Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 10, 2026

Title 23 - Highways last revised: Jan 02, 2026
§ 650.809 - Movable span bridges.

A fixed bridge shall be selected wherever practicable. If there are social, economic, environmental or engineering reasons which favor the selection of a movable bridge, a cost benefit analysis to support the need for the movable bridge shall he prepared as a part of the preliminary plans.

authority: 23 U.S.C. 119,144,and
cite as: 23 CFR 650.809