signal for public vessels of the United 
States, State or local vessels used for public safety, tugs with tows, 
and vessels in distress.
    (4) Shall open on signal at all other times.
    (b) The draws of the Seaboard System Railroad bridge, mile 18.0 near 
Pollocksville, need not be opened for the passage of vessels.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as amended by CGD5-88-53, 54 FR 
1361, Jan. 13, 1989]

                                  Ohio

Sec. 117.847  Ashtabula River.

    (a) The draw of the Fifth Street bridge, mile 1.4 at Ashtabula, 
shall open on signal for the passage of commercial and emergency vessels 
and on the hour and half hour for all other vessels.
    (b) The draw of the Norfolk Southern bridge, mile 1.5 at Ashtabula, 
shall open on signal from April 1 through November 30 from 7 a.m. to 11 
p.m. At all other times the draw shall open on signal if at least 24 
hours notice is given.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as amended by USCG-1999-5832, 
64 FR 34712, June 29, 1999]

Sec. 117.849  Muskingum River (Zanesville Canal).

    The draw of the Conrail bridge, mile 77.1 at Zanesville, shall open 
on signal Tuesday through Friday if the Conrail office is notified by 
12:01 p.m. on the day preceding the day the opening is required. For 
openings Saturday through Monday, the Conrail office shall be notified 
by 12:01 p.m. on Friday specifying which day and time the opening is 
required. In case of emergency, the draw shall open as soon as possible.

Sec. 117.850  Black River.

    The draw of the Erie Avenue bridge, mile 0.6, at Lorain shall open 
on signal except as follows:
    (a) From April 1 through December 31--
    (1) From 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, except legal 
holidays, the draw need open only on the hour and half-hour for pleasure 
craft; however, the draw need not open for pleasure craft at 8 a.m., 3 
p.m., 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. For commercial vessels the draw shall open on 
signal as soon as possible.
    (2) From 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays, 
the draw need open only on the hour and half-

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hour for pleasure craft. For commercial vessels the draw shall open on 
signal as soon as possible.
    (3) From 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., seven days a week and legal holidays, no 
bridgetender is required to be in constant attendance and the bridge 
shall open on signal for pleasure craft and commercial vessels if at 
least a one hour advance notice is given.
    (b) From January 1 through March 31, the draw shall open on signal 
for pleasure craft and commercial vessels if at least a twelve hour 
advance notice is given.
    (c) At all times, the draw shall open as soon as possible for public 
vessels of the United States, state or local government vessels used for 
public safety and vessels in distress.

[CCGD09 86-01, 51 FR 28380, Aug. 7, 1986]

Sec. 117.851  Portage River.

    (a) Public vessels of the United States, State or local government 
vessels used for public safety, vessels in distress and vessels seeking 
shelter from rough weather shall be passed through the draws listed in 
this section as soon as possible. Except as provided in paragraph 
(c)(1)(ii) with respect to the Monroe Street bridge, commercial vessels 
shall be passed through the draws of this section as soon as possible.
    (b) The owners of the bridges listed in this section shall provide 
and keep in good legible condition two board gages painted white with 
black figures to indicate the vertical clearance under the closed draw 
at all stages of the tide. The gages shall be so placed on the bridge 
that they are plainly visible to operators of vessels approaching the 
bridge either up or downstream.
    (c) The draw of the Monroe Street bridge, mile 0.4 at Port Clinton, 
shall open as follows:
    (1) From May 1 through November 30--
    (i) Between the hours of 12 midnight and 6 a.m., the draw shall open 
on signal.
    (ii) Between the hours of 6 a.m. and 12 midnight, the draw shall 
open on signal. However, the draw need not open on signal during this 
time for recreational craft and commercial vessels licensed to carry 
fifteen or less passengers, or less than ten gross tons, unless in 
distress or seeking shelter from rough weather. For these vessels, the 
draw need open only from three minutes before to three minutes after the 
hour and half-hour.
    (2) From December 1 through April 30, the draw shall open on signal 
if at least 24 hours' notice is given.
    (d) The draw of the Norfolk Southern bridge, mile 1.5 at Port 
Clinton, shall open on signal. However, from December 1 through April 
30, the draw shall open on signal if at least 24 hours' notice is given.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as amended by CGD09 89-07, 54 
FR 41965, Oct. 13, 1989; USCG-1999-5832, 64 FR 34712, June 29, 1999]

Sec. 117.853  Sandusky Bay.

    The draw of the Norfolk Southern bridge, mile 3.5 at Sandusky, shall 
open on signal from April 1 through October 31 and from November 1 
through November 30 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. At all other times, the draw 
shall open on signal if at least 24 hours notice is given to the Chief 
Dispatcher, Central Union Terminal, Toledo.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as amended by CGD09 90-06, 55 
FR 10769, Mar. 23, 1990; USCG-1999-5832, 64 FR 34712, June 29, 1999]

Sec. 117.855  Maumee River.

    (a) The draw of the Craig Memorial highway bridge, mile 3.30, at 
Toledo, shall operate as follows:
    (1) From April through December 20--
    (i) Between the hours of 7 a.m. and 11 p.m., the draw need open only 
from three minutes before to three minutes after the hour and half-hour 
with no opening required at 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. for pleasure craft; 
for commercial vessels, during this period of time, the draw shall open 
on signal as soon as possible.
    (ii) Between the hours of 11 p.m. and 7 a.m., the draw shall open on 
signal for commercial vessels and pleasure craft.
    (2) From December 21 through March 31, no bridgetenders are required 
to be on duty at the bridge and the draw shall open on signal from 
December 21 through December 31, if at least a four

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hour advance notice is given and from January 1 through March 31, if at 
least a twelve hour advance notice is given.
    (b) The draw of the Cherry Street highway bridge, mile 4.30 at 
Toledo, shall operate as follows:
    (1) From April 1 through December 20--
    (i) Between the hours of 7 a.m. and 11 p.m., the draw need open only 
from three minutes before to three minutes after the quarter and three-
quarter hour with no opening required at 7:45 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. for 
pleasure craft; for commercial vessels, during this period of time, the 
draw shall open on signal as soon as possible.
    (ii) Between the hours of 11 p.m. and 7 a.m., the draw shall open on 
signal for commercial vessels and pleasure craft.
    (2) From December 21 through March 31, no bridgetenders are required 
to be at the bridge and the draw shall open on signal from December 21 
through December 31, if at least a four hour advance notice is given and 
from January 1 through March 31, if at least a twelve hour advance 
notice is given.
    (c) The draws of the CSX Transportation railroad bridge, mile 1.07, 
Norfolk Southern railroad bridge, mile 1.80 and Norfolk Southern 
railroad bridge, mile 5.76, all at Toledo, shall operate as follows:
    (1) From April 1 through December 20, the draws shall open on signal 
for all vessels.
    (2) From December 21 through March 31, no bridgetenders are required 
to be at the bridges and the draws shall open on signal for commercial 
vessels and pleasure craft from December 21 through December 31, if at 
least a four hour advance notice is given and from January 1 through 
March 31, if at least a twelve hour advance notice is given.
    (d) At all times, the bridges listed in this section shall open as 
soon as possible for public vessels of the United States, state or local 
government vessels used for public safety and vessels in distress.

[CCGD09 86-11, 51 FR 39858, Nov. 3, 1986, as amended by USCG-1999-5832, 
64 FR 34712, June 29, 1999]

                                 Oregon

Sec. 117.861  Blind Slough.

    The draws of the Portland and Western railroad bridge, mile 1.1 at 
Knappa, shall open on signal if at least one hour notice is given. 
However, the draw shall open promptly on signal from four hours before 
to four hours after each day's authorized commercial fishing period 
established by the Columbia River Compact (Washington State Department 
of Fisheries and the Fish Commission of Oregon) for the Columbia River 
Fishery below Bonneville Dam.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as amended by USCG-2000-7223, 
65 FR 40056, June 29, 2000

Sec. 117.865  Clatskanie River.

    The draw of the Portland and Western railroad bridge, mile 0.7 at 
Clatskanie, shall open on signal if at least one hours notice is given. 
However, the draw shall open promptly on signal from four hours before 
to four hours after each day's authorized commercial fishing period 
established by the Columbia River Compact (Washington State Department 
of Fisheries and the Fish Commission of Oregon) for the Columbia River 
Fishery below Bonneville Dam.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as amended by USCG-2000-7223, 
65 FR 40056, June 29, 2000

Sec. 117.867  [Reserved]

Sec. 117.869  Columbia River.

    (a) The draws of the Interstate 5 Bridges, mile 106.5, between 
Portland, OR, and Vancouver, WA, shall open on signal except that the 
draws need not be opened for the passage of vessels from 6:30 a.m. to 9 
a.m. and from 2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday except federal 
holidays.
    (1) When the river gauge at the bridge indicates 6.0 feet, or more, 
as determined by the drawtender on duty, the draws need not open for the 
passage of commercial vessels from 6:30 a.m. to 8 a.m. and from 3:30 
p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays, and for 
all other vessels the draws need not open from 5:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 
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p.m. Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    (2) When the river gauge at the bridge indicates 5.9 feet, or less, 
as determined by the drawtender on duty, the draws need not open for the 
passage of any vessels from 5:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 2:30 p.m. to 6 
p.m. Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    (b) The draw of the Port of Hood River bridge, mile 169.8 at Hood 
River, shall open on signal if at least 12 hours notice is given.
    (c) The draw of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad bridge, 
mile 201.2, between Celilo, Oregon, and Wishram, Washington, is 
automated and is normally maintained in the fully open-to-navigation 
position.
    (1) Lights. All lights required for automated operation shall be 
visible to marine traffic for a distance of at least 2 miles and shall 
be displayed at all times, day and night.
    (i) When the draw is fully open, a steady green light shall be 
displayed at the center of the drawspan on both upstream and downstream 
sides.
    (ii) When the draw is not fully open, a steady red light shall be 
displayed at the center of the drawspan on both upstream and downstream 
sides.
    (iii) When the draw is about to close, flashing yellow lights in the 
form of a down-pointing arrow shall be displayed at the center of the 
drawspan on both upstream and downstream sides.
    (2) Operation. When a train approaches the bridge, the yellow lights 
shall start flashing. After an 8-minute delay, the green lights shall 
change to red, the drawspan shall lower and lock, and the yellow lights 
shall be extinguished. Red lights shall continue to be displayed until 
the train has crossed and the drawspan is again in the fully open 
position. At that time, the red lights shall change to green.
    (3) Vessels equipped with radiotelephones may contact Burlington 
Northern Santa Fe to obtain information on the status of the bridge. 
Bridge status information also may be obtained by calling the commercial 
telephone number posted at the drawspan of the bridge.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as amended by CCGD13 85-02, 50 
FR 31591, Aug. 5, 1985; CGD13-93-031, 60 FR 32268, June 21, 1995; CGD13-
99-011, 65 FR 1544, Jan. 11, 2000]

Sec. 117.871  Coos Bay.

    The draw of the Union Pacific railroad bridge, mile 9.0 at North 
Bend, shall be maintained in the fully open position, except for the 
crossing of trains or for maintenance. During foggy weather, a fog bell 
installed in the center of the draw shall be rung continuously, striking 
every 10 seconds. At any time during foggy weather when the draw is 
closed and passage is not clear for vessels, a siren shall be sounded 
continuously. The siren shall be capable of being heard at a distance of 
one mile from the draw. When the bridge is again opened, the siren shall 
be stopped, indicating that the way is clear for the passage of vessels.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984; 49 FR 37382, Sept. 24, 1984]

Sec. 117.873  Coos River.

    The draw of the Oregon State secondary highway bridge, mile 2.2 near 
Eastside, shall open on signal if at least 12 hours notice is given.

Sec. 117.875  Coquille River.

    The draws of the US 101 highway bridge, mile 3.5 at Bandon, Oregon, 
shall open on signal if at least two hours notice is given to the 
drawtender at the Coos Bay South Slough bridge.

[CGD13-94-033, 59 FR 52424, Oct. 18, 1994]

Sec. 117.879  Isthmus Slough.

    The draw of the Oregon State secondary highway bridge, mile 1.0, at 
Coos Bay, shall open on signal if at least 24 hours notice is given.

[CGD13-88-19, 54 FR 3448, Jan. 24, 1989]

Sec. 117.881  John Day River.

    (a) The draw of the Portland and Western railroad bridge, mile 0.0 
near Astoria, shall open on signal if at least one hour notice is given. 
However, the draw shall open promptly on signal from four hours before 
to four hours

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after each day's authorized commercial fishing period established by the 
Columbia River Compact (Washington State Department of Fisheries and the 
Fish Commission of Oregon) for the Columbia River Fishery below 
Bonneville Dam.
    (b) [Reserved]

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as amended by CGD13 91-07, 56 
FR 67528, Dec. 31, 1991; USCG-2000-7223, 65 FR 40056, June 29, 2000]

Sec. 117.885  [Reserved]

Sec. 117.887  Oregon Slough (North Portland Harbor).

    The draw of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad bridge, mile 
3.2 at Portland, shall open on signal if at least one half hours notice 
is given.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as amended by CGD13 84-13, 49 
FR 35627, Sept. 11, 1984]

Sec. 117.889  Siuslaw River.

    (a) The draw of the US101 bridge, mile 5.0 at Florence, shall open 
on signal if at least two hours notice is given.
    (b) The draw of the Central Oregon and Pacific railroad bridge, mile 
8.0 near Cushman, shall open on signal if at least 24 hours notice is 
given.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984; 49 FR 37382, Sept. 24, 1984, as 
amended by USCG-1998-3799, 63 FR 35527, June 30, 1998]

Sec. 117.891  [Reserved]

Sec. 117.892  South Slough.

    The draw of the Oregon State highway bridge across South Slough at 
Charleston shall open on signal for the passage of vessels, except that 
between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., from June 1 through September 
30, the draw need be opened only on the hour and half-hour. This 
exception shall not apply to vessels in distress, commercial tugs and/or 
tows, or public vessels of the United States.

[CGD13 84-14, 49 FR 35498, Sept. 10, 1984]

Sec. 117.893  Umpqua River.

    (a) The draw of the US 101 Bridge, mile 11.1, at Reedsport, Oregon, 
shall open on signal if at least two hours notice is given.
    (b) The draw of the Central Oregon and Pacific railroad bridge, mile 
11.5 at Reedsport, shall be maintained in the fully open position, 
except for the crossing of trains or other railroad equipment or for 
maintenance. During foggy weather when the draw is closed and the 
channel is not clear for the passage of vessels, a fog horn with an 
audible range of one-half mile from the draw shall be sounded. Two clear 
signals of approximately six seconds duration each, repeated at 
intervals of 60 seconds from completion of the second signal to 
commencement of the next signal, shall be sounded and repeated from 
commencement of closure to full opening of the draw. When the draw is 
again in the open position, the fog horn shall be stopped, indicating 
that the channel is clear for the passage of vessels.
    (c) The draw of the US101 bridge across the side channel of the 
Umpqua River, mile 11.1 near Reedsport, need not be opened for the 
passage of vessels.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as amended by CGD13 84-13, 49 
FR 35628, Sept. 11, 1984; CCGD13 91-06, 56 FR 66599, Dec. 24, 1991; 
USCG-1998-3799, 63 FR 35527, June 30, 1998]

Sec. 117.895  Wallooskee River.

    The draw of the Oregon State secondary highway bridge, mile 1.0 near 
Astoria, shall open on signal if at least 48 hours notice is given.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984; 49 FR 37382, Sept. 24, 1984]

Sec. 117.897  Willamette River.

