1. (a) On request of any local authority, the State Highway Administration shall investigate and, on its own initiative, it may investigate any bridge or other elevated structure that is a part of a highway.

2. (b) If it determines that the structure cannot safely withstand the weight of vehicles traveling at the maximum speed limit otherwise permitted by this subtitle, the State Highway Administration shall:

   1. (1) Establish the maximum speed limit that the structure can safely withstand; and
   2. (2) At each approach to the structure, place or permit the placement of a suitable sign stating the maximum speed limit.
3. (c) A maximum speed limit established under this section is effective when posted on appropriate signs giving notice of the limit.

Added by Acts 1977, c. 14, § 2, eff. July 1, 1977. Amended by Acts 1993, c. 214; Acts 2004, c. 150, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2004.

Formerly Art. 66 ½, § 11-806.