§ 527. Acquisition of interstate bridges by public agencies; amount of damages

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After the completion of any interstate toll bridge constructed by an individual, firm, or corporation, as determined by the Secretary of Transportation, either of the States in which the bridge is located, or any public agency or political subdivision of either of such States, within or adjoining which any part of such bridge is located, or any two or more of them jointly, may at any time acquire and take over all right, title, and interest in such bridge and its approaches, and any interest in real property for public purposes by condemnation or expropriation.

If at any time after the expiration of five years after the completion of such bridge the same is acquired by condemnation or expropriation, the amount of damages or compensation to be allowed shall not include good will, going value, or prospective revenues or profits, but shall be limited to the sum of

(1)the actual cost of constructing such bridge and its approaches, less a reasonable deduction for actual depreciation in value;

(2)the actual costs of acquiring such interests in real property;

(3)actual financing and promotion costs, not to exceed 10 per centum of the sum of the cost of constructing the bridge and its approaches and acquiring such interests in real property; and

(4)actual expenditures for necessary improvements.

(Aug. 2, 1946, ch. 753, title V, § 504, 60 Stat. 848; Pub. L. 97–449, § 2(d)(1), Jan. 12, 1983, 96 Stat. 2440.)

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Aug. 2, 1946, ch. 753
60 Stat. 848
Pub. L. 97–449, § 2(d)(1)
96 Stat. 2440
Pub. L. 97–449
Section 6(g)(6)(C) of Pub. L. 89–670
section 6(g)(6)(C) of Pub. L. 89–670

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§ 527

Acquisition of interstate bridges by public agencies; amount of damages

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ActAug. 2, 1946, ch. 753

Stat.60 Stat. 848

Pub. L.Pub. L. 97–449, § 2(d)(1)

Stat.96 Stat. 2440

Pub. L.Pub. L. 97–449

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