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NJ: Delaware River, Rancocas Creek, US 543 Bridge, Temporary Deviation
- Date Reported: May 9, 2023
- Reporter: Ted Stehle
- Source: CG 5th District LNM 0519/23
- Description:
Mariners are advised that a temporary deviation has been approved by the Coast Guard to allow the US Route 543 (Riverside-Delanco) Bridge across Rancocas Creek, mile 1.3, at Burlington County, NJ, to change its operating schedule to reduce the number of bridge openings during offpeak hours. The bridge will be maintained in the closed-to-navigation position from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., and from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m., Monday through
Friday, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., and from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, and from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., daily, from May 9, 2023, through October 15, 2023. The vertical clearance of the bridge in the closed-to-navigation position is 4 feet above mean high water. Vessels able to safely pass through the bridge in the closed-to-navigation position may do so at any time. The bridge will be able to open in case of an emergency and
there is no immediate alternate route for vessels to pass. At all other times the bridge will operate per 33 CFR 117.745 (b). - Lat / Lon: N 40° 02.666' / W 074° 57.551'
