Ohio Revised Code
Chapter 4955 | Tracks; Crossings
Section 4955.30 | Freightways May Be Constructed.

Effective: October 1, 1953
Latest Legislation: House Bill 1 - 100th General Assembly
A person owning or operating a coal or iron-ore mine, stone quarry, rolling mill, or machine shop, who, as a means of removing the product thereof, uses or desires to use a railway, may construct one and run cars on it, over or under any railroad or public highway, the consent of the owner of the fee in the land at such crossing first being obtained. Such railway shall be so constructed that it will not impede or interfere with the running of cars or the travel upon such railroad or highway, or in any manner injure or impair either, or any switch, building, or appurtenance connected with or belonging to any railroad or highway. When such freightway is constructed over a railroad, it shall be at the height of at least eighteen and one-half feet in the clear above the rails of the railroad.

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Ohio Revised Code

Title 49 | Public Utilities

Chapter 4955 | Tracks; Crossings

Section 4955.01 | Elevated or Surface Track.

Section 4955.02 | Appropriation of Property for Surface Track or Elevated Crossing.

Section 4955.03 | Limitation as to Action for Damages.

Section 4955.04 | Piers or Other Supports in a Public Way.

Section 4955.05 | Submission of Question to Electors.

Section 4955.06 | Longitudinal Occupancy of Way Unlawful.

Section 4955.07 | Track of Uniform Gauge.

Section 4955.08 | Tracks May Be Used in Common.

Section 4955.09 | Obstructing the Laying of a Track.

Section 4955.10 | Railroad Crossings.

Section 4955.11 | Crossings of Trains.

Section 4955.12 | Rules to Be Made and Published.

Section 4955.13 | Failure to Publish Rules - Forfeiture.

Section 4955.14 | Failure to Comply With Rules - Forfeiture.

Section 4955.15 | Trains May Cross Without Stopping.

Section 4955.16 | Mode of Crossing Ordered by Court.

Section 4955.17 | Grade Crossings Avoided if Practicable.

Section 4955.18 | Order of Court.

Section 4955.19 | Exceptions.

Section 4955.20 | Highway Crossings and Sidewalks - Maintenance and Repair.

Section 4955.201 | Abandonment of Railroad Track.

Section 4955.21 | Service of Notice.

Section 4955.22 | Failure to Construct or Repair Crossings or Sidewalks - Forfeiture.

Section 4955.23 | Crossings Above Streets.

Section 4955.24 | Construction and Maintenance of Bridge - Forfeiture.

Section 4955.25 | Legislative Authority May Regulate Use of Bridge.

Section 4955.26 | Crossing of Highway to Cemetery.

Section 4955.27 | Private Crossing.

Section 4955.28 | Expense of Private Crossing - Right of Entry.

Section 4955.29 | Exception.

Section 4955.30 | Freightways May Be Constructed.

Section 4955.31 | Plan Must Be Approved.

Section 4955.32 | Use of Horn or Alternative Audible Warning at Highway or Crossing.

Section 4955.321 | Alternative Audible Warning System.

Section 4955.322 | Immunity From Liability at Private Crossings.

Section 4955.33 | Crossbuck Signs.

Section 4955.34 | Failure to Erect Warning Signs.

Section 4955.35 | Blocking of Frogs.

Section 4955.36 | Removal of Obstructive Vegetation at Crossings.

Section 4955.41 | Railroad Quiet Zones - Definitions.

Section 4955.42 | Railroad Quiet Zones - Municipal Corporation or Township May Establish - Procedure.

Section 4955.43 | Railroad Quiet Zones - Notice to Railroads - Order Regarding Audible Warning Signals.

Section 4955.44 | Railroad Quiet Zones - Other Laws Preempted - Emergency Exception - Suspension of Status.

Section 4955.45 | Railroad Quiet Zones - Report to Commission - Crossing Inspections - Additional Safety Measures.

Section 4955.46 | Railroad Quiet Zones - Governmental Function - State Liability - Maintenance Costs - Funds.

Section 4955.47 | Railroad Quiet Zones - Railroads and Employees Not Liable for Acts in Compliance.