### Question
What is the definition of public road?


### Answer
The definition of **public road** is as follows in *23 U.S.C. § 101*:

> any road or street under the jurisdiction of and maintained by a public authority and open to public travel

#### Citation:
  - *23 U.S.C. § 101*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 1-FEDERAL-AID HIGHWAYS > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

