48:5-24.Ā  Bridges to become property of states after fifty years
If the state, acting jointly with any adjoining state, shall not have purchased a bridge constructed by a company organized under this article at theĀ  expiration of fifty years after the opening of the bridge for public use, theĀ  bridge together with the necessary approaches and appurtenances shall becomeĀ  the property of such states for public use without cost or expense to theĀ  states and the right, title and interest of the company shall cease.
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