Pennsylvania Statutes Title 16 P.S. Counties § 5804. Taking of lands

Whenever in the construction of a bridge lands are taken in any county joining in such construction and damages are sustained by the owner or owners of such lands, the county commissioners in the county where the lands are located, when possible, shall enter into an agreement with such owner or owners as to the amount of damages to be paid to such owner or owners. If a satisfactory agreement cannot be made as to said damages, they shall be ascertained and paid in the manner and subject to the restrictions and procedure provided in Article XXVI of this act.  1 The damages shall, in either event, be paid by the county in which the lands are located.