Chapter 498. to authorize the construction of a bridge across Trail Creek, in the city of Michigan City, Indiana
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CHAP. 498.— An Act to authorize the construction of a bridge across Trail Creek, in the city of Michigan City, Indiana.June 29, 1888. *Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled*,Michigan City. Ind., may bridge Trail Creek. That the consent of Congress be, and is hereby, granted to the city of Michigan City, a corporation duly organized under the laws of the State of Indiana, to construct, use, operate, and maintain a swing-bridge, with the necessary appurtenances, across Trail Creek, at the intersection of Franklin street in the city of Michigan City with said creek, for 212FIFTIETH CONGRESS.
Sess. I. Chs. 498, 499. 1888. the passage of foot-passengers, animals, and vehicles of all kinds: *Provisos*.Secretary of War to approve plans, etc.*Provided*, That the plans and specifications, with the necessary drawings of said bridge shall be submitted to the Secretary of War for his approval; and until he approves the plan and location of said bridge it shall not be commenced; and should any change be made in the plan of said bridge during the progress of the work thereon such change shall likewise be subject to the approval of the Secretary of War; and said bridge shall be constructed in accordance with the plans and specifications as approved: *Provided*,* also*, That noUnobstructed navigation. bridge shall be commenced under authority of this act until the Secretary of War shall have certified in writing that in his opinion the construction and maintenance of such bridge will not at any time substantially or materially obstruct the ordinary navigation of the said creek: *Provided also*,Tolls.
That if tolls shall be collected for passage or transportation across said bridge, the rates thereof shall be subject to the approval of the Secretary of War, who shall have power to fix said rates at reasonable amounts. Sec. 2. That if the construction of the bridge hereby authorizedCommencement and completion. shall not be commenced within one year from the time this act takes effect, and be completed within three years after its commencement, then this act shall be void, and all rights hereby conferred shall cease and determine.
Sec. 3. That the right to alter, amend, or repeal this act so as toAmendment, etc. prevent or remove any material obstructions to the navigation of said creek, and so as to enforce any of the conditions of this act, is hereby expressly reserved; and any change needful to prevent or remove any such material obstructions shall be made at the expense of said city of Michigan City. Approved, June 29, 1888.