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The G-PWB Bridge Administration Program ensures the safety and efficiency of intermodal transportation across America's waterways. It addresses homeland security missions, navigational protection, and funding for bridges. The program distinguishes between publicly and privately owned bridges, emphasizing the importance of maintaining navigational access. Coast Guard oversight plays a crucial role in keeping waterways open for commercial and emergency vessels. Conflicts are managed in a balanced manner to support the nation's transportation infrastructure.
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Bridging America through the 21st Century
Bridge Administration (G-PWB) HOMELAND SECURITY MISSIONS
Bridge Administration (G-PWB) UNREASONABLY OBSTRUCTIVE BRIDGES & THE TRUMAN-HOBBS ACT PROTECT NAVIGATION FROM UNREASONABLY OBSTRUCTIVE BRIDGES BENEFIT / COST RATIO EQUALS OR IS GREATER THAN 1.00 PUBLICLY OR RAILROAD OWNED BRIDGES FUNDED PRIVATELY OWNED BRIDGES NOT FUNDED
Bridge Administration (G-PWB) Unused and Abandoned Bridges
Bridge Administration (G-PWB) CONCLUSION The Bridge Program facilitates safe and efficient intermodal transportation. Coast Guard failure to keep waterways open will negatively affect U.S. commercial maritime traffic, naval / emergency vessels, and Coast Guard vessels / functions. In reality, the Coast Guard will continue to properly manage the nation’s waterways, and conflicts will be resolved in a balanced manner.