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IN Code § 8-16-1-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 16. Bridges and Tunnels|Chapter 1. Operation and Financing of State Bridges to Adjoining States|8-16-1-7. Preexisting Ferry Operations

Sec. 7. (a) Prior to the opening for public use of any bridge, the construction of which is authorized by this chapter, the authority shall:(1) purchase the ferry, equipment, franchises, rights, and privileges used in connection with the operation of any ferry which has been in continuous operation for at least fifteen (15) years prior thereto and which is located within two (2) miles of the site of said bridge; and(2) pay the owner therefor a fair cash value.(b) In the event the authority and the owner of such ferry shall be unable to agree upon a fair cash value, the valuation of such property shall be determined in the manner provided by law for the condemnation of property for appropriate county purposes by counties. In the event the owner of such ferry shall not agree to the establishment of such valuation according to the method specified in this subsection, then in such event, the authority shall not be required to purchase such assets from the owner of the ferry.Formerly: Acts 1939, c.79, s.6a; Acts 1957, c.192, s.1. As amended by Acts 1980, P.L.74, SEC.265; P.L.109-1983, SEC.36.
IN Code § 8-16-1-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 16. Bridges and Tunnels|Chapter 1. Operation and Financing of State Bridges to Adjoining States|8-16-1-8. Condemnation

Sec. 8. (a) Whenever it is necessary to condemn property for the purpose of constructing any portion of the bridges or the approaches, or securing rights-of-way for the approaches, the authority may condemn any interest, franchises, easements, rights, or privileges, land, or improvements which may be necessary for the purpose of constructing the bridges, the approaches, or the rights-of-way leading to the approaches.(b) Condemnations shall be in the name of the authority and the method shall be governed by IC 8-23-7. The authority is empowered to exercise the powers of eminent domain as conferred upon the authority by an act of Congress of the United States.(c) No payments of award in any condemnation proceedings or for the costs of proceedings under this chapter or the expenses thereof shall be made except from funds provided under authority of this chapter.(d) Title to property condemned shall be taken in the name of the state.(e) Nothing in this section shall apply to the acquisition of any toll bridge constructed before March 9, 1939.Formerly: Acts 1939, c.79, s.7. As amended by Acts 1980, P.L.74, SEC.266; P.L.109-1983, SEC.37; P.L.18-1990, SEC.145.
IN Code § 8-16-1-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 16. Bridges and Tunnels|Chapter 1. Operation and Financing of State Bridges to Adjoining States|8-16-1-10. Plans and Specifications; Submission; Letting of Contracts for Construction

Sec. 10. (a) Before any bridge shall be constructed under the provisions of this chapter, the authority shall prepare profiles, plans and specifications, and estimates for the construction of such bridge or bridges as they shall designate for construction under the provisions of this chapter.(b) Following the preparation of profiles, plans and specifications, and estimates as provided in subsection (a), the authority shall give notice of the time, place, terms, and conditions for the letting of the contracts for the construction of such bridge or bridges, as is provided by law for the giving of notices for the construction of highways by the department.(c) The authority shall let the contracts for the construction of such bridge or bridges under this chapter in the same manner and under the same conditions as are fixed by law for the letting of contracts for the construction of highways by the department.Formerly: Acts 1939, c.79, s.7b; Acts 1941, c.217, s.5. As amended by Acts 1980, P.L.74, SEC.267; P.L.109-1983, SEC.38; P.L.18-1990, SEC.146.
IN Code § 8-16-1-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 16. Bridges and Tunnels|Chapter 1. Operation and Financing of State Bridges to Adjoining States|8-16-1-12. Control Over Bridges

Sec. 12. The authority shall:(1) operate, maintain, manage, and control such bridges in their entirety;(2) fix the rate of tolls;(3) establish bylaws and, under IC 4-22-2, rules and regulations for the use and operation of said bridges; and(4) select such employees as it deems necessary and fix their compensation.Formerly: Acts 1939, c.79, s.8. As amended by Acts 1980, P.L.74, SEC.268; P.L.109-1983, SEC.39.
IN Code § 8-16-1-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 16. Bridges and Tunnels|Chapter 1. Operation and Financing of State Bridges to Adjoining States|8-16-1-13. Damage to Public Ways or Public Works