    (a) The draw of the following bridges operate as follows:
    (1) The draws shall open on signal except that from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. 
and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday the draws of the Broadway, 
Steel (upper deck only), Burnside, Morrison, and Hawthorne Bridges need 
not open for the passage of vessels. These closed periods are not 
effective on New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, 
Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. At least one hour's notice shall be 
given for openings of the Steel Bridge (upper deck only),

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Burnside Bridge and Morrison Bridge, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. 
to 5 p.m. At all other times at least two hours notice shall be given. 
Notice shall be given by marine radio, telephone, or other means to the 
drawtender at the Broadway Bridge for vessels bound upstream and to the 
drawtender at the Hawthorne Bridge for vessels bound downstream. During 
Rose Festival Week or when the water elevation reaches and remains above 
+12 feet, the draws will open on signal without advance notice, except 
during the normal closed periods identified in this paragraph (a)(1). 
Opening signals are as follows:
    (i) Broadway Bridge, Portland, mile 11.7, two prolonged followed by 
one short blast.
    (ii) Steel Bridge, Portland, mile 12.1, one prolonged followed by 
one short blast.
    (iii) Burnside Bridge, Portland, mile 12.4, one prolonged followed 
by two short blasts.
    (iv) Morrison Bridge, Portland, mile 12.8, one prolonged followed by 
three short blasts.
    (v) Hawthorne Bridge, Portland, mile 13.1, one prolonged followed by 
four short blasts.
    (2) The closed periods do not apply to harbor patrol or fire boats 
answering calls and, for the Broadway Bridge only, oceangoing vessels of 
750 gross tons or over.
    (3) Signals to open shall be given by vessels at a distance of at 
least 1,000 feet from the bridge, except in case of a vessel leaving a 
wharf or anchorage or when waiting less than 1,000 feet from the bridge. 
In these cases, the signal must be given early enough to allow the 
operator of the bridge sufficient time in which to clear and open the 
draw before arrival of the vessel.
    (4) In case two vessels which are approaching from opposite 
directions meet at or near the bridge, the vessel bound downstream has 
the right of way.
    (b) The draws of the Union Pacific railroad bridge, mile 84.3, at 
Salem; mile 119.6, at Albany; and mile 164.3, near Harrisburg, need not 
open for the passage of vessels. However the draws shall be returned to 
operable condition within six months after notification by the District 
Commander to do so.
    (c) The draw of the Oregon State highway bridge, mile 132.1, at 
Corvallis, shall open on signal if at least seven days notice is given. 
However the draw need not be opened on Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal 
holidays.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as amended by CGD13 84-13, 49 
FR 35628, Sept. 11, 1984; CGD13-99-008, 65 FR 2541, Jan. 18, 2000]

Sec. 117.899  Youngs Bay and Lewis and Clark River.

    (a) The draw of the US101 (New Youngs Bay) highway bridge, mile 0.7. 
across Youngs Bay at Smith Point shall open on signal for the passage of 
vessels if at least one half-hour notice is given to the drawtender at 
the Lewis and Clark River Bridge by marine radio, telephone, or other 
suitable means from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 8 
a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. At all other times at least a 
four-hour notice by telephone is required. The opening signal shall be 
two prolonged blasts followed by one short blast.
    (b) The draw of the Oregon State (Old Youngs Bay) highway bridge, 
mile 2.4, across Youngs Bay foot of Fifth Street, shall open on signal 
for the passage of vessels if at least one half-hour notice is given to 
the drawtender at the Lewis and Clark River Bridge by marine radio, 
telephone, or other suitable means from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through 
Friday and from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. At all other times 
at least a four-hour notice is telephone is required. The opening signal 
is two prolonged blasts followed by one short blast.
    (c) The draw of the Oregon State (Lewis and Clark River) highway 
bridge, mile 1.0, across the Lewis and Clark River, shall open on signal 
for the passage of vessels if at least one half-hour notice is given by 
marine radio, telephone, or other suitable means from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. 
Monday through Friday and from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. 
At all other times at least a four-hour notice is required. The opening 
signal is one

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prolonged blast followed by four short blasts.

[CGD13-01-006, 66 FR 51558, Oct. 10, 2001]

                              Pennsylvania

Sec. 117.901  Chester Creek.

    The draw of the Front Street bridge, mile 0.1 at Chester, shall open 
on signal if at least 24 hours notice is given.

Sec. 117.903  Darby Creek.

    (a) The draw of the CONRAIL Railroad Bridge, mile 0.3, at Essington, 
will operate as follows:
    (1) The owner of this bridge on this waterway shall provide and keep 
in good legible condition two board gages painted white with black 
figures, nine inches high to indicate the vertical clearance under the 
closed draw at all stages of the tide. The gages shall be so placed on 
the bridge that they are plainly visible to operators of vessels 
approaching the bridge either up or downstream.
    (2) Trains shall be controlled so that any delay in opening of the 
draw shall not exceed ten minutes except as provided in Sec. 117.31(b). 
However, if a train moving toward the bridge has crossed the home signal 
for the bridge before the signal requesting opening of the bridge is 
given, the train may continue across the bridge and must clear the 
bridge interlocks before stopping.
    (3) From May 15 through October 15, the draw shall be left in the 
open position at all times and will only be lowered for the passage of 
trains and to perform periodic maintenance authorized in accordance with 
subpart A of this part.
    (4) The bridge will be operated by the bridge/train controller at 
the Delair Railroad Bridge in Delair, New Jersey.
    (5) Before the bridge closes for any reason, an on-site crewmember 
will observe the waterway for approaching craft, which will be allowed 
to pass. The on-site crewmember will then communicate with the off-site 
bridge/train controller at the Delair Railroad Bridge either by radio or 
telephone, requesting the off-site bridge/train controller to lower the 
bridge.
    (6) The bridge shall only be lowered from the remote site if the on-
site crewmember's visual inspection shows there are no vessels in the 
area and the infrared channel sensors are not obstructed.
    (7) While the CONRAIL Railroad Bridge is moving from the full open 
to the full closed position, the off-site bridge/train controller will 
maintain constant surveillance of the navigational channel using 
infrared sensors to ensure no conflict with maritime traffic exists. In 
the event of failure or obstruction of the infrared channel sensors, the 
off-site bridge/train controller will stop the bridge and return the 
bridge to the open position. In the event of loss of radio or telephone 
communications with the on-site crewmember, the off-site bridge/train 
controller will stop the bridge and the bridge return to the open 
position.
    (8) When the draw cannot be operated from the remote site, a bridge 
tender must be called to operate the bridge in the traditional on-site 
manner.
    (9) The CONRAIL Railroad channel traffic lights will change from 
flashing green to flashing red anytime the bridge is not in the full 
open position.
    (10) During downward span movement, the channel traffic lights will 
change from flashing green to flashing red, the horn will sound two 
times, followed by a pause, and then two repeat blasts until the bridge 
is seated and locked down.
    (11) When the rail traffic has cleared, the off-site bridge/train 
controller at the Delair Railroad Bridge will sound the horn five times 
to signal the draw of the CONRAIL Railroad Bridge is about to return to 
its full open position.
    (12) During upward span movement, the channel traffic lights will 
change from flashing green to flashing red, the horn will sound two 
times, followed by a pause, and then sound repeat blasts until the 
bridge is in the full open position. In the full open position, the 
channel traffic lights will then turn from flashing red to flashing 
green.
    (13) From October 16 through May 14, the draw shall open on signal 
if at least 24 hours notice is given by telephone at (856) 231-7088 or 
(856) 662-8201. Operational information will be provided 24 hours a day 
by telephone at (856) 231-7088 or (856) 662-8201.

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    (b) The Reading Railroad Bridge, mile 0.3, at Essington, will be 
left in the full open position at all times.

[CGD05-01-052, 67 FR 64170, Feb. 11, 2002]

Sec. 117.904  Delaware River.

    See Sec. 117.716, Delaware River, listed under New Jersey.

[CGD 92-015, 57 FR 37880, Aug. 21, 1992]

Sec. 117.905  Schuylkill River.

    (a) The following requirements apply to all drawbridges across the 
Schuylkill River:
    (1) The draws of railroad bridges need not be opened when there is a 
train in the bridge block approaching the bridge with the intention of 
crossing, or within five minutes of the known time of the passage of a 
scheduled passenger train.
    (2) The opening of a bridge may not be delayed more than five 
minutes for a highway bridge or 10 minutes for a railroad bridge, after 
the signal to open is given.
    (3) The owners of drawbridges shall provide and keep in good legible 
condition two board gages painted white with black figures not less than 
six inches high to indicate the vertical clearance under the closed draw 
at all stages of the tide. The gages shall be so placed on the bridge 
that they are plainly visible to operators of vessels approaching the 
bridge either up or downstream.
    (b) The Passyunk Avenue bridge, mile 3.5 at Philadelphia, shall open 
on signal at all times if at least four hours notice is given. Public 
vessels of the United States shall be passed as soon as possible at any 
time.
    (c) The draw of the Conrail bridge, mile 5.5 at Grays Ferry Avenue, 
Philadelphia, shall open on signal; except that, on Saturdays and 
Sundays, the draw shall open on signal if at least two hours notice is 
given. Public vessels of the United States shall be passed as soon as 
possible at any time.
    (d) The draw of the University Avenue bridge, mile 6.2 at 
Philadelphia, shall open on signal at all times if at least two hours 
notice is given. Public vessels of the United States shall be passed as 
soon as possible at any time.
    (e) The draw of the Conrail bridge, mile 6.4 near Christian Street, 
Philadelphia, shall open on signal if at least two hours notice is 
given.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 43462, Oct. 29, 1984]

                              Rhode Island

Sec. 117.907  Providence River.

    The draw of the US1 (Point Street) bridge, mile 7.5 at Providence, 
need not be opened for the passage of vessels from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 
4 p.m. to 6 p.m. At all other times, the draw shall open on signal if at 
least 24 hours notice is given to the Director of Public Works, City 
Hall, Providence. Public vessels of the United States, state and local 
vessels used for public safety, loaded, self-propelled cargo vessels, 
and assisting tugs shall be passed as soon as possible.

                             South Carolina

Sec. 117.911  Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, Little River to Savannah 
          River.

    (a) General. Public vessels of the United States, tugs with tows, 
and vessels in a situation where a delay would endanger life or property 
shall, upon proper signal, be passed through the draw of each bridge 
listed in this section at anytime.
    (b) Socastee (SR544) bridge, mile 371 at Socastee. The draw shall 
open on signal except that from April 1 through June 30 and October 1 
through November 30 from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday 
through Friday, except federal holidays, the draw need open only on the 
quarter hour and three-quarter hour. From May 1 through June 30 and 
October 1 through October 31 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturdays, Sundays 
and federal holidays, the draw need open only on the quarter hour and 
three-quarter hour.
    (c) Ben Sawyer (SR 703) bridge across Sullivan's Island Narrows, 
mile 462.2 between Sullivan's Island and Mount Pleasant. The draw shall 
open on signal; except that, the draw need not open from 7 a.m. to 9 
a.m. and from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday except Federal 
holidays. On Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal holidays from 9 a.m.

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to 7 p.m. the draw need open only on the hour.
    (d) SR 171/700 bridge across Wappoo Creek Mile 470.8 at Charleston. 
The draw shall open on signal, except that from April 1 to November 30 
from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, except federal holidays, 
and from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., on Saturdays, Sundays and federal holidays, 
the bridge need not open except on the hour and half-hour. From June 1 
to September 30 and from December 1 to March 30 the draw need not open 
from 6:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through 
Friday, except federal holidays, and from April 1 to May 31 and from 
October 1 to November 30 Monday through Friday, except federal holidays, 
the draw need not open from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 4 p.m. to 6:30 
p.m.
    (e) John Limehouse Bridge across the Stone River, mile 479.3 at 
Johns Island. The draw of the John Limehouse Bridge shall open on 
signal; except that the draw need not open from 6:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 
from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday through Friday except Federal holidays. 
Between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday except Federal 
holidays, the draw need open only on the hour and half hour. The draw 
shall open as soon as possible for the passage of tugs with tows, public 
vessels of the United States and vessels in a situation where a delay 
would endanger life or property.
    (f) Lady's Island Bridge, across the Beaufort River, Mile 536.0 at 
Beaufort. The draw shall operate as follows:
    (1) On Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays:
    (i) From 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., the draw need not 
open; and,
    (ii) Between 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., the draw need open only on the hour 
and half-hour.
    (2) At all other times the draw shall open on signal.

[CGD7 84-29, 50 FR 51250, Dec. 16, 1985, as amended by CGD7 85-55, 51 FR 
12320, Apr. 10, 1986; CGD7 86-12, 51 FR 25054, July 10, 1986; CGD7 87-
25, 52 FR 42648, Nov. 6, 1987; CGD7 87-18, 52 FR 44107, Nov. 18, 1987; 
CGD7-90-07, 55 FR 24231, June 15, 1990; CGD7-90-25, 56 FR 1491, Jan. 15, 
1991; CGD7-92-82, 57 FR 57963, Dec. 8, 1992; CGD07-99-038, 64 FR 38830, 
July 20, 1999; CGD07-01-078, 66 FR 42110, Aug. 10, 2001; CGD07-99-038, 
67 FR 37682, May 30, 2002]

Sec. 117.913  Ashepoo River.

    The draw of the Seaboard System Railroad bridge, mile 32.0 at 
Ashepoo, need not be opened for the passage of vessels. However, the 
draw shall be returned to operable condition within six months after 
notification by the District Commander to do so.

Sec. 117.915  Ashley River.

    (a) The draws of the US17 highway bridges, miles 2.4 and 2.5 at 
Charleston, shall open on signal; except that, from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. 
Monday through Friday and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. daily, the draws need be 
opened only if at least 12 hours notice is given. The draws of either 
bridge shall open as soon as possible for the passage of vessels in an 
emergency involving danger to life or property.
    (b) The draw of the Seaboard System Railroad bridge, mile 12.0 near 
Drayton Hall, shall open on signal from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. From 11 p.m. 
to 7 a.m., the draw shall open on signal if at least three hours notice 
is given.

Sec. 117.917  Battery Creek.

    The draw of the State highway bridge, mile 2.1 between Beaufort and 
Parris Island, shall open on signal if at least 24 hours notice is 
given.

Sec. 117.921  Broad River.

    (a) The draw of the S170 bridge, mile 14.0 near Beaufort, shall open 
on signal if at least 24 hours notice is given.
    (b) The draw of the Seaboard System Railroad bridge, mile 17.0 near 
Whale Branch, shall open on signal if at least 24 hours notice is given.

Sec. 117.923  Congaree River.

    The draw of the Southern Railway bridge, mile 4.3 at Moye's Station, 
shall open on signal if at least 24 hours notice is given.

Sec. 117.925  Cooper River.

    The draw of the Seaboard System Railroad bridge, mile 42.8 near 
Cordesville, shall open on signal if at least six hours advance notice 
is given.

[CGD 7-85-24, 50 FR 37175, Sept. 12, 1985]

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Sec. 117.927  Coosaw River (Whale Branch).

    The draw of the Seaboard System Railroad bridge, mile 5.3 at 
Seabrook, and the draw of the US21 bridge, mile 7.0 at Beaufort, shall 
open on signal from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday if at least 
24 hours notice is given. At all other times, the draw need not be 
opened for the passage of vessels.

Sec. 117.929  Durham Creek.

    The removable span of the Seaboard System Railroad bridge, mile 1.7 
at Bushy Park, shall be removed to allow the passage of dredges and 
construction equipment if at least 20 days notice is given. When 
notified by the City of Charleston of an emergency in the Bushy Park 
Reservoir, the span shall be removed as soon as possible to permit the 
passage of dredges and construction equipment.

Sec. 117.933  Pee Dee River.

    The draws of the Seaboard System Railroad bridges, mile 72.6 near 
Poston and mile 107.2 near Pee Dee, need not be opened for the passage 
of vessels.

Sec. 117.935  Rantowles Creek.

    The draw of the Seaboard System Railroad bridge, 1.1 near Rantowles, 
need not be opened for the passage of vessels.

Sec. 117.936  Savannah River.

    See Sec. 117.371, Savannah River, listed under Georgia.

[CGD 92-015, 57 FR 37880, Aug. 21, 1992]

Sec. 117.937  Stono River, mile 11.0 at Johns Island, SC.

    The draw of the Maybank Highway Bridge shall open on signal; except 
that the draw need not open from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 4p.m. to 6 
p.m., Monday through Friday except Federal holidays. Between 9 a.m. and 
4 p.m., Monday through Friday except Federal holidays, the draw need 
open only on the hour and half hour. The draw shall open as soon as 
possible for the passage of tugs with tows, public vessels of the United 
States and vessels in a situation where a delay would endanger life or 
property.

