Title 31 — HIGHWAYS AND BRIDGES
36 chapters · 798 sections in this title.
SDCL § 31-10-1 Definition of terms
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Terms used in this chapter mean: (1) "Bridge," a structure, including supports, erected over a depression or an obstruction, as water, highway, or railway, the structure having a length measured along the center of the roadway of more than twenty feet between undercopings of abut…
SDCL § 31-10-10 Liability for payments limited to state highway fund
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The State of South Dakota is under no obligation to make any payments on account of any agreement entered into under §§ 31-10-2 to 31-10-11 , inclusive, out of any fund other than the state highway fund. Source: SL 1947, ch 132 , § 6; SDC Supp 1960, § 28.1430; SL 2010, ch 145 , §…
SDCL § 31-10-11 Contract for purchase by department--Prior appraisal
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Before the department enters into any contract for the purchase of any bridge, under the provisions of §§ 31-10-2 to 31-10-11 , inclusive, an appraisal shall be made of the bridge and its approaches, or the portion of the bridge and approach thereto situate in this state. No cont…
SDCL § 31-10-12 Toll bridges--Acceptance of title by state--Conditions
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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 …
SDCL § 31-10-13 Toll-free operation of acquired bridge
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Subsequent to the acceptance of title to and responsibility for that portion of any bridge, in the manner set forth in § 31-10-12 , the department may operate the bridge, in conjunction with the proper governmental authority of an adjoining state, free of tolls. Source: SL 1953, …
SDCL § 31-10-14 Maintenance of acquired bridge
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The department shall repair and maintain and assume ownership of that part of any bridge situated within the State of South Dakota after acceptance as provided in §
SDCL § 31-10-15 Operation cost of acquired bridge--Payment from state highway fund
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The cost of operation and maintenance of that part of any bridge situated within the State of South Dakota after acceptance, as provided in § 31-10-12 , shall be paid by the department out of the state highway fund. Source: SL 1953, ch 320 , § 4; SDC Supp 1960, § 28.1445; SL 2010…
SDCL § 31-10-16 Agreements with adjoining state to share operational cost
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The department may enter into a reciprocity agreement and any other agreement with the proper governmental authorities of an adjoining state for the sharing of the cost of joint operation, repair, and maintenance pursuant to §
SDCL § 31-10-2 Boundary state highway bridge and bridge defined
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For the purposes of §§ 31-10-2 to 31-10-11 , inclusive, the following terms mean: (1) "Boundary state highway bridge," a highway bridge over a stream, river, or lake on the boundary line between the State of South Dakota and an adjoining state, which bridge is located or to be lo…
SDCL § 31-10-3 Acquisition and maintenance of boundary state highway bridges
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The department may acquire by purchase or condemnation, construct, and maintain boundary state highway bridges. Source: SL 1947, ch 132 , § 2; SDC Supp 1960, § 28.1426; SL 2010, ch 145 , § 82.
SDCL § 31-10-4 Condemnation proceedings
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In the purchase, acquisition, construction, or maintenance under §§ 31-10-2 to 31-10-11 , inclusive, of any boundary state highway bridge or approaches thereto, the department may purchase, or institute and maintain proceedings for the condemnation of the necessary right-of-way t…
SDCL § 31-10-5 Contracts with adjoining states, persons, or corporations
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The Department of Transportation may enter into agreements or contracts with the proper authorities of the states which adjoin the State of South Dakota, subdivisions of such states, or companies, corporations, or persons relative to the purchase or condemnation, construction, or…
SDCL § 31-10-6 Acquisition or construction of bridge--Adjoining state to furnish proportionate share
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The department may not purchase, acquire by condemnation, or construct any bridge under the provisions of §§ 31-10-2 to 31-10-11 , inclusive, until such time as the adjoining and contracting state furnishes its proportionate share of the purchase price or cost of construction, or…
SDCL § 31-10-7 Highway funds used for boundary line bridge
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All expenditures under and by virtue of the provisions of §§ 31-10-2 to 31-10-11 , inclusive, shall be paid out of the funds of the Department of Transportation. Source: SL 1947, ch 132 , § 4; SDC Supp 1960, § 28.1428.
SDCL § 31-10-8 Collection of tolls--Duration--Credit to state highway fund
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Any bridge purchased or constructed under §§ 31-10-2 to 31-10-11 , inclusive, shall be free from tolls. However, tolls may be collected on the traffic crossing the bridge until such time as the net sum of tolls so collected plus funds paid as provided in §§ 31-10-6 and 31-10-7 , …
SDCL § 31-10-9 Agreement for purchase or construction--Payments--Interest
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Any agreement entered into under §§ 31-10-2 to 31-10-11 , inclusive, by the department, for the purchase or construction of any bridge, may provide for one or more annual payments, but not exceeding ten. A reasonable rate of interest may be paid on deferred installments to be pai…