state aid programs an introduction to: local bridge replacement program local road improvement
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State Aid Programs
An Introduction to:
Local Bridge Replacement Program
Local Road Improvement
Local Bridge Replacement ProgramFunding OptionsFederalState AidState Transportation Funds (Bridge
Bond)Town Bridge AccountLocal
TOTAL HIGHWAY USERS FUND
(2007 dollars used in this slide)
Minnesota Highway Users Tax Distribution Fund
Collection Costs and Refunds to DNR, Public
Safety, Revenue, Administration, etc.
$31,768,578
Special 5% Distribution$75,640,663
Regular Distribution$1,437,172,598
Special 5%
Town Bridge Account 16%
Town Road Account 30.5%
Flexible Highway Account 53.5%
Regular 95%
Trunk Highway Fund 62%
County State Aid Highway Fund 29%
Municipal State Aid Street Fund 9%
Highway Users Fund – Special 5%
(2007 dollars used in this slide)
Special 5% - $75,640,663
Town Bridge Account 16%
Town Road Account 30.5%
Flexible Highway Account 53.5%
Town Bridge Account
$12,102,506
Town Road Account
$23,288,007
Flexible Highway Account
$40,849,456
1. Distributed to counties based on needs
2. Used for the replacement of deficient township bridges
1. Distributed to counties based on:• township road mileage open to traffic at
least 8 months/year• formula adopted by individual county
boards
2. Used for township road construction and maintenance
1. Municipal Turnback Account – not apportioned to municipalities, but used for the restoration of former Trunk Highways now designated MSASs
2. County Turnback Account - not apportioned to counties, but used for the restoration of former Trunk Highways now designated as CSAHs
3. Trunk Highway Fund - used for state road construction and engineering costs
Local Bridge Replacement Program ProcessFederal Funds: Area Transportation
Partnership/Project (ATP) Selection in each district
State Aid: County/City program Bridge Bond: County/City/Twp program Town Bridge Account: County/Twp
program working with townships
Master Bridge Replacement Priority ListShould be updated annually by
resolution of the County BoardUsed for legislative hearings to support
bridge bond fundingEstimated costs and program year
Federal Funds
To be eligible, the bridge must:Have a clear span of at least 20 feetBe structurally deficient or functionally
obsoleteHave a sufficiency rating of less than 50
Best source for large expensive structures
State Transportation Funds(Bridge Bond)To be eligible, the bridge must:Be located on local road and owned by
a city, county or township, andBe at least 10 feet long, have a
sufficiency rating of 80 or less, and be structurally deficient or functionally obsolete
State Transportation Funds(Bridge Bond)If these requirements are not met, the bridge
can be eligible if: Matching federal-aid bridge funds have been awarded It is hydraulically deficient A road-in-lieu is available (costs to replace the structure
are used) Structure is being abandoned
Requires preliminary engineering studies and extensive evaluation
Funding Levels
CSAH/MSAS - 50/50 split with State Aid funds
County and city bridge not on State Aid system – 100% of eligible items
Township bridges if town bridge balance is used first
All use of State Transportation Funds are dependent on the
state legislature providing appropriations for this
program!
Town Bridge Funds
Located on township road and owned by the township
Townships coordinate bridge replacements with the County Engineer
County Engineer prioritizes replacements based on structural or functional condition, local priority, and availability of Town Bridge funds or other state funds
Town Bridge Funds
To be eligible, the bridge must:Be at least ten feet long, with sufficiency
rating of 80 or less, and replaced with another bridge
Be hydraulically deficientRoad-in-lieu of bridge can be
constructed to eliminate bridge – bridge must be abandoned after the project
Costs covered by Town Bridge Funds 100% of bridge structure or culvert costs Approach grading and bridge removal costs
over $10,000 Engineering costs over $10,000 or 100% of
engineering costs if your net tax capacity is less than $300,000
100% of the costs to abandon a bridge or build a road-in-lieu of a bridge, up to the cost of the replacement bridge
Application for Bridge Funds
Bridge must be included in local agency’s bridge construction program by board resolution, and the resolution submitted to State Aid
State Transportation fund grant application must be completed, approved by the DSAE, and submitted to State Aid Program Engineer
When Funds are ApprovedBonding bill signed into session law
Funds are awarded based on first-come/first-served basis with priority given to load posted, closed, fracture critical, emergency, and structure size
Plans approvedFederal match is the first priorityBoard resolution accepting the grant
terms
Local Road Improvement ProgramThree accounts are used to fund local
roads:Trunk Highway Corridor ProjectsRoutes of Regional SignificanceRural Road Safety
Trunk Highway Corridor Projects AccountUsed as a loan to cities, counties and
roadsAssists with paying the local share of
TH projects that are not fully funded with state and federal funds
Routes of Regional SignificanceApplies to all local roadsUsed as a grant for expenditures to cities,
towns and countiesUsed for constructing or reconstructing city
streets, county highways or town roads with statewide or regional significance not fully funded through other sources
Application on state aid website
Routes of Regional SignificanceCriteria for eligibility under this program: Local road construction, reconstruction or
reconditioning project A minor collector or higher (some exceptions) Be ready for bid by a specified date Have a minimum expected life of 10 years Be located on a CSAH, MSAS, county road,
city street, or township road and owned by the city, county or township
Rural Road SafetyUsed as a grant for counties to assist in
paying for projects on county state aid highways
For projects intended primarily to reduce traffic crashes, deaths, injuries, and property damage
Eligibility is based on the project’s ability to reduce the frequency and severity of crashes
Rural Road Safety
To be eligible under this program, the project must:
Be located on a designated CSAH or county road Reduce or eliminate a safety deficiency that will
reduce crashes, deaths, injuries, or property damage
Employ a safety strategy identified in MN’s Strategic Highway Safety Plan
Be ready for bid by a specified date
Application Process
To apply for a local road improvement grant, provide the following information: State Aid application form Map showing project location and limits Letters and resolutions of support
Submit applications to DSAE