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Rule2026-08254

Repealing Certain Bridge Load Capacity Evaluation Requirements

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Published
April 28, 2026
Effective
May 28, 2026

Issuing agencies

Transportation DepartmentFederal Railroad Administration

Abstract

This rule eliminates the Federal requirement that defines the process a track owner must follow when scheduling the evaluation of bridges with no load capacity determination. The requirement was intended as a transitional measure to phase in compliance after the bridge safety regulations became effective and is no longer necessary because the regulations have been in effect for almost 15 years and the transitional period for compliance has ended.

Indexed from Federal Register on April 28, 2026.

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