Pennsylvania § 16734 - Closing, vacating, abandoning and removing county bridges.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 16734 — Closing, vacating, abandoning and removing county bridges., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16734. Closing, vacating, abandoning and removing county bridges.
If it appears to the county commissioners that any county bridge, including any destroyed or partially destroyed bridge, has become burdensome and is no longer necessary for the accommodation of public travel, the county commissioners may close, vacate, abandon and remove the bridge.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 16734
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 16734 cover?
Section 16734 ("Closing, vacating, abandoning and removing county 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.
How do I cite Pennsylvania § 16734?
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Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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How does Pennsylvania § 16734 apply to my situation?
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