First District Bridge Branch

D1 (dpb) - Mission Statement:

Responsible for federal oversight of bridges across navigable waters of the United States within the First Coast Guard District to include: approval of new or modified bridges; promulgation of drawbridge operating regulations; bridge construction review; jurisdictional determinations; enforcement of bridge statutes and regulations; coordination with navigation interests.

Public Notices:

Federal Register Amtrak's Dock Bridge Passaic River

Public Notice Responses:

Responses to Weymouth Fore River Bridge Public Notice 01-100

 Environmental Assessment for Proposed Amsterdam Pedestrian Bridge:

November 2010_Volume 1 - Chapters 1 to 4.pdf

November 2010_Volume 2 - Appendix A to J.pdf

November 2010_Volume 3 - Appendix K to N.pdf

Internet Links:

USCG Headquarters Bridge Administration Office

Local Notice to Mariners - USCG Navigation Center

Code of Federal Regulations Main Page

Other Useful Links:

 Bridge Permit Application Guide

Bridge Lighting Guide

Mariners Complaint Form.doc

Videos:

Lake Champlain Bridge Demolition

Jamestown Bridge Demolition

Willis Avenue Bridge Transport