Sec. 13. Any public ways or public works damaged or destroyed by reason of the building of such bridges or approaches shall be restored or repaired by the authority and placed in their original condition as near as practicable.Formerly: Acts 1939, c.79, s.9. As amended by Acts 1980, P.L.74, SEC.269; P.L.109-1983, SEC.40.
IN Code § 8-16-1-16 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 16. Bridges and Tunnels|Chapter 1. Operation and Financing of State Bridges to Adjoining States|8-16-1-16. Duty to Fix, Maintain, and Collect Tolls for Use of Bridges

Sec. 16. (a) The authority shall fix, maintain, and collect tolls for the use of any bridge constructed or acquired by purchase pursuant to this chapter (except in the case of a bridge constructed or acquired under authority of section 21 of this chapter) until all bonds payable from the revenues of such bridge have been retired and the interest paid thereon and the Indiana interstate bridge fund or any other fund or funds of the state have been fully reimbursed for amounts expended from such funds for the construction, acquisition, enlargement, extension, or improvement of such bridge. However, after bonds are retired, interest is paid, and all funds are fully reimbursed as required by this subsection, the authority may continue to fix, maintain, and collect tolls for the use of the bridge.(b) The rate of such tolls shall at all times be fixed and maintained by the authority so as to provide funds sufficient to:(1) pay the cost of maintaining, repairing, and operating such bridge, including a prorated share of the expenses of the authority based upon the gross receipts from all bridges constructed or acquired by purchase by the authority under the provisions of this chapter;(2) pay the principal of and the interest on all bonds in accordance with the terms thereof payable from the revenues of such bridge;(3) reimburse each year the Indiana interstate bridge fund or any other funds of the state for expenditures made for the construction, acquisition, enlargement, extension, or improvement of such bridge in an amount equal to four percent (4%) of:(A) the original amount of such expenditures; less(B) any part of such amount reimbursed to such fund or funds by the issuance of bonds pursuant to section 20 of this chapter; and(4) pay interest on amounts so expended from any such funds at such rate as may be deemed proper by the authority.Formerly: Acts 1939, c.79, s.11; Acts 1955, c.323, s.2. As amended by Acts 1980, P.L.74, SEC.272; P.L.109-1983, SEC.43; P.L.386-1987(ss), SEC.14.
IN Code § 8-16-1-17.1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 16. Bridges and Tunnels|Chapter 1. Operation and Financing of State Bridges to Adjoining States|8-16-1-17.1. Toll Bridge Becoming State Highway or Tollway; Reimbursement of Funds; Conveyances

Sec. 17.1. (a) The authority may, after adopting a resolution and after receiving the governor's approval, determine under IC 8-23-7 that any toll bridge constructed or operated by the authority should become a part of the system of state highways free of tolls or become a tollway under IC 8-15-3.(b) A resolution adopted under subsection (a) becomes effective when:(1) all bonds to which the revenues of the toll bridge were pledged for payment, together with all interest, is paid, or a sufficient amount for the payment of all those bonds and the interest to maturity is set aside in trust for the benefit of bondholders; and(2) to the extent authorized by the authority as provided in subsection (d), the Indiana interstate bridge fund or any other fund of the state is reimbursed for amounts expended from the fund for the purposes of this chapter, even if those expenditures were not made in connection with the bridge.(c) Until a resolution is adopted by the authority under subsection (a) and becomes effective under subsection (b), any toll bridge constructed by the authority or its predecessors remains under the jurisdiction of the authority and the authority shall continue to maintain and operate the toll bridge and levy and collect tolls as provided in this chapter. Subject to any agreement entered into by the Secretary of Transportation of the United States, acting by and through the federal highway administrator, and the state, acting by and through the department, tolls on any project may be continued from the date of the payment of the principal of and interest on bonds issued for the construction of the toll bridge.(d) The authority may use revenue received from tolls under subsection (c) to reimburse the Indiana interstate bridge fund or any other state fund for an expenditure made for the purposes of this chapter, whether or not the expenditure was made in connection with the bridge from which the tolls were received. Before reimbursing any fund under this subsection, the authority shall provide for the cost of maintaining, repairing, or operating the toll bridge. If the authority decides to make a reimbursement under this subsection, it shall first fully reimburse all other eligible funds before it may reimburse the interstate bridge fund. After the interstate bridge fund is reimbursed, the authority may transfer revenue received from tolls under subsection (c) to the state for deposit in the state highway fund for use as provided by law.(e) If the authority adopts a resolution under subsection (a) that becomes effective under subsection (b), the toll bridge becomes the property of the state without a deed of conveyance, and the bridge comes under the jurisdiction and control of the department as part of the Indiana state highway system or as a tollway, as designated in the resolution.As added by P.L.386-1987(ss), SEC.15. Amended by P.L.18-1990, SEC.147.
IN Code § 8-16-1-18 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 16. Bridges and Tunnels|Chapter 1. Operation and Financing of State Bridges to Adjoining States|8-16-1-18. Indiana Interstate Bridge Fund

