Section 31-14-32 - Inspection of bridges by county highway superintendent--Report required.
31-14-32. Inspection of bridges by county highway superintendent--Report required. It shall be the duty of the county highway superintendent at reasonable intervals to make a thorough inspection of each and every existing bridge in the county. Such inspection shall consist of a thorough examination of the whole structure for any conditions affecting the life and safety of the bridge such as faulty design, neglect of maintenance, excessive loading, development of cracks, conditions of footing, etc. The county highway superintendent shall make a report of the conditions of each such bridge as he finds it, together with recommendation for repairs, stating the date of inspection, and shall cause the same to be filed in the office of the county auditor who shall refer the matter to the board of county commissioners at their next regular or special meeting.
Source: SL 1919, ch 333, § 37; SDC 1939, § 28.1414.