Title 31, HIGHWAYS AND BRIDGES

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, …

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 § 31-10-12 . Source: SL 1953, ch 320 , § 3; SDC Supp 1960, § 28.1444; SL 2010, ch 145 , § 91.

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…

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 § 31-10-13 . Source: SL 1953, ch 320 , § 4; SDC Supp 19…

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…

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.

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…

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…

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…

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.

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 , …

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…