[CGD07-01-091, 66 FR 48556, Sept. 21, 2001]

Sec. 117.938  Waccamaw River.

    The draw of the Waccamaw Coast Line Railroad bridge, mile 44.4 at 
Conway, shall open on signal; except that from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday 
through Friday, the draw shall open on signal if at least one hour 
notice is given.

[CGD7-90-80, 56 FR 1491, Jan. 15, 1991]

Sec. 117.939  Wando River.

    The draw of the S41 bridge, mile 10.0 near Cainhoy, shall open on 
signal if at least 12 hours notice is given.

                              South Dakota

Sec. 117.941  Missouri River.

    The draws of the US81 bridge, mile 805.7 at Yankton, and the Chicago 
and Northwestern Railroad bridge, mile 1066.5 at Pierre, need not be 
opened for the passage of vessels.

                                Tennessee

Sec. 117.943  Cumberland River.

    The draw of the Clarksville Railroad bridge over the Cumberland 
River, mile 126.5, at Clarksville, shall open on signal when the 
vertical clearance under the navigational span is 47 feet or less. The 
draw shall open on signal if at least two hours notice is given when the 
vertical clearance is greater than 47 feet. The draw need not be opened 
for a vessel that arrives at the bridge more than 30 minutes after the 
time specified in the notice, unless a second two hours notice has been 
given.

[CGD02 86-01, 51 FR 32319, Sept. 11, 1986, as amended by USCG-1998-3799, 
63 FR 35527, June 30, 1998]

Sec. 117.945  Hatchie River.

    The draws of the Illinois Central Gulf railroad bridge, mile 35.0 at 
Covington, and the Seaboard System Railroad bridge, mile 71.0 at 
Brownsville, need not be opened for the passage of vessels.

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Sec. 117.947  Obion River.

    The draws of all bridges on the Obion River need not be opened for 
the passage of vessels.

Sec. 117.949  Tennessee River.

    The draws of the Chief John Ross Bridge over the Tennessee River, 
mile 464.1, at Chattanooga, and the Southern Railway Bridge over the 
Tennessee River, mile 470.7, at Hixon, Tennessee, shall open on signal 
when the vertical clearance beneath the draw is 50 feet or less. When 
the vertical clearance beneath the draw is more than 50 feet, at least 
eight hours notice is required. When the operator of a vessel returning 
through the draw within four hours informs the drawtender of the 
probable time of return, the drawtender shall return one half hour 
before the time specified and promptly open the draw on signal for the 
vessel without further notice. If the vessel giving notice fails to 
arrive within one hour after the arrival time specified, whether upbound 
or downbound, a second eight hours notice is required. Clearance gages 
of a type acceptable to the Coast Guard shall be installed on both sides 
of each bridge.

[CGD02 86-02, 51 FR 32320, Sept. 11, 1986; 51 FR 41894, Nov. 19, 1986]

                                  Texas

Sec. 117.951  Arroyo Colorado River.

    The draw of the S106 highway bridge, mile 22.5 at Rio Hondo, shall 
open on signal if at least 12 hours notice is given.

Sec. 117.953  Brazos River (Diversion Channel).

    (a) The draw of the S36 highway bridge, mile 4.4 at Freeport, shall 
open on signal if at least 12 hours notice is given.
    (b) The draw of the Union Pacific railroad bridge, mile 22.6 at 
Brazoria, need not be opened for the passage of vessels.

Sec. 117.955  Buffalo Bayou.

    (a) The draw of the Houston Belt and Terminal railroad bridge, mile 
1.2 at Houston, and all drawbridges downstream of it, shall open on 
signal if at least 24 hours notice if given.
    (b) The draws of the Union Pacific railroad bridge, mile 3.1, and 
the Houston Belt and Terminal railroad bridge, mile 4.3, need not be 
opened for the passage of vessels.

[CGD-8-89-11, 55 FR 2066, Jan. 22, 1990, as amended by CGD08-98-066, 63 
FR 55030, Oct. 14, 1998]

Sec. 117.957  Cedar Bayou.

    The draw of the Union Pacific railroad automated bridge, mile 7.0 at 
Baytown, operates as follows:
    (a) The draw shall be maintained at a vertical clearance of 81.4 
feet above mean high water. Fixed green navigation lights shall be 
displayed in the center of the draw.
    (b) When a train approaches the bridge, the navigation lights shall 
be changed from green to red, alternating flashing red lights turned on, 
and a horn sounded for six minutes. At the end of six minutes, the draw 
may be lowered and locked if the scanning equipment does not detect any 
object under the span. If the scanning equipment detects an obstruction, 
the draw shall be raised until the obstruction is cleared.
    (c) After a train has cleared the bridge, the draw shall be raised 
to 81.4 feet above mean high water, the flashing red lights stopped, and 
the navigation lights changed from red to green.

Sec. 117.959  Chocolate Bayou.

    The draw of the Union Pacific railroad bridge, mile 11.4 at 
Liverpool, need not be opened for the passage of vessels.

Sec. 117.963  Colorado River.

    The draw of the highway bridge, mile 10.7 at Wadsworth need open on 
signal Monday through Friday only, and then only from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
At least 48 hours notice is required.

[CGD8-90-22, 56 FR 488, Jan. 7, 1991]

Sec. 117.965  Cow Bayou.

    The draws of the Orange County highway bridge, mile 2.9 at West 
Orange, and the S87 bridge, mile 4.5 at Bay City, shall open on signal 
if at least six hours notice is given.

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Sec. 117.967  Greens Bayou.

    The draw of the Port Terminal Railroad Association railroad bridge, 
mile 2.8 at Houston, shall open on signal if at least four hours notice 
is given. The draw shall open on signal for three hours thereafter for 
returning downbound vessels.

Sec. 117.968  Gulf Intracoastal Waterway.

    The draw of the Port Isabel bridge, mile 666.0, shall open on 
signal; except that, from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays only, excluding 
holidays, the draw need open only on the hour for pleasure craft. The 
draw shall open on signal at any time for commercial vessels, for a 
vessel in distress, or for an emergency aboard a vessel. When the draw 
is open for a commercial vessel, waiting pleasure craft shall be passed.

[CGD8-90-10, 56 FR 14644, Apr. 11, 1991]

Sec. 117.969  Lavaca River.

    The draws of the Union Pacific railroad bridge, mile 11.2, and the 
highway bridge, mile 11.2, both at Vanderbilt, shall open on signal if 
at least 48 hours notice is given. In emergencies, the draws shall open 
as soon as possible.

Sec. 117.971  Neches River.

    (a) The draw of the Kansas City Southern automated bridge, mile 
19.5, at Beaumont, is not constantly manned and is operated from a 
remote site in Shreveport, Louisiana. The bridge is normally maintained 
in the closed to navigation position, providing 13 feet of vertical 
clearance above mean high tide. This bridge will open on signal.
    (1) Mariners may request a bridge opening at anytime via one of the 
following methods:
    (i) Telephone at 1-877-829-6295;
    (ii) Marine radio on VHF-FM Channel 16; or
    (iii) Proper sound signal as prescribed in Sec. 117.15.
    (2) When signaling by sound, if return sound signal is not sent from 
the remote bridge operator, in compliance with Sec. 117.15, contact the 
remote operator via telephone or marine radio.
    (3) An audible warning siren will sound when the bridge is in 
motion. Video cameras will constantly monitor the waterway near and 
under the draw. Once a vessel has passed through the bridge, the draw 
will lower, provided the infrared ``under bridge'' presence detector and 
video cameras reveal nothing under the draw.
    (b) The draw of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad bridge, 
mile 53.9 at Evadale, need not be opened for the passage of vessels.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as amended by CGD 08-00-026, 65 
FR 71059, Nov. 29, 2000]

Sec. 117.975  Old Brazos River.

    The draw of the Union Pacific railroad bridge, mile 4.4 at Freeport, 
shall be maintained in the fully open position, except for the crossing 
of trains or for maintenance.

Sec. 117.977  Pelican Island Causeway, Galveston Channel.

    The draw of the Pelican Island Causeway bridge across Galveston 
Channel, mile 4.5 of the Galveston Channel, (GIWW mile 356.1) at 
Galveston, Texas, shall open on signal; except that, from 6:40 a.m. to 
8:10 a.m., 12 noon to 1 p.m., and 4:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Monday through 
Friday except Federal holidays, the draw need not be opened for passage 
of vessels. Public vessels of the United States and vessels in distress 
shall be passed at any time.

[CGD08-02-003, 67 FR 35903, May 22, 2002]

Sec. 117.979  Sabine Lake.

    The draw of the S82 bridge, mile 10.0 at Port Arthur, shall open on 
signal; except that, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., the draw shall open on 
signal if at least six hours notice is given to the Maintenance 
Construction Supervisor or the Maintenance Foreman at Port Arthur.

Sec. 117.981  Sabine River.

    See Sec. 117.493, Sabine River, listed under Louisiana.

[CGD 92-015, 57 FR 37880, Aug. 21, 1992]

Sec. 117.983  Sabine River (Old Channel) behind Orange Harbor Island.

    The draw of the highway bridge, mile 9.5 at Orange, need not be 
opened for the passage of vessels.

[CGD 08-84-08, 50 FR 19527, May 9, 1985]

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Sec. 117.984  San Bernard River.

    The draw of the Union Pacific railroad bridge, mile 20.7 near 
Brazoria, shall open on signal; except that, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 
10 p.m. to 2 a.m., the draw shall open on signal if at least three hours 
notice is given.

[CGD 08-84-14, 50 FR 15743, Apr. 22, 1985]

Sec. 117.987  Taylor Bayou.

    The draws of the Union Pacific railroad bridge, mile 2.0, and the 
S73 bridge, mile 10.2, both at West Port Arthur, need not be opened for 
the passage of vessels.

Sec. 117.989  Trinity River.

    The draws of the Union Pacific Railroad bridges, mile 41.4 at 
Liberty, mile 54.8 at Kenefick, mile 117.3 at Goodrich, mile 181.8 at 
Riverside, and the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad bridge, mile 
96.2 at Romayor, need not be opened for the passage of vessels.

[USCG-1998-3799, 63 FR 35527, June 30, 1998]

                                 Vermont

Sec. 117.993  Lake Champlain.

    (a) The draws of the bridges listed in this section shall open as 
soon as possible for the passage of public vessels of the United States 
and Vermont Fish and Game Department vessels.
    (b) The draw of the US2 Bridge, mile 91.8, over Lake Champlain, 
between South Hero Island and North Hero Island, shall operate as 
follows:
    (1) The draw shall open on signal on the hour and the half hour from 
May 15th through October 15th from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.
    (2) The draw shall open on signal from May 15th through October 15th 
from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. if at least four hours notice is given by calling 
the number posted at the bridge.
    (3) The draw shall open on signal from October 16th through May 14th 
if at least four hours notice is given by calling the number posted at 
the bridge.
    (c) The draw of the Central Vermont Railway bridge across Missisquoi 
Bay, mile 105.6 shall open on signal:
    (1) From June 15 through September 15:
    (i) Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.:
    (ii) Saturdays, Sundays, Independence Day and Labor Day from 7 a.m. 
to 11 p.m;
    (iii) At all other times, if at least two hours notice is given.
    (2) From September 16 through June 14, if at least 24 hours notice 
is given.
    (d) The draw of the SR78 bridge, mile 105.9 between Alburg Tongue 
and East Alburg, shall open on signal if at least 24 hours notice is 
given.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as amended by CGD3 83-059, 49 
FR 44208, Nov. 5, 1984; CGD01-98-032, 64 FR 28103, May 25, 1999]

                                Virginia

Sec. 117.995  Appomattox River.

    The draw of the Seaboard System Railroad bridge, mile 2.5 at 
Hopewell, shall open on signal if at least 24 hours notice is given to 
the Seaboard System Agent at Hopewell. However, a drawtender shall be in 
constant attendance and the draw shall open on signal upon 30 days 
notice, in writting, to do so from the District Commander.

Sec. 117.997  Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, South Branch of the 
          Elizabeth River to the Albermarle and Chesapeake Canal.

    (a) The draw of the Belt Line Railroad Bridge, mile 2.6, in 
Portsmouth and Chesapeake will operate as follows:
    (1) The bridge will be left in the open position at all times and 
will only be lowered for the passage of trains and to perform periodic 
maintenance authorized in accordance with subpart A of this part.
    (2) The bridge will be operated by the controller at the Berkley 
Yard office.
    (3) The controller will monitor waterway traffic in the area of the 
bridge and directly beneath the bridge with closed circuit cameras 
mounted on top of the bridge and with surface navigational radar.
    (4) When the bridge closes for any reason, the controller will 
announce 30 minutes in advance, 15 minutes in advance, and immediately 
proceeding the actual lowering, over marine channel 13, that the Belt 
Line Railroad Bridge is closing for river traffic. In each of these 
three announcements, the bridge/

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train controller will request all concerned river traffic to please 
acknowledge on marine channel 13.
    (5) The bridge shall only be operated from the remote site if closed 
circuit visual and radar information shows there are no vessels in the 
area and no opposing radio communications have been received.
    (6) While the Belt Line Bridge is moving from the full open position 
to the full closed position, the bridge/train controller will maintain 
constant surveillance of the navigational channel to ensure no conflict 
with maritime traffic exists. In the event of failure of a camera or the 
radar system, or loss of marine-radio communications, the bridge shall 
not be operated by the off-site bridge/train controller from the remote 
location.
    (7) If the off-site bridge/train controller's visibility of the 
navigational channel is less than \3/4\ of a mile, the bridge shall not 
be operated from the remote location.
    (8) When the draw cannot be operated from the remote site, a 
bridgetender must be called to operate the bridge in the traditional on-
site manner.
    (9) The Belt Line mid-channel lights will change from green to red 
anytime the bridge is not in the full open position.
    (10) During the downward and upward span movement, a warning alarm 
will sound until the bridge is seated and locked down or in the full 
open position.
    (11) When the bridge has returned to its full up position, the mid-
channel light will turn from red to green, and the controller will 
announce over marine radio channel 13, ``Security, security, security, 
the Belt Line bridge is open for river traffic.'' Operational 
information will be provided 24 hours a day on marine channel 13 and via 
telephone (757) 543-1996 or (757) 545-2941.
    (b) The draw of the Jordan (S337) bridge, mile 2.8, in Chesapeake:
    (1) Shall open on signal at any time for public vessels of the 
United States, vessels in distress, commercial vessels carrying 
liquefied flammable gas or other harmful substances, and commercial and/
or public vessels assisting in any emergency situation.
    (2) From 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. and from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., Monday 
through Friday, except Federal holidays:
    (i) Need not open for the passage of pleasure craft or commercial 
vessels that do not qualify under paragraph (a)(2)(ii) of this section.
    (ii) Need not open for commercial cargo vessels, including tugs and 
tows, unless 2 hours advance notice has been given to the Jordan Bridge 
Office at (757) 545-4695.
    (3) Shall open on signal at all other times.
    (c) The draw of the Norfolk and Western railroad bridge across the 
South Branch of the Elizabeth River, mile 3.6 at Portsmouth-Chesapeake, 
shall be maintained in the open position; except the draw may close for 
the crossing of trains and maintenance of the bridge. When the draw is 
closed, a drawtender shall be present and the draw shall open on signal.
    (d) The draw of the Gilmerton (US13/460) bridge, mile 5.8, in 
Chesapeake:
    (1) Shall open on signal at any time for public vessels of the 
United States, vessels in distress, commercial vessels carrying 
liquefied flammable gas or other harmful substances, and commercial and/
or public vessels assisting in any emergency situation.
    (2) From 6:30 a.m. to 8 a.m. and from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., Monday 
through Friday, except Federal holidays the bridge:
    (i) Need not open for the passage of pleasure craft or commercial 
vessels that do not qualify under paragraph (c)(2)(ii) of this section.
    (ii) Need not open for commercial cargo vessels, including tugs, and 
tugs with tows, unless 2 hours advance notice has been given to the 
Gilmerton Bridge at (757) 545-1512.
    (3) Shall open on signal at all other times.
    (e) The draw of the I64 bridge across the South Branch of the 
Elizabeth River, mile 7.1 at Chesapeake, shall open on signal if at 
least 24 hours notice is given.
    (f) The draw of the Dominion Boulevard Bridge, mile 8.8, in 
Chesapeake shall open on signal, except:
    (1) From 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through 
Friday,

