Chapter 32. To extend the times for commencing and completing the construction of certain bridges, and for other purposes
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CHAP. 32.— An Act To extend the times for commencing and completing the construction of certain bridges, and for other purposes. June 20, 1929.[[S. 1453](/us/bill/71/s/1453).][[Public, No. 16](/us/pl/71/16).] *Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled*,
(a)That the timesBridges.Missouri River.Time extended for constructing, across, between Council Bluffs, Iowa, and Omaha, Nebr.Vol. 45, p. 733. for commencing and completing the construction of the bridge across the Missouri River, between Council Bluffs, Iowa, and Omaha, Nebraska, authorized to be built by the city of Council Bluffs, Iowa, and the city of Omaha, Nebraska, or either of them, by the Act of Congress approved May 24, 1928, are hereby extended one and three years, respectively, from the date of the approval hereof.
(b)That the times for commencing and completing the constructionOuachita River.Time extended for constructing, across, at Calion, Ark.Vol. 45, p. 308. of a bridge across the Ouachita River at or near Calion, Arkansas, authorized to be built by the State Highway Commission of Arkansas, by the Act of Congress approved March 12, 1928, as amended by Act approved May 25, 1928, are hereby extended one and three years, respectively, from the date of approval hereof.
(c)That the times for commencing and completing the constructionRed River.Time extended for constructing, across, at Garland City, Ark.Vol. 45, p. 742. of a bridge across the Red River at or near Garland City, Arkansas, authorized to be built by the State Highway Commission of Arkansas by the Act of Congress approved May 25, 1928, are hereby extended one and three years, respectively, from the date of approval hereof.
(d)That the times for commencing and completing the constructionWhite River.Time extended for constructing, across, at Clarendon, Ark.Vol. 45, p. 972.*Post*, p. 386. of a bridge across the White River at or near Clarendon, Arkansas, authorized to be built by the State Highway Commission of Arkansas, by the Act of Congress approved May 29, 1928, are hereby extended one and three years, respectively, from the date of approval hereof.
(e)That the times for commencing and completing the constructionWhite River.Time extended for constructing, across, at Augusta, Ark.Vol. 45, p. 757. of a bridge across the White River at or near Augusta, Arkansas, authorized to be built by the State Highway Commission of Arkansas by the Act of Congress approved May 26, 1928, are hereby extended one and three years, respectively, from the date of approval hereof.
(f)That the times for commencing and completing the constructionWhite River.Time extended for constructing, across, at Cotter, Ark.Vol. 45, p. 470. of a bridge across the White River at or near Cotter, Arkansas, authorized to be built by the State Highway Commission of Arkansas by the Act of Congress approved May 1, 1928, are hereby extended one and three years, respectively, from the date of approval hereof.
(g)That the times for commencing and completing the constructionOhio River.Time extended for constructing, across, at Shawneetown, Ill.Vol. 45, p. 478.*Post*, p. 1490. of a bridge across the Ohio River at or near Shawneetown, Gallatin County, Illinois, and a point opposite thereto in Union County, Kentucky, authorized to be built by the Act of Congress entitled “An Act authorizing J. L. Rowan, his heirs, legal representatives, and assigns, to construct, maintain, and operate a bridge across the Ohio River at or near Shawneetown, Illinois,” approved May 1, 1928, are hereby extended one and three years, respectively, from May 1, 1929.
(h)That the times for commencing and completing the constructionDetroit River.Time extended for constructing, across, at Stony Island, Mich.Vol. 45, p. 620. of a bridge across the Detroit River at or near Stony Island, Wayne County, State of Michigan, authorized to be built by the Act of Congress entitled “An Act authorizing the Detroit River Canadian Bridge Company, its successors and assigns, to construct, 30maintain, and operate a bridge across the Detroit River at or near Stony Island, Wayne County, State of Michigan,” approved May 21, 1928, are hereby extended one and three years, respectively, from May 21, 1929.
(i)Perdido Bay.Time extended for constructing, across, at Inerarity Point, Fla.Vol. 45, p. 771. That the times for commencing and completing the construction of a bridge across Perdido Bay at or near Inerarity Point in Escambia County, Florida, to the mainland of Baldwin County, Alabama, authorized to be built by the Act of Congress entitled “An Act authorizing the Northwest Florida Corporation, its successors and assigns, to construct, maintain, and operate a bridge across Perdido Bay, at or near Inerarity Point in Escambia County, Florida, to the mainland of Baldwin County, Alabama,” approved May 26, 1928, are hereby extended one and three years, respectively, from May 26, 1929.
(j)Tombigbee River.Time extended for constructing, across, at Aberdeen, Miss.Vol. 45, p. 59. That the times for commencing and completing the construction of the bridge across the Tombigbee River at or near Aberdeen, in Monroe County, Mississippi, authorized to be built by the board of supervisors of Monroe County, by the Act of Congress approved February 8, 1928, are hereby extended one and three years, respectively, from the date of approval hereof.
(k)Wabash River.Illinois and Indiana, may bridge, at Vincennes.*Post*, p. 777. That the States of Illinois and Indiana be, and are hereby, authorized to construct, maintain, and operate a free highway bridge and approaches thereto across the Wabash River, at a point suitable to the interests of navigation, at or near Vincennes, Construction.Vol. 34, p. 84.in accordance with the provisions of an Act entitled “An Act to regulate the construction of bridges over navigable waters,” approved March 23, 1906. Right to acquire real estate, etc., for location, approaches, etc.There is hereby conferred upon the States of Illinois and Indiana all such rights and powers to enter upon lands and to acquire, condemn, occupy, possess, and use real estate and other property needed for the location, construction, operation, and maintenance of such bridge and its approaches as are possessed by railroad corporations for railroad purposes or by bridge corporations for bridge purposes Condemnation proceedings.in the States in which such real estate or other property is situated, upon making just compensation therefor, to be ascertained and paid according to the laws of such States, and the proceedings therefor shall be the same as in the condemnation or expropriation of property for public purposes in such States.
