Bridges Act 1530
| Act of Parliament | |
| Long title | An Acte concernyng the amendement of Bridges in Highe Wayes. |
|---|---|
| Citation | 22 Hen. 8. c. 5 |
| Territorial extent | England and Wales |
| Dates | |
| Royal assent | 31 March 1531 |
| Commencement | 16 January 1531 |
| Repealed | 1 April 1965 |
| Other legislation | |
| Amended by | |
| Repealed by | London Government Act 1963 |
Status: Repealed | |
| Text of statute as originally enacted | |
The Bridges Act 1530 (22 Hen. 8. c. 5), sometimes called the Statute of Bridges, was an act of the Parliament of England passed in 1531 to ensure the upkeep of bridges, which at the time were usually made of wood and required regular maintenance in order to keep them open.
Section 3 of the act ceased to have effect by virtue of section 311 of, and schedule 23 to, the Highways Act 1959 (7 & 8 Eliz. 2. c. 25). The whole Act was repealed by section 312(2) of, and Schedule 25 to, the Highways Act 1959 (except as it related to non-trunk roads in Greater London). The repeal effected by section 312(2) of the Highways Act 1959 was extended to Greater London by section 16(2) of, and paragraph 70 of schedule 6 to, the London Government Act 1963.