Pennsylvania § 13101 - Construction and maintenance of bridges.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 13101 — Construction and maintenance of bridges., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13101. Construction and maintenance of bridges.
(a) General rule.--Cities may locate, build and maintain bridges, wholly or partially within the city limits, along with the piers, abutments and approaches appurtenant to the bridges, to be used as public streets.
(b) Definition.--As used in this chapter, the term "bridge" shall mean a structure built to span and provide passage over a valley, road, railroad track, private property, river, creek, stream or any other body of water or physical obstacle and shall include viaducts constructed from a series of spans or arches.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 13101 cover?
Section 13101 ("Construction and maintenance of bridges.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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