### Question
What is the definition of bridge owner?


### Answer
The definition of **bridge owner** is as follows in *33 U.S.C. § 511*:

> any State, county, municipality, or other political subdivision, or any corporation, association, partnership, or individual owning, or jointly owning, any bridge, and, when any bridge shall be in the possession or under the control of any trustee, receiver, trustee in a case under title 11, or lessee, such terms shall include both the owner of the legal title and the person or the entity in possession or control of such bridge

#### Citation:
  - *33 U.S.C. § 511*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 11-BRIDGES OVER NAVIGABLE WATERS > SUBCHAPTER II-ALTERATION OF BRIDGES**

