Sec. 5. Subject to IC 8-9.5-8-5, if the authority shall determine that the construction of an interstate bridge or the acquisition by purchase or otherwise or by condemnation of any interstate bridge already constructed or its approaches, or the enlargement, extension, or improvement of any such bridges or their approaches, under this chapter, is necessary and advisable in the public interest and will be a convenience, necessity, and a benefit, the chairman of the authority shall issue an order finding and determining that the construction of such an interstate bridge or the acquisition by purchase or otherwise or by condemnation of any interstate bridge already constructed, or the enlargement, extension, or improvement thereof will be in the public interest and convenience and necessity.
Formerly: Acts 1939, c.79, s.5; Acts 1941, c.217, s.3. As amended by Acts 1980, P.L.74, SEC.263; P.L.109-1983, SEC.34.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 8. Utilities and Transportation
Article 16. Bridges and Tunnels
Chapter 1. Operation and Financing of State Bridges to Adjoining States
8-16-1-2. Power and Authority; "Bridge" Defined
8-16-1-4. Studies Regarding Interstate Bridges
8-16-1-5. Construction of Interstate Bridges
8-16-1-6. Authority to Purchase Land or Structures
8-16-1-7. Preexisting Ferry Operations
8-16-1-10. Plans and Specifications; Submission; Letting of Contracts for Construction
8-16-1-12. Control Over Bridges
8-16-1-13. Damage to Public Ways or Public Works
8-16-1-15. Payment of Interest or Principal
8-16-1-16. Duty to Fix, Maintain, and Collect Tolls for Use of Bridges
8-16-1-17.1. Toll Bridge Becoming State Highway or Tollway; Reimbursement of Funds; Conveyances
8-16-1-18. Indiana Interstate Bridge Fund
8-16-1-19. Collection of Tolls; Reimbursement of Funds
8-16-1-20. Bridge Revenue Bonds; Reimbursing Bridge Fund
8-16-1-21. Bridges Substantially Funded by Other Governmental Agencies; Title
8-16-1-22. Jurisdiction of Authority
8-16-1-25. Construction of Law
8-16-1-26. Bridge Constructed Under Chapter and Crossing Wabash River