county bridges falling down sdacc – county commissioners spring workshop thursday, march 17, 2011

County Bridges County Bridges Falling DownFalling Down

SDACC – County Commissioners SDACC – County Commissioners Spring WorkshopSpring Workshop

Thursday, March 17, 2011Thursday, March 17, 2011

Noël J. ClocksinLocal Government Engineer

Involved in all county road and bridge projects, STIP programming, technical assistance, project management, design guidance, etc.

SDDOT/Local Transportation Programs700 East Broadway AvenuePierre, SD 57501Phone: (605)773-4256 FAX: (605)773-4870E-mail: [email protected]

SDDOT – Local Transportation SDDOT – Local Transportation Programs (LTP)Programs (LTP)

AeronauticsAeronautics Local Government Local Government RailroadsRailroads Transit Transit

LTP Program ManagerLTP Program ManagerBruce LindholmBruce Lindholm

605-773-7045605-773-7045

Local Government SectionLocal Government Section

Bridge Replacement/RehabilitationBridge Replacement/Rehabilitation Bridge InspectionsBridge Inspections County RoadsCounty Roads GrantsGrants Urban SystemsUrban Systems Consultant ServicesConsultant Services

What signs?What signs?

How did that happen??How did that happen??

Local Bridge StatisticsLocal Bridge Statistics

3987 Structures (NBIS Length)3987 Structures (NBIS Length) 1085 Structurally Deficient & Sufficiency 1085 Structurally Deficient & Sufficiency

Ratings ≤ 80Ratings ≤ 80 Nearly two-thirds of county structures Nearly two-thirds of county structures

need treatment. (2008 Local Roads need treatment. (2008 Local Roads Needs Study)Needs Study)

Life-span of BridgesLife-span of Bridges

Bridge Inspection ProgramBridge Inspection Program All Highway Bridges Located on Public Roads All Highway Bridges Located on Public Roads

Required to be InspectedRequired to be Inspected Federal Codified RegulationFederal Codified Regulation

• Title 23 Section 650 Subpart C – National Bridge Inspection Title 23 Section 650 Subpart C – National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS)Standards (NBIS)

NBIS QualificationsNBIS Qualifications• Public Road Definition - 23 USC 101 (a) (27) “…..The term Public Road Definition - 23 USC 101 (a) (27) “…..The term

‘public road’ means any road or street under the jurisdiction ‘public road’ means any road or street under the jurisdiction of and maintained by a public authority and open to public of and maintained by a public authority and open to public travel.”travel.”

• Length – A structure is considered a bridge when its length, Length – A structure is considered a bridge when its length, measured along the center of the roadway, is more than 20’ measured along the center of the roadway, is more than 20’ from abutment to abutment, or extreme ends of openings for from abutment to abutment, or extreme ends of openings for multiple boxes and pipes where the clear distance between multiple boxes and pipes where the clear distance between the openings is less than half of the smaller opening.the openings is less than half of the smaller opening.

NBIS LengthNBIS Length

Bridge Inspection ProgramBridge Inspection Program

FundingFunding 80% Federal Bridge Funds80% Federal Bridge Funds 20% Local Match20% Local Match

LTP Bridge Inspection EngineerLTP Bridge Inspection Engineer

Cody AxlundCody Axlund

605-773-3390605-773-3390

Bridge Inspection ProgramBridge Inspection Program Annual Sufficiency Report – SpringAnnual Sufficiency Report – Spring


Individual Structure Individual Structure Repair Repair RecommendationsRecommendations

Out of sight, out of mind….Out of sight, out of mind….


Consequences of Unaddressed RecommendationsConsequences of Unaddressed Recommendations

Consequences of DebrisConsequences of Debris

FundingFunding

Local Local Federal Highway Bridge Funds via Federal Highway Bridge Funds via

SDDOTSDDOT ER / FEMAER / FEMA

Federal Highway Bridge Federal Highway Bridge Replacement & Rehabilitation Replacement & Rehabilitation

Program - LocalProgram - Local

$7.9 million annually (50% of Total) $7.9 million annually (50% of Total) 66 Counties66 Counties All CitiesAll Cities

20% Local Match Required 20% Local Match Required

Local Bridges in Statewide Local Bridges in Statewide Transportation Improvement Transportation Improvement

Program (STIP)Program (STIP) 219 Structures Currently Programmed 219 Structures Currently Programmed 25 Projects Let Annually via this Program25 Projects Let Annually via this Program 2018 / 2019 First Years with Available 2018 / 2019 First Years with Available

Funding (Depends on Structure Cost)Funding (Depends on Structure Cost) Important to have “Reservations”Important to have “Reservations”