(l)Tampa Bay.Time extended for bridging, from Pinellas Point to Piney Point, Fla.Vol. 45, p. 405. That the times for commencing and completing the construction of a bridge across Tampa Bay from Pinellas Point to Piney Point, Florida, authorized to be built by the Act of Congress approved April 5, 1928, by Herman Simmonds, junior, his heirs, legal representatives, and assigns, are hereby extended one and three years, respectively, from the date of approval hereof.
(m)Cumberland River.Tennessee may bridge, between Sumner and Wilson Counties.*Post*, p. 172. That the consent of Congress is hereby granted to the highway department of the State of Tennessee to construct, maintain, and operate a bridge and approaches thereto across the Cumberland River, at a point suitable to the interests of navigation, on the projected Gallatin-Martha Road, between Sumner and Wilson Construction.Vol. 34, p. 84.Counties, in the State of Tennessee, in accordance with the provisions of the Act entitled “An Act to regulate the construction of bridges over navigable waters,” approved March 23, 1906, and subject to the conditions and limitations contained in this Act. Rates of toll applied to operation, sinking fund, etc.If tolls are charged for the use of such bridge, the rates of toll shall be so adjusted as to provide a fund sufficient to pay the reasonable cost of maintaining, repairing, and operating the bridge and its approaches under economical management and to provide a sinking fund authorized by the law of the State of Tennessee which provides for the construction of the bridge to be built under this Act, which shall be sufficient to amortize the bonds issued under the laws 31of Tennessee as soon as possible under reasonable charges but within a period of not to exceed twenty-five years from the completion thereof. After a sinking fund sufficient for such amortization shallMaintenance as free bridge, etc., after amortizing costs. have been so provided, such bridge shall thereafter be maintained and operated free of tolls, or the rates of toll shall thereafter be so adjusted as to provide a fund of not to exceed the amount necessary for the proper maintenance, repair, and operation of the bridge and its approaches under economical management. AnRecord of expenditures and receipts. accurate record of the costs of the bridge and its approaches, the expenditures for maintaining, repairing, and operating the same, and of the daily tolls collected shall be kept and shall be available for the information of all persons interested.
(n)That the consent of Congress is hereby granted to the highwayCumberland River.Tennessee may bridge, in Cheatham County. department of the State of Tennessee to construct, maintain, and operate a bridge and approaches thereto across the Cumberland River, at a point suitable to the interests of navigation, on the projected Charlotte-Ashland City Road, in Cheatham County, in the State of Tennessee, in accordance with the provisions of the ActConstruction.Vol. 34, p. 84. entitled “An Act to regulate the construction of bridges over navigable waters,” approved March 23, 1906, and subject to the conditions and limitations contained in this Act. If tolls are charged for the use of such bridge, the rates of tollRates of toll applied to operation sinking fund, etc. shall be so adjusted as to provide a fund sufficient to pay the reasonable cost of maintaining, repairing, and operating the bridge and its approaches under economical management and to provide a sinking fund, authorized by the law of the State of Tennessee which provides for the construction of the bridge to be built under this Act, which shall be sufficient to amortize the bonds issued under such Act as soon as possible under reasonable charges but within a period of not to exceed twenty-five years from the completion thereof. AfterMaintenance as free bridge, etc., after amortizing sinking fund. a sinking fund sufficient for such amortization shall have been so provided, such bridge shall thereafter be maintained and operated free of tolls, or the rates of toll shall thereafter be so adjusted as to provide a fund of not to exceed the amount necessary for the proper maintenance, repair, and operation of the bridge and its approaches under economical management. An accurate record of the costs ofRecord of expenditures and receipts. the bridge and its approaches, the expenditures for maintaining, repairing, and operating the same, and of the daily tolls collected shall be kept and shall be available for the information of all persons interested.
(o)That the consent of Congress is hereby granted to the highwayCumberland River.Tennessee may bridge, between Gainesboro and Granville.*Post*, p. 173. department of the State of Tennessee to construct, maintain, and operate a bridge and approaches thereto across the Cumberland River, at a point suitable to the interests of navigation, between Gainesboro and Granville in the county of Jackson, in the State ofConstruction.Vol. 34, p. 84. Tennessee, in accordance with the provisions of the Act entitled “An Act to regulate the construction of bridges over navigable waters,” approved March 23, 1906, and subject to the conditions and limitations contained in this Act. If tolls are charged for the use of such bridge, the rates of tollRates of toll applied to operation fund, etc. shall be so adjusted as to provide a fund sufficient to pay the reasonable cost of maintaining, repairing, and operating the bridge and its approaches under economical management, and to provide a sinking fund authorized by the law of the State of Tennessee which provides for the construction of the bridge to be built under this Act, which shall be sufficient to amortize the bonds issued under the law of Tennessee, as soon as possible under reasonable charges, but within a period of not to exceed twenty-five years from the completionMaintenance as free bridge, etc., after amortizing sinking fund. thereof. After a sinking fund sufficient for such amortization shall have been so provided, such bridge shall thereafter be maintained 32and operated free of tolls, or the rates of toll shall thereafter be so adjusted as to provide a fund of not to exceed the amount necessary for the proper maintenance, repair, and operation of the bridge and Record of expenditures and receipts.its approaches under economical management. An accurate record of the costs of the bridge and its approaches, the expenditures for maintaining, repairing, and operating the same, and of the daily tolls collected, shall be kept and shall be available for the information of all persons interested. Sec. 2. The right to alter, amend, or repeal this Act is hereby expressly reserved. Approved, June 20, 1929.