BRIDGES    

There are many, many bridges over navigable waterways in 8ER. It is the Coast Guard's job to verify that these lights are "watching properly." Any discrepancies of bridge lights are considered "critical" and MUST be reported to Sector Ohio Valley by radio or telephone!
Once the discrepancy is reported our job is not done. A check needs to made to be sure that the discrepant light has been re-lit. If the light remains discrepant, this needs to be reported as many times as     needed to get the light "watching properly." A reasonable length of time, about 72 hours, between reports is suggested. In reality, the discrepant bridge light is supposed to be re-lighted within 24 hours.
You can check bridge lights without being on a patrol. You will receive AUXDATA credit for your AToN discrepancy report . You will NOT receive patrol hour credit on AUXDATA. You CAN report your time on ANSC 7029 for credit. You can also report discrepant bridge lights from an automobile or while on foot and get credit in Auxdata.