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except Federal holidays, the drawbridge need not open for the passage of 
recreational vessels.
    (2) Vessels in an emergency involving danger to life or property 
shall be passed at any time.
    (g) The draw of the S168 bridge, mile 12 at Chesapeake (Great 
Bridge), shall open on signal; except that, from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., the 
draw need be opened only on the hour. If any vessel is approaching the 
bridge and cannot reach the draw exactly on the hour, the drawtender may 
delay the hourly opening up to 10 minutes past the hour for the passage 
of the approaching vessel and any other vessels that are waiting to 
pass. Vessels in an emergency condition which presents danger to life or 
property shall be passed at any time.
    (h) The draw of the Albemarle & Chesapeake Railroad bridge, mile 
13.9, in Chesapeake, Virginia, shall be maintained in the open position; 
the draw may close only for the crossing of trains and maintenance of 
the bridge. When the draw is closed, a bridgetender shall be present to 
reopen the draw after the train has cleared the bridge.
    (i) The draw of the Centerville Turnpike (SR 170) bridge across the 
Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal, mile 15.2, at Chesapeake, shall open on 
signal; except that, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., the draw need only be opened 
on the hour and half-hour, seven days a week year-around, for the 
passage of pleasure craft. Public vessels of the United States, 
commercial vessels, and vessels in an emergency condition which present 
danger to life or property shall be passed at any time.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as amended by CGD5-91-045, 56 
FR 49411, Sept. 30, 1991; CGD5-90-026, 57 FR 46506, Oct 9, 1992; CGD5-
90-043, 58 FR 16124, Mar. 25, 1993; CGD05-94-050, 59 FR 67632, Dec. 30, 
1994; CGD05-94-117, 60 FR 37365, July 20, 1995; CGD05-95-029, 61 FR 
1715, Jan. 23, 1996; USCG-1998-3799, 63 FR 35527, June 30, 1998; CGD05-
98-014, 63 FR 55948, Oct. 20, 1998]

Sec. 117.999  Blackwater River.

    The draw of the S189 bridge, mile 9.2 at South Quay, shall open on 
signal if at least 24 hours notice is given.

Sec. 117.1001  Cat Point Creek.

    The draw of the S634 bridge, mile 0.3 at Naylors, need not be opened 
for the passage of vessels.

Sec. 117.1003  Chickahominy River.

    The draw of the highway bridge, mile 1.5 at Barrets Ferry, shall 
open on signal; except that, from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., the draw shall open 
on signal if at least 12 hours notice is given.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984; 49 FR 37382, Sept. 24, 1984]

Sec. 117.1007  Elizabeth River--Eastern Branch.

    (a) The draw of the Norfolk and Western Railroad bridge, mile 2.7 at 
Norfolk, shall open as follows:
    (1) From 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., the draw shall open on signal if it is 
in the closed to navigation position and remain open until a train 
crossing requires that it be returned to the closed position.
    (2) From 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., the draw shall open on signal if at 
least two hours notice is given.
    (b) The draw of the Berkley Bridge mile 0.4. at Norfolk, shall 
remain closed one hour prior to the published start of a scheduled 
marine event regulated under Sec. 100.501, and shall remain closed until 
one hour following the completion of the event unless the Patrol 
Commander designated under Sec. 100.501 allows the bridge to open for 
commercial vessel traffic.
    (c) The draw of the Berkley Bridge, mile 0.4 in Norfolk--
    (1) Shall open on signal at any time except from 5:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. 
and from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal 
holidays.
    (2) From 5:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday 
through Friday, except Federal holidays;
    (3) Shall open at any time for commercial vessels with a draft of 22 
feet or more, provided at least 12 hours advance notice has been given 
to the Berkley Bridge Traffic Control Room at (804) 494-2424, and

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    (4) Shall open on signal at any time for a vessel in distress.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 43463, Oct. 29, 1984, as amended by CGD 05-88-13, 53 
FR 20321, June 3, 1988; CGD 5-89-43, 54 FR 30039, July 18, 1989; CGD5-
90-023, 55 FR 23434, June 8, 1990]

Sec. 117.1011  Great Wicomico River.

    The draw of the S200 bridge, mile 8.0 at Tipers, shall open on 
signal; except that, if an opening is desired from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., the 
drawtender on duty shall be notified before 6 p.m.

Sec. 117.1013  Kinsale Creek.

    The draw of the state highway bridge, mile 4.0, at Kinsale need not 
be opened for the passage of vessels.

Sec. 117.1015  Mattaponi River.

    The draws of the Lord Delaware (S33) bridge, mile 0.8 at West Point, 
and the S629 bridge, mile 28.5 at Walkerton, shall open on signal if at 
least 24 hours notice is given. The drawtender service for either bridge 
shall be increased to the degree determined to be adequate within 30 
days after written notice is received from the District Commander to do 
so.

Sec. 117.1021  North Landing River.

    The draw of the S165 bridge, mile 20.2 at Chesapeake, shall open on 
signal; except that, from 6 a.m to 7 p.m., the draw need be opened only 
on the hour and half hour for the passage of pleasure craft. Public 
vessels of the United States, commercial vessels, and vessels in an 
emergency endangering life or property shall be passed at any time.

Sec. 117.1023  Pamunkey River.

    (a) The draw of the Eltham Bridge (SR33/30), mile 1.0, located in 
West Point, Virginia, shall open on signal; except that, the bridge need 
not open for commercial crabbing and fishing vessels and recreational 
vessels on Mondays through Fridays, except Federal Holidays, from 7 a.m. 
to 9 a.m., 12 noon to 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., at all other times, 
the bridge will open for these vessels only on the hour, Monday through 
Friday, except Federal holidays.
    (b) Public vessels of the United States and vessels in an emergency 
involving danger to life or property shall be passed at any time.

[CGD05-94-072, 59 FR 46173, Sept. 7, 1994]

Sec. 117.1025  York River.

    (a) The Coleman Memorial bridge, mile 7.0, at Yorktown, shall open 
on signal; except from 5 a.m. to 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., Monday 
through Friday, except Federal holidays, the bridge shall remain closed 
to navigation.
    (b) The bridge shall be opened at anytime for vessels in an 
emergency which presents danger to life or property.

[CGD05-93-054, 59 FR 5954, Feb. 9, 1994, as amended by CGD05-95-023, 60 
FR 31247, June 14, 1995]

                               Washington

Sec. 117.1031  Chehalis River.

    The draw of the SR-101 highway bridge, mile 0.1, at Aberdeen, shall 
open on a signal of two short blasts followed by one prolonged blast 
from one hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset, except that from 
7:15 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. and 4:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m., Monday through 
Friday, except Federal holidays, the draw need not be opened for the 
passage of vessels of less than 5,000 gross tons. At all other times, 
the draw shall open on signal if at least one hour notice is given by 
marine radio, telephone, or other suitable means to the Washington 
Department of Transportation.

[CGD13 85-15, 51 FR 2394, 2395, Jan. 16, 1986, as amended by USCG-1998-
3799, 63 FR 35527, June 30, 1998]

Sec. 117.1035  Columbia River.

    (a) The term drawtender, as used in this section means the operator 
of the drawspan, whether that person may be a train crew member, 
maintenance person, or an officially designated drawtender.
    (b) The draw of the semi-automated Union Pacific railroad bridge 
(Kalan Bridge), mile 323.4, near Kennewick, Washington, is normally 
maintained in the fully open position with no drawtender in attendance. 
A radar beacon (RACON) is located at the center of the drawspan. The 
RACON operates only when the drawspan is fully open,

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by responding with the Morse letter ``K'' to X-band radar signals. When 
necessary to close the drawspan for the passage of a train or for 
maintenance, a drawtender shall be dispatched to operate the draw from 
either of the remote control stations located at the ends of the bridge. 
Operation of the bridge shall be as follows:
    (1) The drawtender shall broadcast a radio message over Channel 16-
VHF to all vessels in the vicinity that the Kalan Bridge will be closing 
in two minutes. If after two minutes no response is received, the 
drawtender shall broadcast a message over Channel 13-VHF that the Kalan 
Bridge is closing. Both messages shall be broadcast twice.
    (2) Prior to activating the closing sequence the drawtender shall 
visually inspect the waterway for marine traffic approaching the bridge. 
The closing sequence shall not be activated until after marine traffic 
has cleared the bridge.
    (3) When the closing sequence is activated, the following functions 
occur automatically: The RACON is deactivated, red strobe lights on the 
lift towers and on the channel piers start flashing, a downward pointing 
arrow consisting of amber colored lights is displayed from the center of 
the drawspan and a recorded message is broadcast over Channel 13-VHF 
advising that the Kalan Bridge is closed to river traffic. The radio 
message is repeated every five minutes, the red lights continue to flash 
and the downward pointing arrow is displayed, until the lift span 
returns to the up and locked position. At the end of the ten minutes, a 
horn sounds for 30 seconds, the span begins closing and the centerspan 
navigation lights turn from green to red. The horn sounds for 30 seconds 
at 10 minute intervals, until the lift span returns to the up and locked 
position.
    (4) If for any reason during the closing sequence a danger is posed 
to marine traffic, the closing sequence shall be stopped and the bridge 
reopened until the threat of danger has passed.
    (5) If the bridge is to be temporarily closed for maintenance or for 
purposes other than the passage of a train, the drawtender shall 
continually monitor Channels 13 and 16 for calls from approaching 
vessels, and respond to inquiries from vessels about the closure.
    (6) After a train has cleared the bridge, the following functions 
occur automatically: The drawspan returns to the fully open and locked 
position, the RACON is reactivated, the arrow display and the red strobe 
lights are extinguished, the red centerspan navigation lights return to 
green and a recorded message is broadcast over Channel 13-VHF that the 
Kalan Bridge is open for marine traffic.
    (7) Bridge status information may be obtained by calling the 
commercial telephone number posted at the drawspan of the bridge.
    (c) The draw of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad bridge at 
mile 328.0, between Pasco and Kennewick, shall open on signal from 8 
a.m. to 4 p.m. At all other times the draw shall open on signal if at 
least 2 hour's notice is given through the General Yardmaster, Pasco, 
Washington.

[CGD13 92-02, 57 FR 37712, Aug. 20, 1992]

Sec. 117.1037  Cowlitz River.

    (a) The draw of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad bridge, 
mile 1.5, shall operate as follows:
    (1) The draw shall open on signal if at least 24 hours notice is 
given.
    (2) In the event of an emergency declared by the Cowlitz County 
Department of Emergency Services, the bridge shall be capable of opening 
upon two hours notice. Notification of emergencies and requests for 
openings during emergencies are initiated through the Cowlitz County 
Department of Emergency Services.
    (3) The operating machinery of the draw shall be maintained in a 
serviceable condition and the draw shall be opened and closed at 
intervals frequent enough to make certain that the machinery is in 
proper order for satisfactory operation.
    (4) During periods of fog or similar periods of reduced visibility, 
the drawtender, after acknowledging the signal to open, shall toll a 
bell continuously during the approach and passage of the vessel.

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    (b) The draw of the Allen Street Bridge, mile 5.5, need not open for 
the passage of vessels.

[CGD13 91-01, 56 FR 23518, May 22, 1991]

Sec. 117.1039  [Reserved]

Sec. 117.1041  Duwamish Waterway.

    (a) The draws of each bridge across the Duwamish Waterway shall open 
on signal, except as follows:
    (1) From Monday through Friday, except all Federal holidays but 
Columbus Day, the draws of the First Avenue South Bridges, mile 2.5, 
need not be opened for the passage of vessels from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 
from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., except: The draws shall open at any time for a 
vessel of 5000 gross tons and over, a vessel towing a vessel of 5000 
gross tons and over, and a vessel proceeding to pick up for towing a 
vessel of 5000 gross tons and over.
    (2) The draw of the South Park highway bridge, mile 3.8, need not be 
opened for the passage of vessels from 6:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 
p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    (b) The following bridges shall open on the specified signals:
    (1) Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad bridge, mile 0.4, and 
Southwest Spokane Street bridge, mile 0.3, one prolonged blast followed 
quickly by three short blasts.
    (2) Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad bridge, mile 0.4, one 
prolonged blast followed quickly by one short blast.
    (3) First Avenue South bridge, mile 2.5, three prolonged blasts.
    (4) South Park highway bridge, mile 3.8, one prolonged blast 
followed quickly by one short blast and one prolonged blast.
    (c) When fog prevails by day or by night, the drawtender of bridges 
listed in this section, after giving the acknowledging signal to open, 
shall toll a bell continuously during the approach and passage of 
vessels.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as amended by CGD13 84-14, 49 
FR 35498, Sept. 10, 1984; CGD13 8-13, 49 FR 35628, Sept. 11, 1984; CGD13 
84-12, 50 FR 10228, Mar. 14, 1985; CGD13 85-01, 50 FR 30271, July 25, 
1985; CGD13 91-05, 56 FR 41284, Aug. 20, 1991; CGD13-99-005, 66 FR 
33025, June 20, 2001; USCG-2002-12471, 67 FR 41332, June 18, 20002]

Sec. 117.1045  Hood Canal.

    The draw of the Washington State pontoon highway bridge near Port 
Gamble operates as follows:
    (a) The draw shall open on signal if at least one hour's notice is 
given. The draw shall be opened horizontally for 300 feet unless the 
maximum opening of 600 feet is requested.
    (b) Telephone requests for bridge openings may be directed as 
collect calls to the Toll Office at the bridge site. The call may also 
be made by direct telephone communication through the Seattle Marine 
Operator, Station KOH, or through other marine wire or radio telephone 
service.
    (c) During unusual or emergency periods, the authorized 
representative of the owner of or agency controlling the bridge shall 
open the draw on a demand basis for specified periods of time, normally 
not exceeding 48 hours, when requested by the Department of the Navy. 
While on a demand basis, a drawtender shall be in attendance on the 
bridge with radio communication equipment in operation.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as amended by CGD13 84-13, 49 
FR 35628, Sept. 11, 1984; CGD13-95-011, 62 FR 43097, Aug. 12, 1997]

Sec. 117.1047  Hoquiam River.

    (a) When fog prevails by day or night, the drawtender of each bridge 
listed in this section, after giving the acknowledging signal to open, 
shall toll a bell continuously during the approach and passage of 
vessels.
    (b) The draw of the Puget Sound and Pacific railroad bridge, mile 
0.3 at Hoquiam, shall be maintained in the

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fully open position except for the passage of trains or for maintenance. 
When the draw of the bridge is closed and the visibility at the 
drawtender's station is less than one mile up or down the channel, the 
drawtender shall sound two long blasts every minute. When the draw is 
reopened, the drawtender shall sound one long blast followed by one 
short blast.
    (c) The draw of Simpson Avenue Bridge, mile 0.5, at Hoquiam, shall 
open on signal if at least one hour notice is given by marine radio, 
telephone, or other suitable means to the Washington Department of 
Transportation. The opening signal is two prolonged blasts followed by 
one short blast.
    (d) The draw of the Riverside Avenue Bridge, mile 0.9, at Hoquiam, 
shall open on signal if at least one hour notice is given by marine 
radio, telephone, or other suitable means to the Washington Department 
of Transportation. The opening signal is two prolonged blasts followed 
by two short blasts.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as amended by CGD13 84-11, 49 
FR 46548, Nov. 27, 1984; CGD13 85-15, 51 FR 2395, Jan. 16, 1986; CCGD13-
93-019, 58 FR 44613, Aug. 24, 1993]

Sec. 117.1049  Lake Washington.

