# Policy on the Safety of Railroad Bridges
> **Federal Railroad Administration** · Amendment to Final Statement of Agency Policy. · Published 2009-01-13 · Effective 2009-02-12 · 74 FR 1605
## Document
- **Document number:** E9-436
- **Category:** railroad-safety
- **Sub-agency:** Federal Railroad Administration
- **Federal Register citation:** 74 FR 1605
- **CFR reference:** 49 CFR 213
- **Publication date:** 2009-01-13
- **Effective date:** 2009-02-12
- **DOT docket:** Docket No. FRA-2008-0158
## Abstract

FRA is amending its statement of agency policy on the safety of railroad bridges. The policy outlines suggested criteria for railroads to use to ensure the structural integrity of bridges that carry railroad tracks. This amendment adds provisions that will guide railroads in developing their own implementing programs that will ensure conformity with the provisions of this policy.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2009/01/13/E9-436/policy-on-the-safety-of-railroad-bridges)
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