Section 9

Section 9. Whenever any bridge shall be purchased or condemned under this act, the municipality shall control, maintain, and use the said bridge as a public bridge; but it shall have power to charge tolls or rentals, for the use thereof, from railway, telephone, and telegraph companies, and other persons making a use thereof for other than ordinary public foot and vehicle travel: Provided, That where contracts exist between such persons and the owners of the bridge, such contracts shall be preserved for the benefit of the municipality and shall be assigned thereto.