Sec. 18. (a) A special and distinct fund is created to be known as the Indiana interstate bridge fund. Such fund shall be:(1) held in the name of the authority; and(2) administered by the authority.All expenditures therefrom shall be made by the authority.(b) Except as provided in section 15 of this chapter, expenditures from the fund shall be made only for the purpose of:(1) paying the cost of constructing or acquiring, by purchase or condemnation, highway bridges and the approaches thereto, which may be constructed or acquired by authority of this chapter; or(2) paying the cost of enlarging, extending, or improving any such bridge or the approaches thereto.The costs specified in subdivisions (1) and (2) shall include the expense of all engineering, architectural, legal, and other expert service rendered to the authority and other preliminary and incidental expenses. Such payments may be made as such costs are incurred or such services rendered.(c) Any income from such fund or any part of the principal not pledged to the payment of bonds issued by the authority may be used for the purposes set forth in section 4 of this chapter, and the fund shall be reimbursed for any such expenditures out of the proceeds of any bonds issued for the construction or acquisition of any bridge on account of which such expenditures were made.Formerly: Acts 1939, c.79, s.13a; Acts 1947, c.340, s.1; Acts 1963, c.274, s.2; Acts 1971, P.L.100, SEC.3. As amended by Acts 1980, P.L.74, SEC.274; P.L.109-1983, SEC.45.
IN Code § 8-16-1-19 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 16. Bridges and Tunnels|Chapter 1. Operation and Financing of State Bridges to Adjoining States|8-16-1-19. Collection of Tolls; Reimbursement of Funds

Sec. 19. (a) Whenever any bridge is constructed or acquired under this chapter, and the cost thereof paid in whole or in part from the Indiana interstate bridge fund, it shall be the duty of the authority (except in the case of a bridge constructed or acquired under authority of section 21 of this chapter) to fix, maintain, and collect tolls for the use of such bridge from the time of the completion thereof in accordance with section 16 of this chapter.(b) All revenues from a bridge in excess of those required by section 16 of this chapter shall be applied to reimbursement of the Indiana interstate bridge fund in the order and manner provided so that such funds may be fully reimbursed as rapidly as the revenues of such bridge permit.Formerly: Acts 1939, c.79, s.13b; Acts 1947, c.340, s.2; Acts 1955, c.323, s.5. As amended by Acts 1980, P.L.74, SEC.275; P.L.109-1983, SEC.46; P.L.386-1987(ss), SEC.16.
IN Code § 8-16-1-20 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 16. Bridges and Tunnels|Chapter 1. Operation and Financing of State Bridges to Adjoining States|8-16-1-20. Bridge Revenue Bonds; Reimbursing Bridge Fund

Sec. 20. Subject to IC 8-9.5-8-8, the authority is authorized to issue from time to time its bridge revenue bonds for the purpose of reimbursing, in whole or in part, the Indiana interstate bridge fund and any other fund or funds of the state, for sums disbursed for the construction, acquisition, enlargement, extension, or improvement of a bridge under this chapter or for such purpose in combination with any one (1) or more of the purposes authorized by section 14 of this chapter. Such bonds shall be issued in the manner, shall be of the character, and shall be secured and paid as set out in section 14 of this chapter. The authority may sell such bonds in the manner provided in section 14 of this chapter.Formerly: Acts 1939, c.79, s.13c; Acts 1947, c.340, s.3; Acts 1955, c.323, s.6. As amended by Acts 1980, P.L.74, SEC.276; P.L.109-1983, SEC.47.
IN Code § 8-16-1-21 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 16. Bridges and Tunnels|Chapter 1. Operation and Financing of State Bridges to Adjoining States|8-16-1-21. Bridges Substantially Funded by Other Governmental Agencies; Title

