31-10-12. Toll bridges--Acceptance of title by state--Conditions.
The State of South Dakota, by and through the department, may accept title to and responsibility for the repair, maintenance, and ownership of that portion of any existing toll bridge situated within the boundaries of the State of South Dakota, if:
(1)That portion of the bridge is offered to this state by its owners free of existing bonded indebtedness and current costs of operation; and
(2)Any adjoining state in which the remainder of the bridge is situated signifies its intention, by and through its proper governmental instrumentality, having control and supervision over state bridges, of accepting title to and responsibility for the repair, maintenance, and ownership of the portion of the bridge situated in the adjoining state.
Source: SL 1953, ch 320, §1; SDC Supp 1960, §28.1442; SL 2010, ch 145, §89.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 31 - Highways and Bridges
Chapter 10 - Boundary State Highway Bridges
Section 31-10-1 - Definition of terms.
Section 31-10-2 - Boundary state highway bridge and bridge defined.
Section 31-10-3 - Acquisition and maintenance of boundary state highway bridges.
Section 31-10-4 - Condemnation proceedings.
Section 31-10-5 - Contracts with adjoining states, persons, or corporations.
Section 31-10-7 - Highway funds used for boundary line bridge.
Section 31-10-8 - Collection of tolls--Duration--Credit to state highway fund.
Section 31-10-9 - Agreement for purchase or construction--Payments--Interest.
Section 31-10-10 - Liability for payments limited to state highway fund.
Section 31-10-11 - Contract for purchase by department--Prior appraisal.
Section 31-10-12 - Toll bridges--Acceptance of title by state--Conditions.
Section 31-10-13 - Toll-free operation of acquired bridge.
Section 31-10-14 - Maintenance of acquired bridge.
Section 31-10-15 - Operation cost of acquired bridge--Payment from state highway fund.
Section 31-10-16 - Agreements with adjoining state to share operational cost.