Section 2703 - Acquisition of rights of way of abandoned railroads(a) The county commissioners may take over any abandoned rights of way or bridge of a railroad company or any part thereof for the purpose of relocating any existing or locating a new county road, and they may purchase such abandoned right of way or bridge or such part thereof, as may be necessary for the relocating or locating of said county road, from the owner thereof.(b) Whenever an abandoned right of way or bridge of a railroad company or any part thereof is purchased under the provisions of this section, a county road shall be laid out and located thereon and shall thereafter be constructed, improved and maintained in accordance with law. Any bridge so taken over shall become a county bridge and shall be maintained, rebuilt and repaired accordingly. Amended by P.L. TBD 2018 No. 154, § 115, eff. 12/24/2018.1955, Aug. 9, P.L. 323, § 2703.