Sec. 21. (a) Whenever the authority shall construct or acquire a bridge under authority of section 2 of this chapter, and a substantial part of the cost of such construction or acquisition is contributed by:(1) the government of the United States or any agency thereof;(2) another state;(3) any agency or authority existing under the laws of any other state; or(4) any political or municipal subdivision thereof or any public corporation thereof;then the authority is authorized to pay the share of the entire cost of such purchase or acquisition to be borne by it or by the state of Indiana from the Indiana interstate bridge fund. Any such bridge may be operated as a free bridge without the imposition of any tolls for the use thereof and no reimbursement need be made to the fund.(b) The authority is authorized to enter into such contracts and agreements as it may deem necessary and proper in relation to the construction or acquisition of any such bridge with:(1) the government of the United States or any agency thereof; or(2) any other state, state agency or authority, or political or municipal subdivision or public corporation;which shall so contribute to the cost of the construction or acquisition of any such bridge. Title to any such bridge shall be taken in the name of the state of Indiana and it shall be maintained by the authority.Formerly: Acts 1939, c.79, s.13d; Acts 1947, c.340, s.4. As amended by Acts 1980, P.L.74, SEC.277; P.L.109-1983, SEC.48.
IN Code § 8-16-1-22 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 16. Bridges and Tunnels|Chapter 1. Operation and Financing of State Bridges to Adjoining States|8-16-1-22. Jurisdiction of Authority

Sec. 22. The authority shall have no authority or jurisdiction over any bridge not constructed or acquired by it.Formerly: Acts 1939, c.79, s.14. As amended by P.L.109-1983, SEC.49.
IN Code § 8-16-1-25 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 16. Bridges and Tunnels|Chapter 1. Operation and Financing of State Bridges to Adjoining States|8-16-1-25. Construction of Law

Sec. 25. Sections 2, 4, 5, 9, 10, and 11 of this chapter shall be construed as supplemental to any other statute and shall not repeal or affect any other section of this chapter except as specifically provided, and in the event of any conflict with any other section of this chapter, said other section shall govern and control.Formerly: Acts 1941, c.217, s.7. As amended by P.L.66-1984, SEC.59.
IN Code § 8-16-1-26 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 16. Bridges and Tunnels|Chapter 1. Operation and Financing of State Bridges to Adjoining States|8-16-1-26. Bridge Constructed Under Chapter and Crossing Wabash River

Sec. 26. (a) This section applies only to a bridge that:(1) was constructed under this chapter; and(2) crosses the Wabash River.(b) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, a bridge subject to this section does not become a part of the system of state highways free of tolls or a tollway under IC 8-15-3 when bonds are retired and all funds fully reimbursed.(c) Money collected for the use of a bridge subject to this section shall be allocated to the authority and used for the following purposes:(1) Operation of the toll bridge facility.(2) Maintenance of the toll bridge facility.(3) A reserve fund for future toll bridges over the Ohio River to be located within the same county in which the bridge subject to this section is located.As added by P.L.386-1987(ss), SEC.17.
IN Code § 8-16-1-27 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 16. Bridges and Tunnels|Chapter 1. Operation and Financing of State Bridges to Adjoining States|8-16-1-27. Bob Cummings Lincoln Trail Bridge at Cannelton

