Section NR 320.02 - Applicability(1) BRIDGES AND CULVERTS PLACEMENT. This chapter applies to construction, placement and maintenance of bridges and culverts in or over navigable waterways as regulated under s. 30.123, Stats. Any person that intends to construct, place or maintain a bridge or culvert in or over any navigable waterway shall comply with all applicable provisions of this chapter and any permit issued under this chapter. Note: A permit that is granted under this chapter does not constitute review or authorization of floodplain effects. Where bridge or culvert activities occur in a mapped floodplain, permits will be required from the local municipality. The permittee shall assume all responsibility and liability for any direct or indirect damage caused or resulting from the presence of the bridge or culvert.
(2) MUNICIPAL HIGHWAY BRIDGES. (a) Municipalities are not required to obtain a permit or approval pursuant to s. 30.10, 30.12 or 31.23, Stats., prior to constructing a municipal highway bridge. However, municipal highway bridges cannot obstruct navigation. All municipal highway bridges shall be constructed or reconstructed in accordance with standards developed under s. 84.01, Stats. Note: Municipal highway bridges must continue to meet local floodplain zoning requirements.
(3) STATE HIGHWAY BRIDGES. Intrastate and interstate bridges constructed pursuant to ss. 84.11 and 84.12, Stats., are subject to the control and supervision over the navigable waters of the state conferred by law upon the department. State highway bridges constructed pursuant to ss. 84.11 and 84.12, Stats., will be reviewed and approved by the department in accordance with interdepartmental liaison procedures established by the department and the department of transportation for the purpose of minimizing adverse environmental impacts under the procedures established in s. 30.2022, Stats.Wis. Admin. Code Department of Natural Resources NR 320.02
CR 04-084: cr. Register April 2005 No. 592, eff. 5-1-05.