Title 33 — Navigation and Navigable WatersRelease 119-73
§534 Conveyance of right, title, and interest of United States in bridges transferred to States or political subdivisions; terms and conditions
Title 33 › Chapter CHAPTER 11— - BRIDGES OVER NAVIGABLE WATERS › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER III— - GENERAL BRIDGE AUTHORITY › § 534
Summary
The Secretary of the Army can transfer to state or local governments any bridges the United States built or bought for canal, river, harbor, or flood-control projects. The transfer can include the land or access rights needed and can be done on whatever terms the Chief of Engineers decides are best, including for payment or for no payment. Any bridge transferred must be kept free to cross — no tolls allowed.
Full Legal Text
Title 33, §534
Navigation and Navigable Waters — Source: USLM XML via OLRC
The Secretary of the Army is authorized to transfer or convey to State authorities or political subdivisions thereof all right, title, and interest of the United States, in and to any and all bridges heretofore or hereafter constructed or acquired in connection with the improvement of canals, rivers and harbors, or works of flood control, together with the necessary lands, easements, or rights-of-way, upon such terms and conditions and with or without consideration, as may be determined to be in the best interest of the United States by the Chief of Engineers: Provided, That such transferred bridges shall be toll-free.
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Editorial Notes
Codification Section was not enacted as part of the General Bridge Act of 1946 which comprises this subchapter.
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33 U.S.C. § 534
Title 33 — Navigation and Navigable Waters
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73