(a) Failure to agree on damages.--A city that has not agreed with an owner regarding damages done, or likely to be done, by the erection of the bridge may take and appropriate the lands and property necessary to erect the bridge. (b) Assessment of damages.--The measure of damages for the taking and appropriation shall be assessed in the same manner and with like proceedings as provided for property taken, injured or destroyed under 26 Pa.C.S. (relating to eminent domain).
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