N.Y. Canal Law § 63: Maintenance by state of alteration to certain highway bridges not state owned

§ 63. Maintenance by state of alteration to certain highway bridges

not state owned. When in the canalization of a natural waterway to form

a part of the canal system it has been or may be necessary to alter an

existing highway bridge spanning the canalized portion of the waterway,

the maintenance and repair of the additional or new part or parts of

such bridge structure which may have been or may be necessary in

altering the bridge to meet the requirements of navigation, shall be an

obligation of the state. The commissioner of transportation shall have

supervision and direction over such maintenance or repairs, the cost of

which shall be defrayed from moneys appropriated for the improvement,

maintenance and repair of the canal system.