§ 33.2-374 — Special Structure Program

Virginia § 33.2-374

• Jurisdiction: Virginia
• Title 33.2: Highways and Other Surface Transportation Systems
• Subtitle II: Modes of Transportation: Highways, Bridges, Ferries, Rail, and Public Transportation
• Ch. 3: Highway Systems
• Art. 5: Allocation of Highway Funds

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A. For purposes of this section, "special structure" means very large, indispensable, and unique bridges and tunnels identified by the Commissioner and approved by the Commonwealth Transportation Board.

B. The General Assembly declares it to be in the public interest that the maintenance, rehabilitation, and replacement of special structures in the Commonwealth occur timely as to provide and protect a safe and efficient highway system.

C. The Board shall establish a program for the maintenance, rehabilitation, and replacement of special structures in the Commonwealth. With the assistance of the Department of Transportation, the Board shall develop and maintain a plan for the maintenance, rehabilitation, and replacement of special structures in the Commonwealth. The plan shall cover at a minimum a 30-year period and shall be updated biennially no later than November 1 of each even-numbered year.

D. The Board shall use the funds allocated in §§ 33.2-1524 and 33.2-1530 to the Special Structure Fund pursuant to § 33.2-1532 for maintenance, rehabilitation, and replacement of special structures to implement the plan developed pursuant to subsection C.

Legislative History

2020, cc. 1230, 1275.