Title 8, UTILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION

Sec. 20. Subject to IC 8-9.5-8-8, the authority is authorized to issue from time to time its bridge revenue bonds for the purpose of reimbursing, in whole or in part, the Indiana interstate bridge fund and any other fund or funds of the state, for sums disbursed for the construct…

Sec. 21. (a) Whenever the authority shall construct or acquire a bridge under authority of section 2 of this chapter, and a substantial part of the cost of such construction or acquisition is contributed by: (1) the government of the United States or any agency thereof; (2) anoth…

Sec. 22. The authority shall have no authority or jurisdiction over any bridge not constructed or acquired by it. Formerly: Acts 1939, c.79, s.14. As amended by P.L.109-1983, SEC.49.

Sec. 25. Sections 2, 4, 5, 9, 10, and 11 of this chapter shall be construed as supplemental to any other statute and shall not repeal or affect any other section of this chapter except as specifically provided, and in the event of any conflict with any other section of this chapt…

Sec. 26. (a) This section applies only to a bridge that: (1) was constructed under this chapter; and (2) crosses the Wabash River. (b) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, a bridge subject to this section does not become a part of the system of state highways fre…

Sec. 27. (a) This section applies to the Bob Cummings Lincoln Trail Bridge at Cannelton. (b) This subsection applies notwithstanding sections 16, 17.1, and 19 of this chapter. On January 1, 1988, without a deed of conveyance, the bridge becomes the property of the state, toll fre…

Sec. 28. (a) This section applies to the Matthew E. Welsh Toll Bridge at Mauckport. (b) This subsection applies notwithstanding sections 16, 17.1, and 19 of this chapter. On July 1, 1992, without a deed of conveyance, the bridge becomes the property of the state, toll free, and a…

Sec. 4. (a) Subject to IC 8-9.5-8-5, the authority is authorized to inquire into the necessity and existing need for the construction, or acquisition by purchase or otherwise or by condemnation, of any interstate bridge between the state of Indiana and any adjoining state over an…

Sec. 5. Subject to IC 8-9.5-8-5, if the authority shall determine that the construction of an interstate bridge or the acquisition by purchase or otherwise or by condemnation of any interstate bridge already constructed or its approaches, or the enlargement, extension, or improve…

Sec. 6. The authority is authorized to purchase in the state of Indiana and in any adjoining state, solely from funds provided under the authority of this chapter, such lands, structures, rights-of-way, franchises, easements, or other interests in lands, including lands under wat…

Sec. 7. (a) Prior to the opening for public use of any bridge, the construction of which is authorized by this chapter, the authority shall: (1) purchase the ferry, equipment, franchises, rights, and privileges used in connection with the operation of any ferry which has been in …

Sec. 8. (a) Whenever it is necessary to condemn property for the purpose of constructing any portion of the bridges or the approaches, or securing rights-of-way for the approaches, the authority may condemn any interest, franchises, easements, rights, or privileges, land, or impr…

Sec. 0.1. As used in this chapter, the term "department" refers to the Indiana department of transportation. As added by Acts 1980, P.L.74, SEC.296. Amended by P.L.86-1988, SEC.65; P.L.18-1990, SEC.150.

Sec. 0.3. As used in this chapter, "bridge" means a structure, including supports, erected over a depression or an obstruction, such as water, a highway, or a railway that has: (1) a track or passageway for carrying traffic or moving loads; and (2) an opening measured along the c…

Sec. 1. A county executive may construct, reconstruct, improve, and maintain all public highways, bridges, and culverts in the county, including highways, bridges, and culverts under the supervision of the department, if approved by the department, or located in municipalities, a…

Sec. 1.2. As used in this chapter, "highway" includes highways, roads, streets, bridges, tunnels, and approaches. As added by P.L.113-1989, SEC.3.

Sec. 10. When any highway or part of a highway is constructed, reconstructed, or improved, the county executive shall order the auditor to give notice, in accordance with IC 5-3-1, that, on a day to be named by the executive in an order, sealed proposals will be received by the e…

Sec. 13. (a) For the purpose of raising money to pay for the construction, reconstruction, or improvement of a highway, bridge, or tunnel, the county may issue bonds under IC 8-18-22, not to exceed the estimated costs of construction, reconstruction, or improvement and all expens…

Sec. 16. Any highway improved under this chapter becomes a part of the highway system of the county and shall be kept in repair in the same manner as other roads are kept in repair, and is subject to the same statutes governing the repair and maintenance of highways. Formerly: Ac…

Sec. 18. Whenever any highway is completed, the inspector, surveyor, or engineer shall file a sworn statement with the county auditor stating that the highway has been completed according to plans, plats, profiles, specifications, and contract and that the quantity and quality of…

Sec. 19. Any taxpayer may file an objection to the work by filing a sworn statement with the auditor that the road has not been completed according to the plans, plats, profiles, specifications, and contract, stating which item has not been completed. After the objection is filed…

Sec. 2. A county executive may construct new public highways or may reconstruct and improve any existing public highways or parts of those highways with road paving materials. The executive may establish, lay out, alter, widen, vacate, straighten, or change a public highway in co…

Sec. 2.1. (a) In all counties with a population of less than fifty thousand (50,000), any person through whose land any county highway is located may petition the county executive for permission to construct a cattle guard or other device for the purpose of keeping livestock on t…

Sec. 3. If a highway is constructed under this chapter, the right-of-way, or any required drainage courses, approaches, or any land necessary for the construction of a highway, or land necessary to build a bridge or a culvert shall be acquired by the county, either by donation by…

Sec. 39. No material may be used in the construction of a county highway, bridge, or culvert unless the material is equal to the material required and meets all tests and standards required by the department for the building of highways, bridges, or culverts by the department. Fo…

Sec. 40. A county legislative body may adopt ordinances regulating traffic on any highway in the county highway system, subject to IC 9-21. Formerly: Acts 1919, c.112, s.40. As amended by P.L.86-1988, SEC.102; P.L.113-1989, SEC.6; P.L.2-1991, SEC.61.

