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§ 3013. Bridges over interstate and other limited access highways

Purdon's Pennsylvania Statutes and Consolidated StatutesTitle 36 P.S. Highways and BridgesEffective: June 28, 2018

Purdon's Pennsylvania Statutes and Consolidated Statutes
Title 36 P.S. Highways and Bridges
Chapter 8. Bridges (Refs & Annos)
Bridge Fencing Safety Act
Effective: June 28, 2018
36 P.S. § 3013
§ 3013. Bridges over interstate and other limited access highways
Currentness
(a) Bridges with sidewalks.--When a bridge is built with a sidewalk or a concrete barrier is installed, modified or rehabilitated on a bridge with a sidewalk over an interstate or other limited access highway, the department shall install protective fencing.
(b) Bridges without sidewalks.--When a bridge is built without a sidewalk or a concrete barrier is installed, modified or rehabilitated on a bridge without a sidewalk over an interstate or other limited access highway, the department, as part of its preliminary design process, shall consider installation of protective fencing at all of the following locations:
(1) On an overpass near a school, playground or other site where it would be expected that the overpass would be frequently used by children.
(2) On an overpass in an urban area used exclusively by pedestrians and not easily kept under surveillance by police.
(3) On an overpass where experience relating to nearby structures indicates a need for protective fencing.
(4) On an overpass where there have been incidents of objects being dropped or thrown from the overpass and where increased surveillance, warning signs or apprehension of offenders has not effectively alleviated the problem.
(c) Exceptions.--The provisions of subsection (a) shall not apply if:
(1) a protective barrier is required on the bridge; or
(2) the fencing would obstruct scenic views of the area, and the local government for the municipality in which the bridge is located:
(i) decides that fencing must not be placed on the bridge;
(ii) provides a statement to the department that there have been no incidents of objects being dropped from the bridge onto traffic; and
(iii) agrees that local law enforcement will monitor the bridge.

Credits

2018, June 28, P.L. 435, No. 65, § 3, imd. effective.
36 P.S. § 3013, PA ST 36 P.S. § 3013
Current through Act 10 of the 2024 Regular Session. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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