Who owns a the walls and sidewalk below a freeway?

Question

We're received a ticket for drawing with sidewalk chalk on a freeway underpass wall. Nothing rude, quotes from Ralph Waldo Emerson in fact. Does a city own that property or is it part of the Federal land holdings?

Answer 1

Oooooohh, now you are getting technical. Why not talk to a civil engineer, or civil architect. They will know.

or to the city/state Land Management Offices?

Interesting question.

However, all unsolicited 'art' is considered graffitti' and will be cited by the 'powers that be' and you may have to pay a fine and remove said stuff. Sorry. Mark up your own fence in future, or paint your car with words. . .there are ways to make a statement without violating private or public property.