ALEXANDRIA CHANNEL - ANACOSTIA RIVER
General / Bridges / Inspection
Location: 38-53.84N 076-57.72W Bridge Name: WMATA Railroad Eastbound Bridge Mariners are advised that engineering consultants, on behalf of AMTRAK, will be performing underwater inspections of the piers, abutments, and/or fender systems, from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 pm. on the tentative schedule, from September 21, 2026, through October 2, 2026, at Bridge 131.75 (WMATA RR) Bridge across Anacostia River, mile 4.7, at Washington, DC. The inspection team will consist of a 3-person dive team working from a 26-foot custom dive vessel. During the inspection work, the channels will be clear and will not obstruct vessel traffic. Mariners should use extreme caution when transiting the area. MSI #53841
Valid 2026-09-21 to 2026-10-06.
USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 39/2026