§ 21-806
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§21–806.
(a)On request of any local authority, the State Highway Administration shall investigate and, on its own initiative, it may investigate any bridge or other elevated structure that is a part of a highway.
(b)If it determines that the structure cannot safely withstand the weight of vehicles traveling at the maximum speed limit otherwise permitted by this subtitle, the State Highway Administration shall:
(1)Establish the maximum speed limit that the structure can safely withstand; and
(2)At each approach to the structure, place or permit the placement of a suitable sign stating the maximum speed limit.
(c)A maximum speed limit established under this section is effective when posted on appropriate signs giving notice of the limit.