Development of water transport is the objective requirement of economic development in Yangtze River basin but the busy construction of bridges in Yangtze River basin hampers the economic development in the basin. We should correctly deal with the relationship between the fiver and bridges, understand the characteristics of water transport, correctly implement Inland Navigation Standards, put up comprehensive advantage outlook, overcome the contradiction between fiver and bridges and reinforce the control and management of the built bridges over Yangtze River.