Sec. 27. (a) This section applies to the Bob Cummings Lincoln Trail Bridge at Cannelton.(b) This subsection applies notwithstanding sections 16, 17.1, and 19 of this chapter. On January 1, 1988, without a deed of conveyance, the bridge becomes the property of the state, toll free, and a part of the state highway system.(c) The department shall negotiate with Kentucky for the purpose of making an agreement for the maintenance of the bridge.(d) The agreement described in this section must include the terms of the agreement set forth in the NINETEENTH provision of the interstate agreement entitled "AGREEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF BRIDGES OVER THE OHIO RIVER IN THE MAUCKPORT, INDIANA-BRANDENBURG, KENTUCKY AREA AND THE CANNELTON, INDIANA-HAWESVILLE, KENTUCKY AREA AND APPROACHES THERETO" (approved August 8, 1963), to the effect that when one (1) or both of the bridges described in the agreement become toll free, the costs of the maintenance program shall be borne fifty percent (50%) by the Commonwealth of Kentucky and fifty percent (50%) by the state of Indiana.(e) The agreement described in this section must provide that the bridge shall be maintained through a program to preserve, repair, and restore the bridge with its elements to its original designed or accepted standard, and to offset the effects of weather, organic growth, deterioration (aging, material failure, design and construction faults), traffic wear, damage, and vandalism. The bridge's elements include such items as travelway surfaces, shoulders, roadsides, drainage, drainage facilities, signs, markings, lighting, and fixtures. The maintenance program must include bridge inspection, snow and ice removal, cleaning, painting, repairing, and replacement of rails, floors, stringers, and beams.(f) Notwithstanding subsection (b), after December 31, 1987, and until Indiana and Kentucky make an agreement as described in this section, the toll for an automobile is twenty-five cents ($0.25). The department shall set tolls for vehicles other than automobiles that are:(1) at rates that when added to the revenue from automobile tolls will yield enough revenue to offset the operating costs of the bridge; and(2) are proportionate to the tolls for vehicles other than automobiles that are in effect on April 1, 1987.As added by P.L.386-1987(ss), SEC.18. Amended by P.L.18-1990, SEC.148.
IN Code § 8-16-1-28 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 16. Bridges and Tunnels|Chapter 1. Operation and Financing of State Bridges to Adjoining States|8-16-1-28. Matthew E. Welsh Toll Bridge at Mauckport

Sec. 28. (a) This section applies to the Matthew E. Welsh Toll Bridge at Mauckport.(b) This subsection applies notwithstanding sections 16, 17.1, and 19 of this chapter. On July 1, 1992, without a deed of conveyance, the bridge becomes the property of the state, toll free, and a part of the state highway system.(c) The department shall negotiate with Kentucky for the purpose of making an agreement for the maintenance of the bridge.(d) The agreement described in this section must include the terms of the agreement set forth in the NINETEENTH provision of the interstate agreement entitled "AGREEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF BRIDGES OVER THE OHIO RIVER IN THE MAUCKPORT, INDIANA-BRANDENBURG, KENTUCKY AREA AND THE CANNELTON, INDIANA-HAWESVILLE, KENTUCKY AREA AND APPROACHES THERETO" (approved August 8, 1963), to the effect that when one (1) or both of the bridges described in the agreement become toll free, the cost of the program described in subsection (c) shall be borne fifty percent (50%) by the Commonwealth of Kentucky and fifty percent (50%) by the state of Indiana.(e) The agreement described in this section must provide that the bridge shall be maintained through a program to preserve, repair, and restore the bridge with its elements to its original designed or accepted standard, and to offset the effects of weather, organic growth, deterioration (aging, material failure, design and construction faults), traffic wear, damage, and vandalism. The bridge's elements include such items as travelway surfaces, shoulders, roadsides, drainage, drainage facilities, signs, markings, lighting, and fixtures. The maintenance program must include bridge inspection, snow and ice removal, cleaning, painting, repairing, and replacement of rails, floors, stringers, and beams.(f) Notwithstanding subsection (b), after June 30, 1992, and until Indiana and Kentucky make an agreement as described in this section, the bridge is not toll free and the rates in effect on June 30, 1992, continue to be in effect.As added by P.L.386-1987(ss), SEC.19. Amended by P.L.18-1990, SEC.149.
IN Code § 8-16-2-0.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 16. Bridges and Tunnels|Chapter 2. Interstate Toll Bridges|8-16-2-0.5. Applicability

Sec. 0.5. This chapter does not apply to a project under IC 8-15.5 or IC 8-15.7 that is located within a metropolitan planning area (as defined by 23 U.S.C. 134) and that connects the state of Indiana with the commonwealth of Kentucky.As added by P.L.85-2010, SEC.23.