Pennsylvania § 16755 - Construction of bridge over ravine or valley.

Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 16755 — Construction of bridge over ravine or valley., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 16755. Construction of bridge over ravine or valley.

If different parts of any municipality or any two municipalities are separated by an intervening valley or ravine, and the county commissioners in which the municipality or municipalities are located decide it is necessary that a public bridge be constructed, the county may contract with the municipality or municipalities for the laying out and construction of the bridge by the municipality or municipalities, and may pay to the municipality or municipalities the portion of the cost as the county commissioners deem reasonable.

Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 16755

What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 16755 cover?

Section 16755 ("Construction of bridge over ravine or valley.") 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 § 16755?

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