Sec. 41. (a) The plans and specifications must include all bridges, culverts, and approaches. (b) The amount of the bonds must be enough to cover the expense of bridges, culverts, and approaches, and the contract, when executed, shall include that expense. Formerly: Acts 1919, c.…

Sec. 45. (a) Each county is responsible for the construction, reconstruction, maintenance, and operation of the roads, including the ditches and signs for those roads, making up its southern and eastern boundaries. (b) The county executives of two (2) adjoining counties may enter…

Sec. 46. (a) This section does not apply to an eligible county (as defined in IC 8-16-3.1-1) that complies with the provisions in IC 8-16-3.1-4. (b) A county is responsible for the construction, reconstruction, maintenance, and inspection of a bridge that meets the following requ…

Sec. 15. A county highway right-of-way may not be laid out that is less than twenty (20) feet on each side of the centerline, exclusive of additional width required for cuts, fills, drainage, utilities, and public safety. Formerly: Acts 1905, c.167, s.15; Acts 1961, c.137, s.1; A…

Sec. 15.5. (a) As used in this section, "apparent right-of-way" means the location and width of county highway right-of-way for purposes of use and control of the right-of-way by the county executive. (b) A county executive may establish the apparent right-of-way of a county high…

Sec. 26. (a) Every railroad company may construct its railroad across any stream, water course, road, highway, railroad, or canal that it intersects in a manner that does not interfere with the free use of the road. The railroad company shall restore the stream or water course, r…

Sec. 28. Public and municipally owned utilities are authorized to construct, operate, and maintain their poles, facilities, appliances, and fixtures upon, along, under, and across any of the public roads, highways, and waters outside of municipalities, as long as they do not inte…

Sec. 34. The executive of any county may build or repair any bridge within the corporate limits of any municipality in the county in the same manner and paid for out of the same funds as are other bridges located outside of corporate limits. Formerly: Acts 1905, c.167, s.44. As a…

Sec. 35. (a) Whenever public convenience requires the erection, repair, or purchase of any bridge across a stream forming the boundary line between two (2) or more counties (and in all cases where a stream crosses a public highway forming the boundary line between two (2) or more…

Sec. 47. A person may not challenge any proceedings under this chapter because of an error unless the party is affected by the error. Formerly: Acts 1905, c.167, s.57. As amended by P.L.66-1984, SEC.122; P.L.86-1988, SEC.198.

Sec. 72. Any person aggrieved by any decision of the executive of any county in any proceeding relating to highways may appeal within thirty (30) days to the circuit court, superior court, or probate court of the county by filing a bond. If the proceedings involve more than one (…

Sec. 1. (a) The definitions in this section apply throughout this article. (b) "Aeronautics" means: (1) transportation by aircraft; (2) the operation, construction, repair, or maintenance of aircraft, aircraft power plants and accessories, including the repair, packing, and maint…

Sec. 10. (a) The department may issue certificates of approval to both proposed airport sites and established airports. (b) Any municipality or person desiring to acquire, establish, construct or lease any airport or landing field in this state for the use of airplanes or other a…

Sec. 10.1. (a) For purposes of this section and section 10.2 of this chapter, a "lighter-than-air aircraft" means a gas or hot air filled free balloon, with or without airborne heaters or engines, or any other type of balloon designed to transport persons or goods. (b) The provis…

Sec. 10.2. (a) Any person not meeting the qualifications of section 10.1 of this chapter who uses a provisional aircraft landing site, which has not been issued a certificate of approval from the department, for agricultural application or helicopter operations commits a Class B …

Sec. 10.5. (a) As used in this section, "hospital" means a facility licensed under IC 16-21. (b) The provisions of section 10 of this chapter relating to the department's authority to issue certificates of approval for airport sites apply to a landing site operated by a hospital …

Sec. 12. A person who recklessly prevents or obstructs the department from inspecting an airport as authorized by this chapter commits a Class B misdemeanor. Formerly: Acts 1945, c.360, s.12; Acts 1975, P.L.93, SEC.12. As amended by Acts 1978, P.L.2, SEC.858; Acts 1980, P.L.74, S…

Sec. 14. (a) The department shall encourage the development of public use airports (as defined in 49 U.S.C. 47102). (b) The department shall encourage the utilization and preservation of necessary airport facilities that are included in the National Airport and Airways System Pla…

Sec. 2. It is hereby declared that the purpose of this chapter is to further the public interest and aeronautical progress by providing for the protection and increase of safety in aeronautics; by cooperating in effecting a uniformity of the laws relating to the development and r…

Sec. 7. All sums received from the government of the United States and any agency or department thereof as federal aid for aviation purposes except sums received by municipalities under IC 8-21-8-1(c)(2) shall be credited to the department by the state comptroller and shall be us…