RCW 79.110.130
Common carriers may bridge or trestle state waterways.
Any person authorized by any state or municipal law or ordinance to construct and operate railroads, interurban railroads, or street railroads as common carriers within this state, shall have the right to construct bridges or trestles across waterways laid out under the authority of the state of Washington, over which the projected line or lines of railroad will run. The bridges or trestles shall be constructed in good faith for the purpose of being made a part of the constructed line of the railroad, and may also include a roadway for the accommodation of vehicles and foot passengers. Full payment for any right-of-way and any damages to those aquatic lands affected by the right-of-way shall first be made.
[ 2005 c 155 § 211; 1982 1st ex.s. c 21 § 58. Formerly RCW 79.91.110.]
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 79.110 - Aquatic Lands—Easements and Rights-of-Way.
79.110.001 - Intent—2005 c 155.
79.110.010 - Certain aquatic lands subject to easements for removal of valuable materials.
79.110.110 - Railroad bridge rights-of-way across navigable streams.
79.110.130 - Common carriers may bridge or trestle state waterways.
79.110.140 - Location and plans of bridge or trestle to be approved—Future alterations.
79.110.200 - Right-of-way for utility pipelines, transmission lines, etc.
79.110.210 - Right-of-way for utility pipelines, transmission lines, etc.—Procedure to acquire.
79.110.230 - Use of state-owned aquatic lands for public utility lines.
79.110.240 - Charge for term of easement—Recovery of costs.
79.110.300 - Right-of-way for irrigation, diking, and drainage purposes.
79.110.310 - Right-of-way for irrigation, diking, and drainage purposes—Procedure to acquire.
79.110.320 - Right-of-way for irrigation, diking, and drainage purposes—Appraisal—Certificate.