### Question
What is the definition of bypass?


### Answer
The definition of **bypass** is as follows in *33 U.S.C. § 2255a*:

> an alternate water route adjacent to a lock and dam on a Federal inland waterway system that can be used for commercial navigation during high water conditions

#### Citation:
  - *33 U.S.C. § 2255a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 36-WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT > SUBCHAPTER III-INLAND WATERWAY TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM**

