Section 2612 - Bridges on boundary between two counties(a) Whenever any bridge provided for by this article is on the boundary line between two counties or within one-fourth of a mile therefrom and necessary for the accommodation of the inhabitants of both counties, the commissioners of such counties shall act jointly in the exercise of all powers conferred upon them and in the performance of all duties imposed upon them. Except in a county of the second class A, whenever a petition of residents or taxpayers is required, such petition shall be made by the required number of petitioners in each county in relation to a boundary bridge under this section to the county commissioners of their county. Whenever any other petitions are required, such petitions shall be made to the county commissioners in each of such counties. Each of the boards of county commissioners shall act on such petitions and shall communicate its approval or disapproval to the other board.(b.1) If one of the counties is a county of the second class A, and whenever the appointment of viewers or inspectors is required, the court of each county shall appoint a full number of viewers or inspectors and order a view in the manner and with like powers, duties and procedure provided for in the case of public roads. The total number thereof shall act together in the view or inspection and shall make a joint report and recommendations to each court. Exceptions to the report of viewers may be filed in and appeals therefrom made to the courts of either county, in which case the courts of the two counties sitting together shall hear and determine the same. Whenever publication of notice is required, the publications shall be made in each county. The approval of both boards of commissioners and of both courts shall be necessary in order to authorize any action requiring such approval.(c) Whenever publication of notice is required, such publication shall be made in each county. The approval of both boards of commissioners shall be necessary in order to authorize any action requiring such approval.(d) Whenever the procedure provided in Article XXIV of this act is to be followed, such procedure shall be carried out only in and by the county in which the lands, other property or materials entered upon, taken or damaged are located and the damages shall be paid by such county only.(e) Any such bridge shall be a joint county bridge. All costs and expenses pertaining to such bridge and the maintenance thereof shall be borne by the two counties, jointly, in such proportions as shall be agreed upon, from time to time, by the commissioners thereof.(f) For the purposes of this section, "joint county bridge" shall include a bridge over the boundary line between two counties constructed or proposed to be constructed as part of the laying out, alteration or vacation of roads intended to form a continuous highway from one county to another. Amended by P.L. TBD 2018 No. 154, § 111, eff. 12/24/2018.1955, Aug. 9, P.L. 323, § 2612. Amended 1981, May 1, P.L. 25, No. 11, § 3, imd. effective.