Sec. 13a-86. Construction of bridges; cost; width. - Connecticut Statutes

      Sec. 13a-86. Construction of bridges; cost; width. The commissioner may construct or reconstruct any bridge on any highway maintained by him when, in his opinion, public convenience and necessity so require. Any bridge constructed or reconstructed on any such highway with two or more lanes shall have a clear width of roadway of not less than twenty-eight feet exclusive of the width of any sidewalk, unless in the judgment of the commissioner a lesser width is warranted. The provisions of this section shall not apply to the construction or reconstruction of any bridge on any highway maintained by a municipality.

      (1949 Rev., S. 2270; 1958 Rev., S. 13-125(b); 1963, P.A. 226, S. 86; P.A. 73-675, S. 12, 44; P.A. 75-568, S. 8, 45; P.A. 88-16; P.A. 96-222, S. 2.)

      History: 1963 act replaced previous provisions: See title history; P.A. 73-675 substituted transportation fund for highway fund; P.A. 75-568 deleted provision that cost of work be paid from transportation fund; P.A. 88-16 amended section to apply to any bridge or highway with two or more lanes and provided the commissioner with the discretion to reduce the width of the constructed or reconstructed bridge; P.A. 96-222 made provisions of section inapplicable to construction or reconstruction of bridges on local highways.

      See Sec. 13a-88 re load capacity of bridges.

      See Sec. 13a-89 re appeals concerning posted weight restrictions.