---
kind: "section"
citation: "49 C.F.R. § 237.5"
title: "49"
number: "237.5"
heading: "Definitions."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/49/237.5"
---

# §237.5. Definitions.


For the purposes of this part—

Bridge modification means a change to the configuration of a railroad bridge that affects the load capacity of the bridge.

Bridge repair means remediation of damage or deterioration which has affected the structural integrity of a railroad bridge.

Railroad bridge means any structure with a deck, regardless of length, which supports one or more railroad tracks, or any other undergrade structure with an individual span length of 10 feet or more located at such a depth that it is affected by live loads.

Track owner means a person responsible for compliance in accordance with [§ 237.3](/cfr/49/237.3.md).


## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 20102-20114; 28 U.S.C. 2461 note; and 49 CFR 1.89.

### Source

Source: 75 FR 41302, July 15, 2010, unless otherwise noted.