    The draw of the Evergreen Point Floating Bridge between Seattle and 
Bellevue shall operate as follows:
    (a) The draw shall open on signal if at least two hours notice is 
given.
    (b) Telephone requests for bridge opening may be directed as collect 
calls to the Highway Radio or made by direct telephone communication 
through the Seattle Marine Operator, Station KOH, or through other 
marine wire or radiotelephone service.
    (c) The draw need not be opened from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through 
Friday, except for all Federal holidays other than Columbus Day.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as amended by CGD13 84-13, 49 
FR 35628, Sept. 11, 1984; CGD13-94-039, 60 FR 54434, Oct. 24, 1995]

Sec. 117.1051  Lake Washington Ship Canal.

    (a) When fog prevails by day or by night, the drawtender of each 
bridge listed in this section, after giving the acknowledging signal to 
open, shall toll a bell continuously during the approach and passage of 
vessels.
    (b) All non-self-propelled vessels, craft, or rafts navigating this 
waterway for which the opening of any draw is necessary shall be towed 
by a suitable self-propelled vessel while passing the draw.
    (c) The draw of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad bridge, 
mile 0.1, shall open on signal.
    (d) The draws of the Ballard Bridge, mile 1.1, Fremont Bridge, mile 
2.6, and University Bridge, mile 4.3, shall open on signal, except that:
    (1) The draws need not be opened for a period of up to 10 minutes 
after receiving an opening request, if needed to pass accumulated 
vehicular traffic. However, the draws shall open without delay, when 
requested by vessels engaged in towing operations.
    (2) The draws need not open from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 4 p.m. to 
6 p.m. Monday through Friday, except all Federal holidays but Columbus 
Day for any vessel of less than 1000 tons, unless the vessel has in tow 
a vessel of 1000 gross tons or over.
    (3) Between the hours of 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. the draws shall open if 
at least one hour notice is given by telephone, radiotelephone, or 
otherwise to the drawtender at the Fremont Avenue Bridge.
    (e) The draw of the Montlake Bridge, mile 5.2, shall open on signal, 
except that:
    (1) The draw need not open for a period of up to 10 minutes after 
receiving an opening request, if needed to pass accumulated vehicular 
traffic. However, the draw shall open without delay, when requested by 
vessels engaged in towing operations.
    (2) For any vessel or watercraft of less than 1,000 gross tons, 
unless the vessel has in tow a vessel of 1,000 gross tons or over, from 
Monday through Friday, except Federal Holidays:
    (i) The draw need not open from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 3:30 p.m. 
to 6 p.m.
    (ii) The draw need open only on the hour and half hour from 12:30 
p.m. to 3:30 p.m. and from 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

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    (3) Between the hours of 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. the draw shall open if 
at least one hour notice is given by telephone, radiotelephone, or 
otherwise to the drawtender at the Fremont Bridge.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as amended by CGD 82-025, 49 FR 
26722, June 29, 1984; CGD13 84-13, 49 FR 35628, Sept. 11, 1984; CGD13 
86-02, 51 FR 18788, May 22, 1986; CGD 13 88-03, 53 FR 10535, April 1, 
1988; CGD13 89-06, 54 FR 52798, Dec. 22, 1989; CGD 96-026, 61 FR 33664, 
June 28, 1996; CGD13-99-005, 66 FR 33026, June 20, 2001]

Sec. 117.1053  Lewis River.

    The draw of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad bridge, mile 
2.0 at Woodland, need not be opened for the passage of vessels.

Sec. 117.1055  Skagit River.

    The draws of all bridges across the Skagit river need not be opened 
for the passage of vessels. However, the draws shall be returned to 
operable condition within one year after notification by the District 
Commander to do so.

Sec. 117.1057  Skamokawa Creek.

    The draw of the Washington State highway bridge at Skamokawa need 
not be opened for the passage of vessels.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984; 49 FR 43463, Oct. 29, 1984]

Sec. 117.1058  Snake River.

    (a) The draw of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad bridge 
across the Snake River at mile 1.5 between Pasco and Burbank is 
automated and is normally maintained in the fully open to navigation 
position.
    (b) Lights. All lights required for automated operation shall be 
visible for a distance of at least 2 miles and shall be displayed at all 
times, day and night.
    (1) When the draw is fully open, a steady green light shall be 
displayed at the center of the drawspan on both upstream and downstream 
sides.
    (2) When the draw is not fully open, a steady red light shall be 
displayed at the center of the drawspan on both upstream and downstream 
sides.
    (3) When the draw is about to close, flashing yellow lights in the 
form of a down-pointing arrow shall be displayed at the center of the 
drawspan on both upstream and downstream sides.
    (4) A similar set of red, green, and yellow lights shall be 
displayed on a remote lighting panel located near the north end, 
upstream side, of the Washington State highway bridge at mile 2.2. These 
lights shall be synchronized with the lights on the railroad bridge and 
shall be visible to vessles traveling downstream throughout the passage 
of the channel adjacent to Strawberry Island.
    (c) Operation. When a train approaches the bridge, the yellow lights 
shall start flashing. After an eight-minute delay, the green lights 
shall change to red, the drawspan shall lower and lock, and the yellow 
lights shall be extinguished. Red lights shall continue to be displayed 
until the train has crossed and the drawspan is again in the fully open 
position. At that time, the red lights shall change green.
    (d) Vessels equipped with radiotelephones may contact Burlington 
Northern Santa Fe to obtain information on the status of the bridge. 
Bridge status information also may be obtained by calling the commercial 
telephone number posted at the drawspan of the bridge.

[CGD13 84-05, 49 FR 43956, Nov. 1, 1984]

Sec. 117.1059  Snohomish River, Steamboat Slough, and Ebey Slough.

    (a) Drawtenders of bridges listed in this section shall acknowledge 
sound signals as follows:
    (1) When draw can be opened immediately, two prolonged blasts 
followed by one short blast or three loud and distinct strokes of a 
bell.
    (2) When draw cannot be opened immediately, or when it is open and 
must be closed promptly, two prolonged blasts or two loud and distinct 
strokes of a bell. This signal may also be used by a vessel to 
countermand its call signal.
    (b) When fog prevails by day or by night, the drawtender of each 
bridge listed in this section, after giving the acknowledging signal to 
open, shall toll a bell continuously during the approach and passage of 
vessels.
    (c) The draws of the twin, SR 529, highway bridges across the 
Snohomish River, mile 3.6, at Everett shall open

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on signal if at least one-hour notice is given. On weekdays, Monday 
through Friday, notice for openings shall be given by marine radio, 
telephone, or other means to the drawtender at the SR 529 highway bridge 
across Ebey Slough, at Marysville, and at all other times to the 
drawtender at the twin SR 529 bridges at Everett. One signal opens both 
draws. During freshets, a drawtender shall be in constant attendance and 
the draws shall open on signal when so ordered by the District 
Commander.
    (d) The draw of the SR2 highway bridge across the Snohomish River, 
mile 6.9, at Everett, shall open on signal if at least four hours notice 
is given. During freshets, a drawtender shall be in constant attendance 
and the draw shall open on signal when so ordered by the District 
Commander.
    (e) The draw of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad bridge 
across the Snohomish River, mile 15.5, at Snohomish, need not be opened 
for the passage of vessels.
    (f) The draw of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad bridge 
across Steamboat Slough, mile 1.0, near Marysville, shall open on signal 
if at least four hours notice is given. The opening signal is one 
prolonged blast followed by one short blast and one prolonged blast.
    (g) The draws of the twin, SR 529, highway bridges across Steamboat 
Slough, miles 1.1 and 1.2, near Marysville, shall open on signal if at 
least four-hours notice is given. On weekdays, Monday through Friday, 
notice for openings shall be given by marine radio, telephone, or other 
means to the drawtender at the SR 529 highway bridge across Ebey Slough, 
at Marysville, and at all other times to the drawtender at the twin SR 
529 bridges at Everett. One signal opens both draws. During freshets, a 
drawtender shall be in constant attendance and the draws shall open on 
signal when so ordered by the District Commander.
    (h) The draws of the SR 529, highway bridge, across Ebey Slough, 
mile 1.6, at Marysville, shall open on signal if at least one-hour 
notice is given. On weekdays, Monday through Friday, notice for openings 
shall be given by marine radio, telephone, or other means, to the 
drawtender at this bridge, and at all other times to the drawtender at 
the SR 529 bridges across the Snohomish River at Everett. During 
freshets, a drawtender shall be in constant attendance and the draws 
shall open on signal when so ordered by the District Commander.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as amended by CGD13 84-13, 49 
FR 35628, Sept. 11, 1984; CGD13 85-10, 50 FR 25961, June 24, 1985]

Sec. 117.1061  Tacoma Harbor.

    (a) When fog prevails by day or night, the drawtender of each bridge 
listed in this section, after giving the acknowledging signal to open, 
shall toll a bell continuously during the approach and passage of 
vessels.
    (b) The draw of the South 11th Street bridge across City Waterway, 
mile 0.6, at Tacoma, shall open on signal if at least two hours notice 
is given. However the draw need not be opened from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 
a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, except Federal 
holidays for vessels of less than 1,000 gross tons, unless the vessels 
have in tow a vessel 1,000 gross tons or over, or unless the opening of 
the draw is required for the pickup of a vessel of 1,000 gross tons or 
over for towing. In emergencies, openings shall be made as soon as 
possible upon notification to the Washington State Department of 
Transportation.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as amended by CGD13 84-13, 49 
FR 35629, Sept. 11, 1984; 49 FR 44632, Nov. 8, 1984; CGD 13-98-001, 63 
FR 10777, Mar. 5, 1998]

Sec. 117.1063  Willapa River South Fork.

    (a) The draw of the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission 
bridge across the South Fork Willapa River, mile 0.3, at Raymond, shall 
open on signal if at least 24 hours notice is given.

[USCG-2000-7223, 65 FR 40056, June 29, 2000]

Sec. 117.1065  Wishkah River.

    (a) When fog prevails by day or by night, the drawtender of each 
bridge listed in this section, after giving the acknowledging signal to 
open, shall

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toll a bell continuously during the approach and passage of vessels.
    (b) The draw of the Puget Sound and Pacific railroad bridge, mile 
0.1 at Aberdeen, shall be maintained in the fully open position, except 
for the passage of trains or for maintenance. When the draw of the 
bridge is closed and the visibility at the drawtender's station is less 
than one mile up or down the channel, the drawtender shall sound two 
prolonged blasts every minute. When the draw is reopened, the drawtender 
shall sound one prolonged blast followed by one short blast.
    (c) The draws of the Heron Street Bridge, mile 0.2, and the Wishkah 
Street Bridge, mile 0.4, at Aberdeen, shall open on signal if a least 
one hour notice is given by marine radio, telephone, or other suitable 
means to the Washington Department of Transportation. The opening signal 
for both bridges is one prolonged blast followed by two short blasts.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as amended by CGD13 85-15, 51 
FR 2395, Jan. 16, 1986]

                                Wisconsin

Sec. 117.1081  Black River.

    The draw of the CP Rail railroad bridge, mile 1.0 at La Crosse, 
shall open on signal if at least two hours notice is given.

[CGD 82-025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as amended by USCG-1998-3799, 
63 FR 35527, June 30, 1998]

Sec. 117.1083  Duluth-Superior Harbor (St. Louis River).

    (a) The draws of the Burlington Northern railroad bridge, mile 5.7 
at Duluth, shall open on signal; except that, from January 1 through 
March 15, the draws shall open on signal if at least 24 hours notice is 
given. The opening signal for the Minnesota Draw is one prolonged blast 
followed by two short blasts and for the Wisconsin Draw is two prolonged 
blasts followed by two short blasts.
    (b) The draws of the Grassy Point bridge, mile 8.0 at Duluth, and 
the Arrowhead bridge, mile 8.7 at Duluth, shall open on signal; except 
that, from January 1 through March 15, the draws shall open on signal if 
at least 24 hours notice is given. The opening signal for the Grassy 
Point bridge is two short blasts followed by one prolonged blast and for 
the Arrowhead bridge is three prolonged blasts.
    (c) The draw of the Duluth, Missabe and Iron Range Railway bridge, 
mile 16.3 at Duluth, need not be opened for the passage of vessels. The 
owner shall return the draw to operable condition within a reasonable 
time when notified by the District Commander to do so.

Sec. 117.1085  East River.

    The draw of the Monroe Avenue bridge, mile 0.3 at Green Bay, need 
not be opened for the passage of vessels.

Sec. 117.1087  Fox River.

    (a) The draws of the Main Street bridge, mile 1.6, Walnut Street 
bridge, mile 1.8, and Mason Street bridge, mile 2.2, all at Green Bay, 
need not be opened for the passage of vessels from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m., 12 
noon to 1 p.m., and 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday except 
Federal holidays. Public vessels of the United States, tugs, fireboats, 
and vessels with a cargo capacity of 300 short tons or over engaged in 
commercial transportation shall be passed at any time. The opening 
signal for the Main Street bridge is two short blasts followed by one 
prolonged blast, for the Walnut Street bridge one prolonged blast 
followed by two short blasts, and for the Mason Street bridge one 
prolonged blast, followed by one short blast, followed by one prolonged 
blast.
    (b) The draw of the George Street bridge, mile 7.2 at DePere, shall 
open on signal during the navigation season; except that, from 6 p.m. to 
8 a.m. during the navigation season, the draw shall open on signal if at 
least two hours notice is given.
    (c) The draws of the Main Street bridge, mile 56.3, Jackson Street 
bridge, mile 56.5, Wisconsin Street bridge, mile 57.0, and the Congress 
Avenue bridge, mile 58.3 all at Oshkosh, shall open on signal from 8 
a.m. to 12 midnight; except that, from Monday through Friday from 11:45 
a.m. to 12:15 p.m., 12:45 p.m. to 1:15 p.m., and 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., the 
draws need not be opened for other than public vessels of the United 
States except on Memorial Day,

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Independence Day, and Labor Day. From 12 midnight to 8 a.m., the draws 
shall open on signal if at least two hours notice is given by 
radiotelephone to the Main Street bridge drawtender or the Winnebago 
County Sheriff's Department.
    (d) The draw of each bridge at or between Berlin and Portage need 
not open for the passage of vessels.

Sec. 117.1089  Manitowoc River.

    (a) The draws of the Eighth Street bridge, mile 0.29, and Tenth 
Street bridge, mile o.43, both at Manitowoc, shall open on signal except 
that:
    (1) From April 1 through October 31, Monday through Friday, the 
bridges need not open from 6:50 a.m. to 7 a.m., 7:50 a.m. to 8 a.m., 
11:55 a.m. to 12:10 p.m., and 12:45 p.m. to 1 p.m., except federal 
holidays. From 10:30 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. the draws shall open on signal if 
at least a 6 hour advance notice is given.
    (2) From November 1 through March 31 the draws shall open on signal 
if at least a 12 hour advance notice is given.
    (3) The opening signals for these bridges are:
    (i) Eighth Street--one prolonged blast followed by one short blast.
    (ii) Tenth Street--two short blasts followed by one prolonged blast.
    (4) When signal is given by car ferry or other large vessel to pass 
either of the two bridges, the remaining bridge shall open promptly so 
that such vessels shall not be held between the two bridges.
    (b) The draw of the Wisconsin Central railroad bridge, mile 0.91 at 
Manitowoc, shall open on signal except that:
    (1) From April 1 through October 31 between the hours of 10:30 p.m. 
and 4:30 a.m., the draws shall open on signal if at least a 6 hour 
advance notice is given.
    (2) From November 1 through March 31 the draw shall open on signal 
if at least a 12 hour advance notice is given.
    (3) Opening signal for this bridge is two short blasts followed by 
one prolonged blast.

[CGD09-01-001, 66 FR 13434, Mar. 6, 2001]

Sec. 117.1091  Menomonee River.

    The draw of the Ogden-First Street bridge, mile 0.4 at Marinette, 
shall open on signal from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. from May 1 through October 
31. From 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. from May 1 through October 31, the draw shall 
open on signal if at least two hours notice is given. From November 1 
through April 30, the draw shall open on signal if at least 12 hours 
notice is given.

