Title 33, Navigation and Navigable WatersRelease 119-102
§512 Obstruction of Navigation
Title 33 › CHAPTER 11 — BRIDGES OVER NAVIGABLE WATERS › SUBCHAPTER II — ALTERATION OF BRIDGES › § 512
Summary
Bridges must never, at any time, unreasonably block or get in the way of boats traveling on waterways used for travel or commerce in the United States.
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Title 33, §512
Navigation and Navigable Waters, Source: USLM XML via OLRC
No bridge shall at any time unreasonably obstruct the free navigation of any navigable waters of the United States.
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33 U.S.C. § 512
Title 33, Navigation and Navigable Waters
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102