Section 67. Construction of bridges by municipal corporations

The common
  council of any city may provide by ordinance for the erection of a lift,
  hoist or swing bridge over a canal at any street in such city, on  plans
  and  specifications  approved  by the commissioner of transportation. If
  the commissioner of transportation shall consent  to  such  erection  he
  shall  file  such  consent  with  the clerk of such common council. Such
  bridge shall be built, operated and maintained under the supervision and
  control of the commissioner of transportation, but  at  the  expense  of
  such  city  or  of  the property adjudged by the common council to be so
  benefited.