Section 83 Of Article 2. California Transportation Commission From California Streets And Highways Code >> Division 1. >> Chapter 1. >> Article 2.

. Any public street or highway or portion thereof which is within the boundaries of a state highway, including a traversable highway adopted or designated as a state highway, shall constitute a part of the right of way of such state highway without compensation being paid therefor, and the department shall have jurisdiction thereover and responsibility for the maintenance thereof.