# Policy on the Safety of Railroad Bridges
> **Federal Railroad Administration** · Final Statement of Agency Policy. · Published 2000-08-30 · Effective 2000-09-29 · 65 FR 52667
## Document
- **Document number:** 00-22152
- **Category:** railroad-safety
- **Sub-agency:** Federal Railroad Administration
- **Federal Register citation:** 65 FR 52667
- **CFR reference:** 49 CFR 213
- **Publication date:** 2000-08-30
- **Effective date:** 2000-09-29
- **DOT docket:** Docket No. RST-94-3, Notice No. 2
## Abstract

FRA issues a final statement of policy for the safety of railroad bridges. FRA establishes suggested criteria for railroads to use to ensure the structural integrity of bridges that carry railroad tracks. This final statement of policy reflects minor changes following public comment on the interim statement of policy published April 27, 1995, at 60 FR 20654.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/08/30/00-22152/policy-on-the-safety-of-railroad-bridges)
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