Section 21-806 - Special speed limitations for elevated structures. - Maryland Statutes

§ 21-806. Special speed limitations for elevated structures.
 

(a)  Inspection of bridge or other elevated structure.- On request of any local authority, the State Highway Administration shall investigate and, on its own initiative, it may investigate any bridge or other elevated structure that is a part of a highway. 

(b)  Determination of maximum safe speed on bridge or other elevated structure; posting.- If it determines that the structure cannot safely withstand the weight of vehicles traveling at the maximum speed limit otherwise permitted by this subtitle, the State Highway Administration shall: 

(1) Establish the maximum speed limit that the structure can safely withstand; and 

(2) At each approach to the structure, place or permit the placement of a suitable sign stating the maximum speed limit. 

(c)  Effectiveness of posted maximum speed limits.- A maximum speed limit established under this section is effective when posted on appropriate signs giving notice of the limit. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 661/2, § 11-806; 1977, ch. 14, § 2; 1993, ch. 214; 2004, ch. 150.]