Interpretation of expressions relating to bridgesN.I.
8.—(1) In this Order—
(a)references to a bridge include so much of any street as gives access to the bridge and any embankment, retaining wall or other work or substance supporting or protecting that part of the street; and
(b)“bridge authority” means the authority, body or person in whom a bridge is vested.
(2) In this Order, “major bridge works” means works for the replacement, reconstruction or substantial alteration of a bridge.
(3) Where a street is carried or crossed by a bridge, any statutory right to place apparatus in the street includes the right to place apparatus in, and attach apparatus to, the structure of the bridge; and other rights to execute works in relation to the apparatus extend accordingly.
References in this Order to apparatus in the street include apparatus so placed or attached.