The word “bridge” as used in this chapter shall be any structure not less than five feet (5?) in width. Any structure less than five feet (5?) in width lying in any highway now being or hereafter becoming a part of the state highway system shall be constructed, repaired or reconstructed at the expense of the state.

History of Section.
P.L. 1912, ch. 846, § 9; G.L. 1923, ch. 97, § 21; G.L. 1938, ch. 74, § 18; G.L. 1956, § 24-8-27.