49 C.F.R. § 237.5
Definitions.
Cite as 49 C.F.R. § 237.5 (2026)
For the purposes of this part—
Bridge modification
means a change to the configuration of a railroad bridge that affects the load capacity of the bridge.
Bridge repair
means remediation of damage or deterioration which has affected the structural integrity of a railroad bridge.
Railroad bridge
means any structure with a deck, regardless of length, which supports one or more railroad tracks, or any other undergrade structure with an individual span length of 10 feet or more located at such a depth that it is affected by live loads.
Track owner
means a person responsible for compliance in accordance with § 237.3.
- Cross-references to the CFR
- 237.3.