Local Bridge ProgramLocal Bridge Program

Funding BreakdownFunding Breakdown 80% Federal Bridge Funds80% Federal Bridge Funds 20% Local Match – cash20% Local Match – cash

PurposePurpose Replacement or Rehabilitation of Eligible Replacement or Rehabilitation of Eligible

StructuresStructures


Eligible StructuresEligible Structures Must be NBIS LengthMust be NBIS Length Must be a “Candidate” in PONTISMust be a “Candidate” in PONTIS

• ReplacementReplacement• RehabilitationRehabilitation

Federal Aid & Non-Federal Aid RouteFederal Aid & Non-Federal Aid Route


Replacement Structure TypesReplacement Structure Types BridgesBridges Box CulvertsBox Culverts Metal PipeMetal Pipe Low-Water CrossingsLow-Water Crossings

Rehabilitation TypesRehabilitation Types Deck ReplacementDeck Replacement Abutment ReplacementAbutment Replacement Etc.Etc.


DetailsDetails Eligible CostsEligible Costs

• Preliminary EngineeringPreliminary Engineering• ConstructionConstruction• Construction EngineeringConstruction Engineering

Ineligible CostsIneligible Costs• Grading Beyond “Touch Down” PointsGrading Beyond “Touch Down” Points• Right-of-Way Right-of-Way • UtilitiesUtilities• Final Surfacing Off of Structure (includes Curb & Gutter, Final Surfacing Off of Structure (includes Curb & Gutter,

Sidewalk)Sidewalk)• FencingFencing


Details (continued)Details (continued) Required Process Due to Federal Standards & Required Process Due to Federal Standards &

RegulationsRegulations• Design by Consultant Selected from SDDOT Retainer ListDesign by Consultant Selected from SDDOT Retainer List

3-Party Work Order3-Party Work Order Scope of Services by SDDOTScope of Services by SDDOT Federal & SDDOT Design RequirementsFederal & SDDOT Design Requirements

• Environmental Coordination by SDDOTEnvironmental Coordination by SDDOT 404 Permit Required – Application by SDDOT404 Permit Required – Application by SDDOT

• Geotechnical Investigation by SDDOTGeotechnical Investigation by SDDOT• Bid Letting by SDDOTBid Letting by SDDOT• Construction Administration by SDDOTConstruction Administration by SDDOT


Details (continued)Details (continued) Required DocumentsRequired Documents

• Resolution Signed by Local CommissionResolution Signed by Local Commission Contains Maintenance Agreement LanguageContains Maintenance Agreement Language

• SDDOT Right-of-Way Forms RequiredSDDOT Right-of-Way Forms Required Approved by SDDOT ROW, Legal, and FHWAApproved by SDDOT ROW, Legal, and FHWA

• Certifications for Utilities, ROW, and Letting Certifications for Utilities, ROW, and Letting AuthorizationAuthorization

Local InvolvementLocal Involvement Prioritization of StructuresPrioritization of Structures Selection of Consultant from SDDOT RetainerSelection of Consultant from SDDOT Retainer Structure Type SelectionStructure Type Selection Letting AuthorizationLetting Authorization Construction PhaseConstruction Phase



Project TimingProject Timing 2 – 3 Years (“Normal” Projects)2 – 3 Years (“Normal” Projects)

• Survey, Hydraulics, Design, ReviewsSurvey, Hydraulics, Design, Reviews• Environmental CoordinationEnvironmental Coordination• On-site Inspection (TS&L)On-site Inspection (TS&L)• Right-of-WayRight-of-Way


What if Priorities Change??What if Priorities Change?? Federal Funding Not AuthorizedFederal Funding Not Authorized

• No ProblemNo Problem Federal Funding AuthorizedFederal Funding Authorized

• Codified Federal RegulationsCodified Federal Regulations ““10-Year” Regulation10-Year” Regulation ““Inactivity” RegulationInactivity” Regulation


When Does Federal Funding Get When Does Federal Funding Get Authorized??Authorized?? Once a Consultant is SelectedOnce a Consultant is Selected

Where do we go from here?Where do we go from here?

Make a Plan – PrioritizeMake a Plan – Prioritize Skeleton System – Main RoutesSkeleton System – Main Routes Traffic Volume and TypeTraffic Volume and Type

• ADTADT• Cars vs. TrucksCars vs. Trucks

Road UseRoad Use• Farm to MarketFarm to Market• Emergency Vehicles (Ambulance, Fire)Emergency Vehicles (Ambulance, Fire)• School Bus RouteSchool Bus Route

Where do we go from here?Where do we go from here?

ToolsTools Bridge Inspection ReportsBridge Inspection Reports Proper SigningProper Signing Proper MaintenanceProper Maintenance Program Eligible StructuresProgram Eligible Structures Commit Portion of BudgetCommit Portion of Budget