Sec. 117.1093  Milwaukee, Menomonee, and Kinnickinnic Rivers and South 
          Menomonee and Burnham Canals.

    (a) The draws of each bridge listed in this section shall open as 
soon as possible for the passage of public vessels of the United States, 
vessels carrying United States mail, vessels licensed to carry 50 or 
more passengers when on their regular routes, and fireboats of the City 
of Milwaukee.
    (b) For all bridges, the drawtender's acknowledging signal when the 
draw will open is the same as the opening signal. The acknowledging 
signal when the draw will not open, or is open and must be closed 
promptly is four short blasts.
    (c) The draws of bridges across the Milwaukee River operate as 
follows:
    (1) The draws of the North Broadway Street bridge, mile 0.5, North 
Water Street bridge, mile 0.6, and Michigan Street bridge, mile 1.1, all 
at Milwaukee, shall open on signal; except that, from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 
a.m and 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday except Federal 
holidays, the draws need not be opened.
    (2) The draws of all other bridges across the Milwaukee River shall 
open on signal if at least two hours notice is given; except that, from 
7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., the draws need not be 
opened.
    (3) The opening signals are as follows:
    (i) The Chicago and Northwestern bridge, mile 0.3, two prolonged 
blasts.
    (ii) The North Broadway Street bridge, mile 0.5, three prolonged 
blasts followed by one short blast.
    (iii) The North Water Street bridge, mile 0.6, three prolonged 
blasts followed by two short blasts.
    (d) The draws of bridges across the Menomonee River and South 
Menomonee Canal operate as follows:
    (1) The draw of the North Plankinton Avenue bridge across the 
Menomonee

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River, mile 0.1, shall open on signal; except that, from 7:30 a.m. to 
8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday except 
Federal holidays, the draws need not be opened.
    (2) The draws of all other bridges across the Menomonee River and 
South Menomonee Canal shall open on signal; except that, from 7:30 a.m. 
to 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday except 
Federal holidays, the draws need not be opened and, from 11 p.m. to 7 
a.m., the draws shall open on signal if at least two hours notice is 
given.
    (3) The opening signal for the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and 
Pacific railroad bridge across the Menomonee River, mile 0.1, is two 
prolonged blasts followed by two short blasts.
    (e) The draws of bridges across the Kinnickinnic River operate as 
follows:
    (1) The draw of the Kinnickinnic Avenue bridge, mile 1.5, shall open 
on signal; except that, from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 
5:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday except Federal holidays, the draw need 
not be opened.
    (2) The draws of the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific 
railroad bridge, mile 1.5, and the Chicago and Northwestern Railway 
bridge, mile 1.52, shall open on signal if at least two hours notice is 
given.
    (3) The draws of all other bridges across the Kinnickinnic River 
shall open on signal; except that, from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 
p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday except Federal holidays, the 
draws need not be opened and, from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., the draws shall 
open on signal if at least two hours notice is given.
    (4) The opening signal for the Chicago and Northwestern bridge, mile 
1.0, is two prolonged blasts.
    (f) The draws of bridges across the Burnham Canal operate as 
follows:
    (1) The draw of the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific 
railroad bridge, mile 0.8, shall open on signal if at least two hours 
notice is given.
    (2) The draws of all other bridges across the Burnham Canal shall 
open on signal: except that, from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. 
to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday except Federal holidays, the draws 
need not be opened and, from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., the draws shall open on 
signal if at least two hours notice is given.

Sec. 117.1095  Root River.

    (a) The draw of the Main Street bridge, mile 0.3 shall open on 
signal; except that, from April 1 through December 1 from 6 a.m. to 6 
p.m., the draw need be opened only on the hour, 20 minutes after the 
hour, and 40 minutes after the hour to pass all accumulated vessels; 
and, from December 2 through March 31, the draw shall open on signal if 
at least two hours notice is given. At all times, public vessels of the 
United States, state or local vessels used for public safety, commercial 
vessels, and vessels in distress shall be passed as soon as possible.
    (b) The draw of the State Street bridge, mile 0.5, shall open on 
signal; except that, from October 16 through April 30, the draw shall 
open on signal if at least two hours notice is given. At all times, 
public vessels of the United States, state or local vessels used for 
public safety, commercial vessels, and vessels in distress shall be 
passed as soon as possible.

Sec. 117.1097  Sheboygan River.

    The draw of the Eighth Street bridge, mile 0.69 at Sheboygan, shall 
open as follows:
    (a) From May 1 through October 31--
    (1) Between the hours of 6 a.m. and 10 p.m., the bridge shall open 
on signal, except that:
    (i) From 6:10 a.m. to 7:10 p.m., Monday through Saturday, the draw 
need open only at 10 minutes after the hour, on the half-hour, and 10 
minutes before the hour; and
    (ii) From Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays, the draw 
need not open between 7:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m., between 12 p.m. and 1 
p.m., and between 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
    (2) Between the hours of 10 p.m. and 6 a.m., the draw shall open on 
signal if at least 2 hours advance notice is provided.
    (b) From November 1 through April 30, the draw shall open on signal 
if at least 12 hours advance notice is provided.
    (c) At all times, the draw shall open as soon as possible for public 
vessels of

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the United States, state or local government vessels used for public 
safety, vessels in distress, vessels seeking shelter from rough weather, 
or any other emergency.

[CGD09-98-003, 63 FR 49288, Sept. 15, 1998]

Sec. 117.1099  St. Croix River.

    See Sec. 117.667, St. Croix River, listed under Minnesota.

[CGD 92-015, 57 FR 37880, Aug. 21, 1992]

Sec. 117.1101  Sturgeon Bay.

    The draw of the Michigan Street highway bridge, mile 4.3 at Sturgeon 
Bay, shall open as follows:
    (a) From March 15 through December 31--
    (1) The draw need open on signal for recreational vessels only on 
the hour, 24 hours a day. However, if more than 20 vessels have 
accumulated at the bridge, the draw shall open as soon as possible.
    (2) Between the hours of 6 p.m. and 10 p.m., the draw need open for 
recreational vessels only on the hour and half-hour.
    (3) Between the hours of 10 p.m. and 8 a.m., the draw shall open on 
signal.
    (b) The draw shall open on signal for commercial vessels. 
Additionally, the draw shall open on signal for all vessels seeking 
shelter from severe weather.
    (c) From January 1 through March 14, the draw shall open on signal 
if notice is given at least 12 hours in advance of a vessel's time of 
intended passage through the draw.

[CGD09-94-029, 59 FR 46335, Sept. 8, 1994, as amended by CGD09-94-029, 
62 FR 6877, Feb. 14, 1997]

Sec. 117.1103  Upper Mississippi River.

    See Sec. 117.671, Upper Mississippi River, listed under Minnesota.

[CGD 92-015, 57 FR 37880, Aug. 21, 1992]

Sec. 117.1105  Wisconsin River.

    The draws of each drawbridge across the Wisconsin River shall open 
on signal if at least 48 hours notice is given.

Sec. 117.1107  Wolf River.

    The draw of the Winneconne highway bridge, mile 2.4 at Winneconne, 
shall open on signal; except that, from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. from May 1 
through October 31, at least two hours notice is required and, from 
November 1 through April 30, at least 12 hours notice is required. At 
all times, public vessels of the United States, state and local vessels 
used for public safety, and vessels in distress shall be passed as soon 
as possible.

    Appendix A to Part 117--Drawbridges Equipped with Radiotelephones

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                                                             Bridge name and                    Calling  Working
           Waterway               Mile        Location            owner           Call sign     channel  channel
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
            Alabama

Alabama River.................    105.3   Coy.............  Burlington        WXY 960.........       16       13
                                                             Northern
                                                             Railroad.
Black Warrior River...........    267.8   Eutaw...........  Southern Railway  KQ 7158.........       16       13
                                                             System.
Chickasaw Creek...............      0     Pritchard.......  Seaboard System   KQ 7197.........       16       13
                                                             RR.
Mobile River..................     13.3   Mobile..........  Seaboard System   KQ 7197.........       16       13
                                                             RR.
Three Mile Creek..............      0.3   Mobile..........  Seaboard System   KQ 7197.........       16       13
                                                             RR.
Tombigbee River...............     44.9   Jackson.........  Southern Railway  KQ 9072.........       16       13
Tennessee River...............    259.4   East Florence...  Wilson Lock,      WUE 612.........       16       13
                                                             U.S. Army
                                                             Engineer
                                                             District,
                                                             Nashville.
                                  304.4   Decatur.........  Southern Railway  KQ 8999.........       16       13
                                                             System.
                                  305.0   Decatur.........  Keller Highway    KYH 502.........       16       13
                                                             Bridge, AL, US-
                                                             3.
                                  414.4   Bridgeport......  Seaboard System   KC 9430.........       16       13
                                                             RR.

           Arkansas

Arkansas Waterway.............     67.4   Rob Roy.........  Union Pacific RR  KTA 435.........       16  .......
                                  118.2   Little Rock.....  Union Pacific RR  KSK 392.........       16       13
                                  118.7   Little Rock.....  Union Pacific RR  KSK 392.........       16       13
                                  119.6   Little Rock.....  Union Pacific RR  KSK 392.........       16       13
White River...................     98.9   Clarendon.......  Union Pacific RR  KUF 653.........       16       14
                                  196.3   Clarendon.......  Union Pacific RR  KVY 684.........       13       13
                                  254.8   Clarendon.......  Union Pacific RR  KIZ 553.........       16       13


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          California

Carquinez Strait..............      7.0   Martinez........  Union Pacific RR  KQ 7193.........       16       14
Cerritos Channel..............      4.8   Long Beach......  Henry Ford        WHX 947.........       16       13
                                                             (Badger)
                                                             Avenue, Port of
                                                             Los Angeles.
                                    4.9   Long Beach......  Schuyler Heim,    KXJ 749.........       16       13
                                                             CA DOT.
Channel Street................      0     San Francisco...  3rd Street, San   WXY 959.........       16        9
                                                             Francisco.
                                    0.2   San Francisco...  4th Street, San   WXY 970.........       16        9
                                                             Francisco.
Connection Slough.............      2.5   Mandeville        South Real        WHV 225.........       16        9
                                           Island.           Estate Company.
Cordelia Slough...............      1.5   Benicia.........  Union Pacific RR  KA 98642........       16        9
Georgianna Slough.............      4.5   Isleton.........  Tyler Island,     WHU 246.........       16        9
                                                             Sacramento Co.
                                   12.4   Walnut Grove....  Georgianna Sl,    WHU 254.........       16        9
                                                             Sacramento, Co.
Islais Creek..................      0.4   San Francisco...  3rd Street, San   WXY 977.........       16        9
                                                             Francisco.
Little Potato Slough..........      1.0   Terminous.......  Potato Slough,    KSK 278.........       16        9
                                                             CA DOT, SR12.
Middle River..................      8.6   Bacon Island....  Bacon Island,     WBE 8326........       16        9
                                                             San Joaquin Co.
Mokelumne River...............      3.0   Isleton.........  Mokelumne, CA     KMJ 382.........       16        9
                                                             DOT, SR12.
                                   12.1   Walnut Grove....  Millers Ferry,    WBE 8326........       16        9
                                                             Sacramento, Co.
Napa River....................      2.8   Vallejo.........  Mare Island       Military license       16       13
                                                             Causeway, Navy.   only, No FCC.
Oakland Inner Harbor Tidal          5.2   Oakland.........  Park Street,      WHX 996.........       16        9
 Canal.                                                      Alameda County.
                                    5.6   Oakland.........  Fruitvale         WQB 330.........       16        9
                                                             Avenue, Alameda
                                                             County.
                                    6.0   Oakland.........  High Street,      WHX 488.........       16        9
                                                             Alameda County.
Old River.....................     10.4   Orwood..........  Burlington        WHU 322.........       16        9
                                                             Northern Santa
                                                             Fe Railroad
                                                             Bridge.
                                   14.8   Victoria Island.  Victoria Island,  KXE 301.........       16        9
                                                             CA DOT.
Pacheco Creek.................      1.1   Martinez........  Avon, Union       KA 97324........       16        9
                                                             Pacific RR.
Petaluma River................     13.7   Petaluma........  D Street Bridge,  WQX 644.........       16        9
                                                             Petaluma.
Sacramento River..............     12.8   Rio Vista.......  Rio Vista, CA     KMJ 384.........       16        9
                                                             DOT, SR12.
                                   15.7   Isleton.........  Isleton, CA DOT,  KMJ 383.........       16        9
                                                             SR160.
                                   26.7   Walnut Grove....  Walnut Grove,     KMJ 491.........       16        9
                                                             Sacto Co., SR E-
                                                             13.
                                   33.4   Paintersville...  Paintersville,    KMJ 381.........       16        9
                                                             CA DOT, SR160.
                                   46.0   Freeport........  Freeport Sacto    KMJ 490.........       16        9
                                                             Co., SR E-9.
                                   59.0   Sacramento......  Tower Bridge, CA  KDO 739.........       16        9
                                                             DOT.
                                   59.4   Sacramento......  I Street Union    WHW 554.........       16        9
                                                             Pacific RR.
San Leandro Bay...............      0     Alameda.........  Bay Farm Island,  WHX 870.........       16        9
                                                             CA DOT.
Steamboat Slough..............     11.2   Courtland.......  Steamboat         WHX 295.........       16        9
                                                             Slough, CA DOT,
                                                             SR160.
Three Mile Slough.............      0.1   Rio Vista.......  Three Mile        KMJ 385.........       16        9
                                                             Slough, CA DOT,
                                                             SR160.
Turner Cut....................      2.3   McDonald Island.  Zuckerman Bros.   WHV 959.........       16        9
                                                             Br, Delta Farms.

          Connecticut

Connecticut...................      3.4   Old Saybrook....  Amtrak..........  KT 5414.........       13       13
                                   16.8   Haddam..........  Connecticut,      KXR 913.........       13       13
                                                             SR82.
Housatonic River..............      3.5   Stratfort.......  Stratfort         KXJ 695.........       13       13
                                                             Avenue, CT.
                                    3.9   Devon...........  Devon RR........  KU 6035.........       13       13
Mystic River..................      2.4   Mystic..........  Amtrak..........  KJA 842.........       13       13
                                    2.8   Mystic..........  Connecticut, US1  KXR 912.........       13       13
Niantic River.................      0     Niantic.........  Amtrak..........  KGA 511.........       13       13
                                    0.1   Niantic.........  Connecticut,      KXR 911.........       13       13
                                                             SR156.
Norwalk River.................      0     South Norwalk...  Connecticut,      KXJ 707.........       13       13
                                                             SR136.
                                    0.1   South Norwalk...  Conrail.........  KU 6035.........       13       13
Pequonnock River..............      0.3   Bridgeport......  Peck RR.........  KU 6033.........       13       13
Quinnipiac River..............      0     New Haven.......  Connecticut, US1  KXJ 688.........       13       13
Thames River..................      3.0   Groton..........  Amtrak..........  KT 5473.........       13       13

            Florida

Bayou Chico...................      0.3   Pensacola,        FL DOT..........  WHF 855.........       16        9
                                           Barrancas
                                           Avenue.
Gulf County Canal.............      0.1   Port St. Joe....  FL DOT..........  KBA 338.........       16       13
Gulf Intracoastal WW..........    119.0   Treasure Island.  Treasure Island   WQZ 367 or KZU         16  .......
                                                             Causeway.         970.
Gulf Intracoastal WW..........    126.0   Indian Rocks      Park Blvd.,       WHV 751.........       16       13
                                           Beach.            Pinellas Co.
Gulf Intracoastal WW..........    132.0   Belleair Beach..  Belleair          WHV 752.........       16       13
                                                             Causeway,
                                                             Pinellas Co.
Gulf Intracoastal WW..........    139.0   Bunedin.........  Dunedin           WHV 750.........       16       13
                                                             Causeway,
                                                             Pinellas Co.
Hillsboro Inlet...............      0.3   Hillsboro.......  FL DOT..........  ................       16       13
Intracoastal Waterway.........  1,050     Deerfield Beach.  Hillsboro Blvd.,  ................  .......       13
                                                             FL DOT.

