313A.1 Definitions.
The following words or terms, as used in this chapter, shall have the respective meanings as stated:
1. “Acquisition by purchase, gift, or condemnation” as used in this chapter shall mean acquisition by the department, whether such terms “purchase, gift, or condemnation” are used singularly or in sequence.
2. “Construct, constructing, construction or constructed” shall include the completion, reconstruction, remodeling, repair, or improvement of any existing toll bridge or any partially constructed interstate bridge, as well as the construction of any new toll bridge.
3. “Department” shall mean the state department of transportation.
4. “Federal bridge commission” shall mean any bridge commission organized and operating pursuant to an Act of the Congress of the United States, even though such Act of Congress may declare the bridge commission not to be an agency of the federal government.
5. “Toll bridge” shall mean an interstate bridge constructed, purchased or acquired under the provisions of this chapter, upon which tolls are charged, together with all appurtenances, additions, alterations, improvements, and replacements thereof, and the approaches thereto, and all lands and interests therein used therefor, and buildings and improvements thereon.
[C71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §313A.1]
Structure Iowa Code
Chapter 313A - INTERSTATE BRIDGES
Section 313A.2 - Bridge to be controlled by department.
Section 313A.3 - Toll bridges constructed over boundary rivers.
Section 313A.4 - Investigation of feasibility.
Section 313A.5 - Acquiring existing bridge — bonds.
Section 313A.6 - Rules adopted — financial statements.
Section 313A.7 - Resolution of public interest and necessity — revenue bonds.
Section 313A.8 - Right-of-way secured.
Section 313A.9 - Consent to cross state property.
Section 313A.10 - Resolution precedent to action.
Section 313A.11 - Payment from available funds.
Section 313A.12 - Revenue bonds.
Section 313A.13 - Sale and exchange or retirement of bonds.
Section 313A.14 - Proceeds in trust fund.
Section 313A.15 - Toll revenue fund.
Section 313A.16 - Funds transferred to place of payment.
Section 313A.17 - Warrants for payment.
Section 313A.18 - Depositaries or paying agents.
Section 313A.19 - Expenses of department.
Section 313A.20 - No diminution of duties while bonds outstanding.
Section 313A.21 - Insurance or indemnity bond.
Section 313A.22 - Toll charges fixed by department.
Section 313A.23 - Political subdivision may aid.
Section 313A.24 - Sale of excess land to political subdivisions.
Section 313A.25 - Sale to public.
Section 313A.26 - Acceptance or rejection of bids.
Section 313A.27 - Franchises for use of bridge.
Section 313A.28 - Deposit of proceeds.
Section 313A.29 - Tolls imposed for improving other bridges.
Section 313A.30 - Bridges as part of primary roads.
Section 313A.31 - Revenue bonds.
Section 313A.32 - Operation and control of bridge.
Section 313A.33 - No obligation of state.
Section 313A.34 - Agreements with other states.
Section 313A.36 - Purposes of powers granted.
Section 313A.37 - Failure to pay toll — penalty.