Rail Bridges Escape Outdated Load Check Mandates
Published Date: 4/28/2026
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Summary
Starting May 28, 2026, railroad track owners won’t have to follow old federal rules about how to schedule bridge load capacity checks. These rules were only needed during a 15-year transition period, which is now over. This change cuts red tape without costing extra money and gives track owners more freedom to manage bridge safety their way.
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