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                                1,055     Pompano Beach...  NE 14th St., FL   ................  .......       13
                                                             DOT.
                                1,056     Pompano Beach...  Atlantic Blvd.,   ................  .......       13
                                                             FL DOT.
                                1,059     Ft. Lauderdale..  Commercial        ................  .......       13
                                                             Blvd., FL DOT.
                                1,060.5   Ft. Lauderdale..  Oakland Park      ................  .......       13
                                                             Blvd., FL DOT.
                                1,062.6   Ft. Lauderdale..  Sunrise Blvd....  ................  .......       13
                                1,064     Ft. Lauderdale..  Las Olas Blvd.,   ................  .......       13
                                                             FL DOT.
                                1,066     Ft. Lauderdale..  17th Street, FL   ................  .......       13
                                                             DOT.
                                1,069.4   Dania...........  Dania Bch.        ................  .......       13
                                                             Blvd., FL DOT.
                                1,070.5   Hollywood.......  Sheridan Street,  ................  .......       13
                                                             FL DOT.
                                1,072.2   Hollywood.......  Hollywood Blvd.,  ................  .......       13
                                                             FL DOT.
                                1,074     Hallandale......  Hallandale        ................       16       13
                                                             Blvd., FL DOT.
                                1,089.4   Miami...........  Dodge Island,     KCE 254.........       16       13
                                                             Port of Miami.
Johns Pass....................      0.1   St. Petersburg..  FL DOT..........  WQZ 213.........       16       13
New River.....................      1.4   Ft. Lauderdale..  Southeast 3rd     ................  .......       13
                                                             Ave., Broward
                                                             Co..
New River.....................      2.3   Ft. Lauderdale..  Andrews Ave.,     ................  .......       13
                                                             Broward Co..
New River.....................      2.7   Ft. Lauderdale..  Marshall Bridge,  ................  .......       13
                                                             Broward Co..
New River, South Fork.........      0.9   Ft. Lauderdale..  Davie Blvd., FL   ................       13  .......
                                                             DOT.
St. Johns River...............     24.7   Jacksonville....  Main St., FL DOT  WHV 528.........       16       17
St. Johns River...............     24.9   Jacksonville....  Acosta, FL DOT,   WHV 529.........       16       17
                                                             SR13.
St. Johns River...............     24.9   Jacksonville....  FEC RR..........  KXR 936.........       16       13
St. Johns River...............     25.4   Jacksonville....  Fuller Warren,    WHV 527.........       16       17
                                                             JTA.
                                  126.0   Astor...........  FL DOT..........  WXY 904.........       16       13

            Georgia

Savannah River................     21.6   Savannah........  Houlihan, GA      WHV 879.........       16       13
                                                             DOT, US17.
Savannah River................     60.9   Clyo............  Seaboard System   WKB 679.........       16       13
                                                             RR.
Intracoastal WW...............    583     Savannah........  Thunderbolt, GA   WHH 007.........       16       13
                                                             DOT.
Intracoastal WW...............    592.9   Skidaway Island.  Skidaway,         ................       16       13
                                                             Chatham Co,
                                                             US80.
Intracoastal WW...............    684.3   Brunswick.......  Jekyll Creek, GA  WHD 794.........       16       13
                                                             DOT.

             Idaho

Clearwater River..............      0.6   Lewiston........  Camas Prairie RR  KU 9788.........       16       13

           Illinois

Illinois Waterway.............     21.6   Hardin..........  Illinois DOT,     WZQ 8761........       16       14
                                                             SR16.
                                   43.2   Pearl...........  Gateway Western   KLU 797.........       16       14
                                                             RR.
                                   56.0   Florence........  Illinois DOT,     WZQ 8761........       16       14
                                                             US36.
                                   61.4   Valley City.....  Norfolk Southern  KTR 857.........       16       14
                                                             RR.
                                   88.8   Beardstown......  Burlington        KLU 801.........       16       14
                                                             Northern Santa
                                                             Fe RR.
                                  151.2   Pekin...........  Union Pacific RR  KVF 831.........       16       14
                                  160.7   Peoria..........  Peoria and Pekin  WQX 651.........       16       14
                                                             Union Railway
                                                             Co.
                                  224.7   La Salle........  Illinois DOT,     WZQ 8761........       16       13
                                                             US51.
                                  239.4   Ottawa..........  Burlington        WRD 810.........       16       14
                                                             Northern Santa
                                                             Fe RR.
                                  285.8   Rockdale........  Brandon Road,     WZQ 8761........       16       13
                                                             Illinois DOT.
                                  287.3   Joliet..........  McDonough         WZQ 8761........       16       13
                                                             Highway,
                                                             Illinois DOT.
                                  287.6   Joliet..........  CSX               KUF 907.........       16       14
                                                             Transportation.
                                  288.7   Joliet..........  Ruby Street,      WZQ 8761........       16       13
                                                             Illinois DOT.
Upper Mississippi River.......    481.4   Rock Island.....  Burlington        WUD 715.........       16       14
                                                             Northern Santa
                                                             Fe RR.
                                  482.9   Rock Island.....  Department of     AAF 274.........       16       14
                                                             the Army.

             Iowa

                                  364.0   Keokuk..........  City of Keokuk    KLG 365.........       16       14
                                                             US136.
Upper Mississippi River.......    383.9   Fort Madison....  Burlington        KRS 859.........       13       13
                                                             Northern Santa
                                                             Fe RR.
                                  403.1   Burlington......  Burlington        KJC 779.........       16       13
                                                             Northern Santa
                                                             Fe RR.
                                  518.0   Clinton.........  Union Pacific RR  KUF 735.........       16       13
                                  535.0   Sabula..........  I=M Rail Link...  KEA 997.........       16       13
                                  579.9   Dubuque.........  Illinois Central  KQ 9042.........       16       14
                                                             Gulf RR.
Missouri River................    618.3   Council Bluffs..  Illinois Central  KD 2870.........       16       13
                                                             Gulf RR.

            Kansas

Missouri River................    422.5   Atchison........  Union Pacific RR  KTD 426.........       16       14

           Kentucky

Green River...................      8.3   Spottsville.....  CSX               KT 4181.........       16       13
                                                             Transportation.
Ohio River....................    604.4   Louisville......  Conrail.........  KUZ 381.........       13       13

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                                  606.8   Louisville......  27th St.,         WUE 241.........       16       14
                                                             McAlpine Lock,
                                                             Louisville Gas
                                                             and Electric Co.
                                  606.8   Louisville......  27th St.,         WUE 241.........       16       14
                                                             McAlpine Lock
                                                             (Bascule), U.S.
                                                             Army Engineer
                                                             District,
                                                             Louisville.

           Louisiana

Algiers Canal (GIWW Alternate       1.8   New Orleans.....  State Highway     WDT 574.........  .......       13
 Route).                                                     407, Louisiana.
                                    3.8   Belle Chasse....  Judge Perez       WDT 572.........  .......       13
                                                             Bridge
                                                             Louisiana SR23.
Atchafalaya River.............     17.5   Morgan City.....  Southern Pacific  KW 4440.........  .......       13
                                                             RR.
                                   95.7   Krotz Spring....  Missouri Pacific  KUF 702.........  .......       13
                                                             RR.
                                  107.4   Melville........  Missouri Pacific  KUF 701.........  .......       13
                                                             RR.
Bayou Grosse Tete (GIWW-Port        0.8   Indian Village..  Louisiana, SR77.  KTD 559.........  .......       13
 Allen Alternate Route).
GIWW (Larose-Bourg Cutoff)....     35.6   Larose..........  Louisiana, SR1..  KTD 550.........  .......       13
GIWW (Bayou Blue Pontoon......     49.8   Bourg...........  Louisiana, SR316  KJA 544.........  .......       13
GIWW..........................     57.6   Houma...........  East Park, LA,    KTD 557.........  .......       13
                                                             Main Street.
GIWW..........................     59.9   Houma...........  Bayou du Large    KTD 548.........  .......       13
                                                             Bridge
                                                             Louisiana,
                                                             SR315.
GIWW..........................    134.0   Cypremont.......  Louisiana, SR319  KTD 551.........  .......       13
GIWW..........................    231.4   Grand Lake Ridge  Louisiana.......  KJA 560.........  .......       13
GIWW..........................    237.5   Moss Lake.......  Black Bayou       WXY 918.........  .......       13
                                                             Pontoon,
                                                             Louisiana.
GIWW..........................    243.6   Hackberry.......  Ellender Ferry,   KTD 558.........  .......       13
                                                             Louisiana, SR27.
Harvey Canal..................      2.8   Harvey..........  Lapalco           DTR 859.........       16       13
                                                             Boulevard,
                                                             Jefferson
                                                             Parish Council.
Houma Navigation Canal........     36.0   Houma...........  Louisiana, SR661  WDT 573.........  .......       13
Inner Harbor Navigation Canal.      0.5   New Orleans.....  ST. Claude        WG 401..........       16       13
                                                             Bridge, Port of
                                                             New Orleans.
                                    1.7   New Orleans.....  Florida Avenue    WUG 409.........       16       13
                                                             Bridge, Port of
                                                             New Orleans.
                                    2.9   New Orleans.....  Old Gentilly      KZV 719.........       16       13
                                                             Road, Port of
                                                             New Orleans.
                                    3.1   New Orleans.....  Danziger Bridge,  KRS 864.........  .......       13
                                                             LA, US90.
                                    4.5   New Orleans.....  Seabrook, Port    WDF 838.........       16       13
                                                             of.
                                    4.6   New Orleans.....  Seabrook, New     KZV 819.........       16       13
                                                             Orleans Levee
                                                             Board.
Lake Pontchartrain............      0.6   Slidell.........  Highway 11--      KMC 226.........  .......       13
                                                             North Draw.
Ouachita--Black Waterway......     40.9   Jonesville......  Louisiana, US84.  KJA 538.........       16       13
                                   57.5   Harrisonburg....  Louisiana, SR8..  KJA 575.........       16       13
                                  110.2   Columbia........  Louisiana, US165  KJA 566.........       16       13
                                  114.4   Riverton........  Missouri Pacific  KCE 334.........       16        6
                                                             RR.
                                  191.8   Sterlington.....  Louisiana.......  WXZ 3279........       16       13
Pass Manchac..................      6.7   Pass Manchac....  Illinois Central  KC 9501.........       16       13
                                                             Gulf RR.
Port Allen Canal..............     56.0   Morley..........  Missouri Pacific  KVY 656.........  .......       13
                                                             RR.
                                   64.0   Port Allen......  Missouri Pacific  KVY 657.........  .......       13
                                                             RR.
Rigolets Pass.................      0     Dunbar..........  Family Lines      KQ 7197.........       16       13
                                                             Rail System.
                                    6.2   Fort Pike.......  Louisiana, US90.  KYZ 723.........  .......       13
West Pearl River..............      7.9   Indian Village..  Louisiana, US90.  KTD 552.........       16       13

           Maryland

Cambridge Creek...............      0.5   Cambridge.......  Maryland, SR343.  KZA 695.........       16   13, 68
Choptank River................     15.6   Cambridge.......  Maryland, US50..  KYQ 894.........       16   13, 68
Fishing Creek.................      0     Hooper Island...  Maryland, US335.  KYU 695.........       16   13, 68
Kent Island Narrows...........      0.5   Grasonville.....  Maryland, SR50/   KXE 254.........       16   13, 68
                                                             301.
Knapps Narrows................      0     Tilghman Island.  Maryland, SR33..  KZA 868.........       16   13, 68
Nanticoke River...............     22.0   Vienna..........  Maryland, US50..  KYQ 895.........       16   13, 68
                                   28.0   Sharptown.......  Maryland, SR348.  KYQ 896.........       16  913, 68
Sassafras River...............      9.0   Georgetown......  Maryland, SR213.  KYU 699.........       16   13, 68
Severn River..................      1.5   Annapolis.......  Maryland, SR450.  KZA 872.........       16   13, 68
Isle of Wight Bay.............      1.0   Ocean City......  Maryland........  KYU 698.........       16   13, 68
Spa Creek.....................      0.5   Annapolis.......  Maryland, SR181.  KZA 871.........       16   13, 68
Stoney Creek..................      1.0   Riveria Beach...  Maryland, SR173.  KAJ 667.........       16   13, 68
Wicomico River, North Prong...     22.4   Salisbury.......  Main St., MD....  KZA 869.........       16   13, 68
                                   22.5   Salisbury.......  Route 50, MD....  KYU 697.........       16   13, 68


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             Maine

Portland Harbor (Fore River)..      1.5   Portland........  Ocean Avenue DOT  KQU 653.........       16       13
                                                             ME.

         Massachusetts

Acushnet River................      0     New Bedford.....  MA DPW, US6.....  WHH 238.........       16       13
Annisquam River...............      2.5   Blynman Canal...  MA DPW, SR127...  WQA 834.........       16       13
                                    3.8   Gloucester......  Boston & Maine    ................       18       18
                                                             RR.
Apponagansett River...........      1.0   Dartmouth.......  Pandanaram,       ................       13       13
                                                             Dartmouth.
Charles River.................      0.6   Charlestown.....  Charles River     WHV 988.........       16       13
                                                             Dam, MDC.
                                    1.0   Boston..........  Craigie, MDC....  WHV 989.........       16       13
Chelsea River.................      0.3   Boston..........  McArdle Bridge,   ................       16       13
                                                             Boston.
                                    1.2   Boston..........  Chelsea St.,      ................       16       13
                                                             Boston.
Danvers River.................      0.0   Beverly/Salem...  SR1A, MDPW......  Pending.........       16       13
                                    0.05  Beverly/Salem...  MBTA/AMTRAK,      WRD 625.........       16       13
                                                             MBTA/AMTRAK.
                                    1.0   Peabody/Beverly.  Essex County      Pending.........       16       13
                                                             Kernwood, MDPW.
Lagoon Pond...................      0.0   Tisbury.........  Lagoon Pond--MHD  ................       13       13
Merrimack River...............      3.4   Newburyport.....  MA DPW, US1.....  WQA 806.........       16       13
Saugus River..................      1.7   Lynn-Revere.....  General Edwards   WHV 992.........       16       13
                                                             SR1A, MDC.
                                    2.1   Saugus-Revere...  Saugus/MBTA,      KVY 568.........       16       13
                                                             MBTA.
                                    2.7   Saugus-Revere...  Belden            Pending.........       16       13
                                                             Bly(Foxhill),
                                                             MDPW.
Taunton River.................      1.8   Fall River......  Brightman Street  WQA 833.........       16       13
                                                             Bridge, MA DPW.
Weymouth-Fore River...........      3.5   Quincy..........  MA DPW, SR3A....  WRD 634.........       16       13

           Michigan

Rouge River...................      0.40  Detroit.........  National Steel    KUZ 371.........       16       12
                                                             Corp.
                                    1.48  Detroit.........  Conrail.........  ................       16       12

           Minnesota

Upper Mississippi River.......    813.7   Hastings........  CP Rail.........  KTD 538.........       16       14
                                  835.7   Newport.........  Union Pacific RR  KUZ 544.........       16       14
                                  839.2   St. Paul........  Union Pacific RR  KUZ 546.........       16       14
                                  841.4   Omaha...........  Union Pacific RR  KUZ 545.........       16       14
Duluth-Superior Harbor, MN-WI.      0.25  Duluth..........  Minnesota         KAN 388.........       16       13
                                                             Avenue, Duluth.

          Mississippi

Back Bay of Biloxi............      8.0   Biloxi..........  Popps Ferry       WXZ 590.........       16       13
                                                             Road, Harrison
                                                             County.
Biloxi Bay....................      0     Biloxi..........  Seaboard System   KQ 7197.........       16       13
                                                             RR.
                                    0.4   Biloxi..........  Mississippi, US   KUF 720.........       16       13
                                                             90.
Escatawpa River...............      1.0   Moss Point......  Mississippi,      KUF 719.........       16       13
                                                             SR613.
Pascagoula River..............      1.5   Pascagoula......  Seaboard System   KQ 7197.........       16       13
                                                             RR.
                                    1.8   Pascagoula......  Mississippi,      KUF 722.........       16       13
                                                             US90.
St. Louis Bay.................      1.0   St. Louis.......  Harrison &        KUF 721.........       16       13
                                                             Hancock
                                                             Counties, US90.

