N.Y. Highway Law Section 57
Maintenance by state of canal bridge approaches

Where a waterway which is a part of the canal system of the state intersects a state highway which is maintained adjacent to such intersection pursuant to this article, the pavement and shoulders of the approaches to the bridge structure carrying such highway across such waterway and the area formerly occupied by any such bridge which has been removed and replaced by a fill by the state commissioner of transportation, shall be considered eligible for maintenance under this chapter, providing such approach or fill has, in the opinion of the commissioner of transportation, been properly graded in connection with the construction of the canal system of the state. The commissioner of transportation may at any time make an order directing that such section of highway become a part of the system of state highways in such county, and thereafter the pavement and shoulders of such approach shall be maintained as a state highway. Such order shall be served upon the chairman of the board of supervisors and a certified copy thereof shall be filed in the office of the county clerk and one in the office of the state comptroller. In maintaining such section of highway the commissioner of transportation may lay such type of pavement as in his opinion is advisable.

Source: Section 57 — Maintenance by state of canal bridge approaches, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/HAY/57 (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Apr. 19, 2025).

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Property for highways, bridges and other highway uses and purposes to be acquired by acquisition 30
Acquisition by the state of property required for the construction and reconstruction of state highways and structures thereon 31
Exchange of reservation lands of the Seneca Nation of Indians 38
Contracts for construction or improvement of highways 39
Patented material or articles 40
Authority of commissioner of transportation with respect to the performance of contracts for construction, reconstruction or improvement ... 41
Maintenance of highways after preliminary work pending permanent paving 42
Maintenance of detours during construction 42–A
Establishment of temporary detours when state highways are being maintained or repaired 43
Intersections, grading and paving on county roads and town highways at intersection with and during construction or reconstruction of sta... 44
Acceptance of state highways when completed 45
Entry upon adjacent lands and streams 46
State highways in villages 47
Connecting highways in villages 48
State highways of additional width and increased cost at expense of town 49
Improvement of state highways at expense of county or at the joint expense of such county and any city, village or town 50
Petition for improvement of highway where a street surface railroad is laid 51
Repair of highways at railroad crossings 52
Permits for work within the state highway right of way 53
Highways and bridges on Indian reservations 53–A
Highways on Indian reservations 54
Sidewalks along improved state highways 54–A
Reestablishment of approaches to private lands 55
Emergency aid for control of snow and ice in municipalities 56
State to maintain roads improved by state appropriations under special laws 57
Maintenance by state of canal bridge approaches 58
Liability of state for damages 59
Additional width, different type of construction or other additional work under repair or reconstruction contracts 60
Sprinkling 61
Payment by counties of a portion of the cost of construction under repair contracts 62
Improvement of alignment and of dangerous conditions on repair work 63
Discontinuance of part of highway due to grade crossing elimination 64
Maintenance by state of certain improved roads and highways 65
Lands may be sold or leased 66
Replacement water sources
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Accessed:
Apr. 19, 2025

Last modified:
Sep. 22, 2014

§ 57’s source at nysenate​.gov

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