Ohio Rev. Code § 5593.22: Operation and maintenance of bridges by bridge commission exempt from taxation.

The exercise of the powers granted by Chapter 5593. of the Revised Code, is, in all respects, for the benefit of the people of the state, for the increase of their commerce and prosperity, and for the improvement of their health and living conditions, and as the operation and maintenance of bridges by a bridge commission constitutes the performance of essential governmental functions, the commission shall not be required to pay any taxes or assessments upon any bridge or upon any property acquired or used by the commission under Chapter 5593. of the Revised Code, or upon the income therefrom, and the bonds issued under such chapter, their transfer, and the income therefrom, including any profit made on the sale thereof, shall at all times be free from taxation within the state.