           Missouri

Upper Mississippi River.......    282.1   Louisiana.......  Gateway Western   KLU 798.........       16       14
                                                             RR.
                                  309.9   Hannibal........  Norfolk Southern  KUZ 448.........       16       14
                                                             RR.
Missouri River................    359.4   Kansas City.....  CP Rail.........  KVY 575.........       16       13
                                  365.6   Kansas City.....  A-S-B,            KQU 500.........       16       14
                                                             Burlington
                                                             Northern RR.
                                  366.1   Hannibal........  Union Pacific RR  KQU 500.........       16       14
                                  448.2   St. Joseph......  Northeast Kansas  KTD 403.........       16       14
                                                             and Missouri RR.

         New Hampshire

Piscataqua River..............      3.5   Portsmouth......  Memorial Bridge,  KBK 472.........       16       13
                                                             US1, NH DPW.
                                    4.0   Portsmouth......  US1 Bypass, NH    KAW-766.........       16       13
                                                             DPW.

          New Jersey

Cheesequake Creek.............      0.2   Morgan..........  NJTRO-Morgan      KT 3859.........       13       13
                                                             Draw.
Delaware River................    107.2   Palmyra.........  Tacona Palmyra    KBA 328.........       13       13
                                                             Burlington Co.
                                  117.8   Bristol.........  Tacona Palmyra    KBA 339.........       13       13
                                                             Burlington-
                                                             Bristol.
Great Egg Inlet...............      0.3   Ocean City......  Cape May County.  WQZ 343.........       13       13
Hackensack River..............      1.8   Jersey City.....  Lincoln Hwy (Rt   WHG 954.........       13       13
                                                             1&9), NJDOT.

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                                    3.0   Jersey City.....  PATH, PATH......  KQ 7198.........       13       13
                                    3.1   Jersey City.....  Hack Freight,     KQ 7198.........       13       13
                                                             Conrail.
                                    3.1   Jersey City.....  Witt-Penn, NJDOT  KZH 872.........       13       13
                                    3.4   Jersey City.....  Laurel Hill       KX 7465.........       13       13
                                                             (Lower Hack),
                                                             NJTRO.
                                    5.0   Snake Hill......  Portal, Amtrak..  KMC 297.........       13       13
                                    5.4   Snake Hill......  DB (Erie Swing),  KR 6962.........       13       13
                                                             NJTRO.
                                    6.9   Secaucus........  Erie Lift (Upper  KR 7035.........       13       13
                                                             Hack), NJTRO.
                                    7.7   Secaucus........  Jacknife (HX),    KR 7034.........       13       13
                                                             NJTRO.

Manasquan River...............      0.9   Bricktownship...  NJTRO-Brielle...  KT 4203.........       13       13
Middle Thorofare..............      0.2   Strathmere......  Cape May County.  WQZ 342.........       13       13
New Jersey Intracostal             68.9   Atlantic City...  Beach Thoro,      WXZ 528.........       13       13
 Waterway (Beach Thorofare).                                 AMTRAK.
Newark Bay....................      4.3   Port Newark.....  Lehigh Valley,    KS 9968.........       13       13
                                                             Conrail.
Passaic River.................      1.8   Newark..........  Lincoln Hwy (Rt   WHH 329.........       13       13
                                                             1&9), NJDOT.
                                    2.6   Newark..........  Point-No-Point,   KR 6938.........       13       13
                                                             Conrail.
                                    5.0   Newark..........  Dock, Amtrak....  WRY 593.........       13       13
                                    5.8   Newark..........  Morristown Line,  KH6 109.........       13       13
                                                             NJTRO.
                                                            Route 7           WHD 786.........       13       13
                                                             (Bellville).
                                   11.7   Lyndhurst.......  Lyndhurst, NJTRO  KR 7041.........       13       13

Raritan River.................      0.5   Perth Amboy.....  NJTRO...........  KT 4204.........       13       13
Shark River...................      0.1   Belmar..........  Ocean Avenue      KMD 281.........       13       13
                                                             Monmouth County.
                                    0.9   Avon............  NJTRO...........  KT 4202.........       13       13
                                    0.9   Avon............  New Jersey, SR35  KXR 952.........       13       13

           New York

Arthur Kill...................     11.6   Staten Island...  S.I. Rapid        KXS 237.........       13       13
                                                             Transit.
Bronx River...................      1.1    Bronx..........  Bruckner          KX 8189.........       13       13
                                                             Expressway.
Buffalo River.................      1.3   Buffalo.........  Michigan Ave.,    WXY 998.........       16       13
                                                             Buffalo City.
East River....................      6.4   Roosevelt Island  New York City     KX 8184.........       13       13
                                                             (36 Avenue).
Flushing Creek................      0.4   Flushing........  Northern Blvd...  KX 8192.........       13       13
Gowanus Canal.................      1.2   Brooklyn........  Hamilton Avenue,  KX 8183.........       13       13
                                                             New York City.
                                    1.4   Brooklyn........  Ninth Street,     KX 8186.........       13       13
                                                             New York City.
Harlem River..................      0     New York City...  103rd Street,     KIL 820.........       13       13
                                                             New York City.
                                    1.3   New York City...  Triboro Bridge    KGW 326.........       13       13
                                                             and Tunnel.
                                    2.1   New York City...  Park Avenue,      KA 5059.........       13       13
                                                             Amtrak
                                                             Authority.
                                    7.9   New York City...  Spuyten Duvvil,   KU 9797.........       13       13
                                                             Conrail.
Hutchinson River..............      0.4   New York City...  Pelham Pkwy.,     KU 9758.........       13       13
                                                             New York City.
                                    0.5   New York City...  Pelham Bay,       KU 6095.........       13       13
                                                             AMTRAK.
                                    2.2   Eastchester.....  I-95, New         KXS 298.........       13       13
                                                             England Thruway.
                                    2.9   Eastchester.....  So. Fulton Ave,   KU 6089.........       13       13
                                                             Westchester Co.
Jamaica Bay...................      3.0   Rockway Inlet...  Marine Parkway,   KIL 819.........       13       13
                                                             New York City.
Mill Basin....................      0.8   New York City...  Mill Basin, New   KX 8185.........       13       13
                                                             York City.
Newtown Creek.................      0.6   New York City...  Pulaski.........  KX 8178.........       13       13
                                    1.3   New York City...  Greenpoint        KX 8182.........       13       13
                                                             Avenue, New
                                                             York City.
                                    3.4   New York City...  Metropolitan      KX 8179.........       13       13
                                                             Avenue.
Niagara River--Black Rock           2.6   Buffalo.........  Ferry Street,     WHV 559.........       16       12
 Canal.                                                      Buffalo City.
Reynolds Channel..............      0.4   Atlantic Beach..  Nassau County...  KFL 348.........       13       13
Westchester Creek.............      1.7   Unionport.......  Bruckner          KX 8289.........       13       13
                                                             Expressway.

        North Carolina

Albemarle Sound...............     47.7   Edenton.........  NCDOT, SR32.....  KU 6047.........       16       13
Cape Fear River...............     26.8   Wilmington......  NCDOT, US17.....  KQU 609.........       16       13
Intracoastal WW...............     84.2   Columbia........  NCDOT, US64.....  KU 9448.........       16       13
                                  206.7   Atlantic Beach..  NCDOT, SR58.....  KU 6064.........       16       13
                                  260.7   Sears Landing...  NCDOT, SR50.....  KU 6044.........       16       13
                                  283.1   Wrightsville      NCDOT, US74.....  KU 6043.........       16       13
                                           Beach.
                                  323.7   Holden Beach....  NCDOT, SR130....  KU 6042.........       16       13
                                  333.7   Ocean Isles.....  NCDOT, SR904....  KJ 6050.........       16       13
                                  337.9   Sunset Beach....  NCDOT...........  KU 6040.........       16       13
Northeast Cape Fear River.....      0.5   Wilmington......  NCDOT, US17.....  KU 6041.........       16       13

             Ohio
Cuyahoga River................      0.8   Cleveland.......  Conrail.........  KUF 618.........       16       13


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            Oregon

Coos Bay......................      9.0   North Bend......  Union Pacific RR  KT 2006.........      18A       13
Willamette River..............      6.9   St. Johns.......  Burlington        KQ 9050.........       16       13
                                                             Northern Santa
                                                             Fe RR.
                                   11.7   Portland........  Broadway          KLU 724.........       16       13
                                                             Multnomah Co.
                                   12.1   Portland........  Steel Union       KQU 534.........       16       13
                                                             Pacific RR.
                                   12.4   Portland........  Burnside          KTD 520.........       16       13
                                                             Multnomah Co.
                                   12.8   Portland........  Morrison,         KTD 522.........       16       13
                                                             Multnomah Co.
                                   13.1   Portland........  Hawthorne         KTD 521.........       16       13
                                                             Multnomah Co.
Youngs Bay....................      0.7   Astoria.........  OR DOT, US26....  WHG 914.........       16       13

         Pennsylvania

Delaware River................    104.8   Philadelphia....  Delair, Conrail.  KS 9970.........       13       13
                                  107.2   Tacony..........  Tacony Palmyra    KBA 328.........       13       13
                                                             Burlington Co.
                                  117.8   Bristol.........  Burlington-       KBA 339.........       13       13
                                                             Bristol.
Schuylkill River..............      5.1   Philadelphia....  Tasker Street,    KXS 238.........       13       13
                                                             B&O Railroad.

        South Carolina

Intracoastal WW...............    347.3   Myrtle Beach      SC, US17........  KT 5433.........        9        9
                                           Little River.
                                  371.0   Socastee........  SC, SR544.......  KT 5438.........        9        9
                                  462.2   Sullivans Island  Ben Sawyer, SC,   KT 5438.........        9        9
                                                             SR703.
                                  470.8   Charleston......  Wappoo Creek,     KT 5438.........        9        9
                                                             SC, SR171.
                                  536.0   Beaufort........  Lady's Island,    KT 5439.........        9        9
                                                             SC, US21.
Savannah River................     21.6   Savannah........  Houlihan, GA DOT  WHV 879.........        9        9
Savannah River................     60.9   Clyo............  Seaboard System   WKB 679.........        9        9
                                                             RR.

           Tennessee

Cumberland River..............    126.5   Clarksville.....  J.R. Corman.....  KF 2204.........       16       13
                                  185.2   Bordeaux........  Cheatham County   KX 6366.........       16       13
                                                             Rail Authority.
                                  190.4   Nashville.......  CSX               KQ 7197.........       16       13
                                                             Transportation.
Tennessee River...............    100.5   New Johnsonville  CSX               KC 9465.........       16       13
                                                             Transportation.

             Texas

Clear Creek...................      1.0   Kemah...........  Texas, SR146....  KXS 361.........       16       13
Gulf Intracoastal WW (Pelican     356.1   Galveston.......  Galveston County  KYH 532.........       16       13
 Island Causeway).                                           Navigation
                                                             District.
Galveston Causeway RR.........    357.2   Galveston.......  Southern Pacific  KUF 652.........       16       13
                                                             RR.
Gulf Intracoastal WW..........    397.6   Freeport........  Texas, SR1495...  KQU 648.........       16       13
Caney Creek Bridge............    418.0   Sargent.........  Texas, FR457....  KQU 644.........       16       13
Gulf Intracoastal WW..........    440.7   Matagorda.......  Texas, FR2031...  KQU 645.........       16       13
San Bernard River.............     20.7   Brazo Ria.......  MOPAC RR........  KI 2524.........  .......       12

           Virginia

James River...................      5.0   Isle of Wight     Virginia, US17..  KQ 7169.........       13       13
                                           County.
Potomac River.................     65.0   Prince George     Virginia, SR156.  KQ 7167.........       13       13
                                           County.
York River....................      6.0   York County.....  Virginia, US17..  KQ 7166.........       13       13
Pamunkey River................      1.0   King William      Virginia, SR33..  KQ 7168.........       13       13
                                           County.

          Washington

Blair Waterway................      0.3   Tacoma..........  WA DOT, 11th      KZN 573.........       16       13
                                                             Street.
Chehalis River................      0.1   Aberdeen........  WA DOT, US101...  KJA 289.........       16       13
Columbia River................    105.6   Vancouver/        Burlington        KQ 9049.........       16       13
                                           Portland.         Northern Santa
                                                             Fe RR.
                                  106.5   Vancouver/        OR DOT, 15......  KBM Interstate..       16       13
                                           Portland.
                                  169.8   Hood River, OR..  Port of Hood      KTD 562.........       16       13
                                                             River.
                                  201.2   Celilo, OR......  Burlington        KQ 9048.........       16       13
                                                             Northern Santa
                                                             Fe RR.
                                  323.4   Pasco/Kennewick.  Union Pacific RR  KTD 561.........       16       13
                                  328.0   Pasco/Kennewick.  Burlington        KQ 9046.........       16       13
                                                             Northern Santa
                                                             Fe RR.
Duwamish Waterway.............      0.4   Seattle.........  Spokane St.,      KSK 285.........       13       13
                                                             City of Seattle.
                                    2.5   Seattle.........  1st Ave. So.      WHU 200.........       13       13
                                                             City of Seattle.
Ebey Slough...................      1.6   Marysville......  WA DOT, US529...  KZ 2475.........       13       13
Hood Canal....................  ........  Port Gamble.....  WA DOT, Hood      KZJ 376.........       16       13
                                                             Canal Bride.

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Hylebos Waterway..............      1.1   Tacoma..........  WA DOT, 11th      KZN 574.........       16       13
                                                             Street.
Lake Washington Ship Canal....      0.1   Seattle.........  Burlington        KCE 201.........       16       13
                                                             Northern Santa
                                                             Fe RR.
                                    1.1   Seattle.........  Ballard, City of  KJA 445.........       13       13
                                                             Seattle.
                                    2.6   Seattle.........  Fremont, City of  KJA 442.........       13       13
                                                             Seattle.
                                    4.3   Seattle.........  University, City  KJA 441.........       13       13
                                                             of Seattle.
                                    5.2   Seattle.........  Montlake, City    KJA 438.........       13       13
                                                             of Seattle.
Snake River...................      1.5   East Pasco/       Burlington        KQ 9047.........       16       13
                                           Burbank.          Northern Santa
                                                             Fe RR.

           Wisconsin

Upper Mississippi River.......    699.8   LaCrosse........  CP Rail.........  KVY 631.........       16       13
St. Croix River...............      0.2   Prescott........  Burlington        KJC 782.........       16       14
                                                             Northern Santa
                                                             Fe RR.
                                    0.3   Prescott........  Wisconsin and     KD 2829.........        7       14
                                                             Minnesota.
                                   17.3   Hudson..........  Union Pacific RR  KUZ 549.........       16       14
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/1/ Effective April 15, 1983, all state-owned highway drawbridges in Louisiana need not monitor channel 16
  (Emergency Channel).


[CGD 84-022, 51 FR 16308, May 2, 1986, as amended by CGD1 91-016, 56 FR 
57492, Nov. 12, 1991; CGD1 91-004, 56 FR 60064, Nov. 27, 1991; CGD1 91-
141, 57 FR 30405, July 9, 1992; CCGD01-91-029, 58 FR 39149, July 22, 
1993; CGD01-93-009, 58 FR 42859, Aug. 12, 1993; CGD01-95-008, 60 FR 
29761, June 6, 1995; CGD01-95-001, 60 FR 51729, Oct. 3, 1995; CGD05-94-
092, 60 FR 53130, Oct. 12, 1995; CGD09-95-022, 61 FR 10468, Mar. 14, 
1996; CGD 96-026, 61 FR 33664, June 28, 1996; 61 FR 36786, July 12, 
1996; USCG-1998-3799, 63 FR 35527, June 30, 1998; USCG-1999-5832, 64 FR 
34713, June 29, 1999]