{"code":"SHC","codeName":"Streets and Highways Code","section":"1397","citation":"Sts. & Hy. Code, § 1397","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 2. COUNTY HIGHWAYS [900. - 1757.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/streets-and-highways-code/division-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 5. County Bridges and Subways [1300. - 1436.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/streets-and-highways-code/division-2/chapter-5"},{"name":"ARTICLE 3. Joint Bridges [1390. - 1404.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/streets-and-highways-code/division-2/chapter-5/article-3"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1935, Ch. 29.","effective":null,"html":"<p>If a navigable body of water is the boundary line between counties, the boards of such counties may join in the construction of a free county bridge upon the terms to which they agree. In the event of a failure to agree, either county may build a bridge and retain control thereof.</p>","text":"If a navigable body of water is the boundary line between counties, the boards of such counties may join in the construction of a free county bridge upon the terms to which they agree. In the event of a failure to agree, either county may build a bridge and retain control thereof.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/streets-and-highways-code/joint-bridges-1397","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}