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Pennsylvania Statutes Title 36 P.S. Highways and Bridges § 3013. Bridges over interstate and other limited access highways

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) Bridges with sidewalks.--When a bridge is built with a sidewalk or a concrete barrier is installed, modified or rehabilitated on a bridge with a sidewalk over an interstate or other limited access highway, the department shall install protective fencing.

(b) Bridges without sidewalks.--When a bridge is built without a sidewalk or a concrete barrier is installed, modified or rehabilitated on a bridge without a sidewalk over an interstate or other limited access highway, the department, as part of its preliminary design process, shall consider installation of protective fencing at all of the following locations:

(1) On an overpass near a school, playground or other site where it would be expected that the overpass would be frequently used by children.

(2) On an overpass in an urban area used exclusively by pedestrians and not easily kept under surveillance by police.

(3) On an overpass where experience relating to nearby structures indicates a need for protective fencing.

(4) On an overpass where there have been incidents of objects being dropped or thrown from the overpass and where increased surveillance, warning signs or apprehension of offenders has not effectively alleviated the problem.

(c) Exceptions.--The provisions of subsection (a) shall not apply if:

(1) a protective barrier is required on the bridge; or

(2) the fencing would obstruct scenic views of the area, and the local government for the municipality in which the bridge is located:

(i) decides that fencing must not be placed on the bridge;

(ii) provides a statement to the department that there have been no incidents of objects being dropped from the bridge onto traffic; and

(iii) agrees that local law enforcement will monitor the bridge.

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