Local Bridge Programctt.mtu.edu/sites/default/files/resources/bridge2017/c03_cooper.pdf · 2016 Bridge Applications 363 Applications Received $300 million in applications (15% increase)

Local Agency Bridge Program

2017 Bridge Conference

Local Bridge Program Summary

FY 2016- 113 Local Bridge Projects Let to Contract: Total

= $62 million- 115 Total Projects = $63 million

Local Bridge Program Summary

FY 2016- 113 Local Bridge Projects Let to Contract: Total

= $62 million- 115 Total Projects = $63 million

Project Breakdown- 41 Replacement Projects = $38 million- 11 Rehabilitation Projects = $10 million- 63 PM Projects = $15 million

Local Bridge Inventory Condition

Local Bridge Inventory Condition2016 Bridge Applications 363 Applications Received $300 million in applications (15% increase) ~ $48

million in funding (Same past 10yrs) 89 Projects selected for FY 2019 Replacement – 29 Projects Rehab/PM - 60 Projects

“Mix of Fixes” – improves long term bridge condition vs replacement only

Local Bridge Inventory ConditionBut…………..How long will it take and at what

cost to replace 900+ Poor/Serious/Critical Local Bridges?

Approx. 2 million sqft of Poor/Serious/Critical Deck area.

Estimating $300 per sqft of deck plus approach cost ($200,000 per structure)

Local Bridge Inventory ConditionBut…………..How long will it take and at what

cost to replace 900+ Poor/Serious/Critical Local Bridges?

Approx. 2 million sqft of Poor/Serious/Critical Deck area.

Estimating $300 per sqft of deck plus approach cost ($200,000 per structure)

Total Replacement Estimate - $800 million Local Bridge Program Budget - $48 million

Local Bridge Inventory Condition 16+ years to replace 900 bridges! Assumes spending all LB funds on replacement No bridges in the Fair category will move to

Poor Current Selection Mix “Mix of fixes” - 60% Replace/40% Rehab/PM by

dollars. Current rate to replace 900 bridges……

Local Bridge Inventory Condition 16+ years to replace 900 bridges! Assumes spending all LB funds on replacement No bridges in the Fair category will move to

Poor Current Selection Mix “Mix of fixes” - 60% Replace/40% Rehab/PM by

dollars. Current rate to replace 900 bridges……

27 years to replace 900 Poor/Serious/Critical Bridges!

Local Bridge Inventory Condition Local Bridge Program did not receive any

additional funds from the $1.2 Billion State Transportation bill.

Encourage the Local Agencies to dedicate a portion of the new funding they received thru ACT 51 to bridge replacement.

The Local Bridge Program can not adequately fund all the local bridge needs.

Local Bridge Funding

Local Bridge Program Federal Funds

Off-System federal funds $18.4 million

State Funds½ cent of gas tax $27.1 million

~$48 million Total (incl. 5% Local Match) Budget has been almost flat for past decade

Local Bridge Funding

$1.2 billion in new State Road funding – Act 51 Distribution 39% Counties - $468 million 22% Cities/Villages - $264 million

Annual distribution when fully implemented in 2021.

Relaying on Locals to fund additional bridge projects with new Local Funds.

2017 Call For Applications

Sent out February 6th to CRA and MML – Call for FY 2020 Construction

Deadline – May 1, 2017

2017 Call For Applications

Sent out February 9th to CRA and MML – Call for FY 2020 Construction

Deadline – May 1, 2017

“Call For Projects” Location: www.michigan.gov/mdot, Doing Business, Local Agency Program, Bridge Program, Call For Projects

http://www.michigan.gov/mdot

Call For Applications

Application limit – 5 Total Multiple PM’s count as 1 Application

No limit on structures in multiple PM applicationBundle for cost effectiveness

Minimize Mob and Traffic Control costsGood Estimate Range for PM App - $150k-500k

PM projects are often underestimated Use estimating worksheets Factor in unknowns and small quantities


Application limit – 5 Total Multiple PM’s count as 1 Application

No limit on structures in multiple PM applicationBundle for cost effectiveness

Minimize Mob and Traffic Control costsGood Estimate Range for PM App - $150k-500k

PM projects are often underestimated Use estimating worksheets Factor in unknowns and small quantities

PM’s selected by RBC consensus – Not by Points

Call For ApplicationsCommon application errors

ADT - Outdated Route Classification incorrect Load Rating and Posting Codes incorrect/outdated

Item 64F is used to determine Load Capacity & Cond. points SI&A Posted Loading not matching bridge site posting Lack detail in item condition description Lack work recommendations Cost Estimates to low

Especially PM projects


Key Items to include in Applications Complete Narrative Current Resolution Public Utility relocation costs Detailed Cost Estimates – Use Worksheets


Key Items to include in Applications Complete Narrative Current Resolution Public Utility relocation costs Detailed Cost Estimates – Use Worksheets Proper Scoping of Work

Rehabilitation and PM projects Replacements – Don’t underestimate size of new bridge

Applications - Due May 1, 2017

How to Increase Application Rating

Look for additional sources of funding STP, Safety, Economic Development, etc.

Increase the Local Agencies funding share – Ex. - 5% to 10% or more

Closed bridges – consider removing bridge and cul-da-sac road.

Bundling PM applications Ideas to conserve Local Bridge Program

Funds – “Innovative Ideas”

Innovative Solutions

Need “Innovative Ideas” to reduce bridge costs. Repair options for box beam bridges Concrete/Aluminum Box Culverts Timber bridges where appropriate GRS-IBS bridges Combine multiple projects into one proposal.

Need to be creative in reducing bridge replacement/rehab costs.










Research ProjectMDOT and Wayne State University

Developing Std. Plans/Details for Single Span Bridges

Use Life Cycle Cost to Determine:Most Cost Effective Design Ease of Construction Long Term Serviceability/Longevity

Focus GroupsDesigners, Contractors, Local Bridge Owners

and Fabricators

Research Project Objectives Reduce cost/time for Design Increase serviceability Lower Life Cycle Costs Reduce Construction costs with Plan

Standardization Improve Quality Control (QC)

Research Project Objectives Education seminars for Local Agencies

and Consultants

Timeline Start – Jan. 2016 – Finish - March 2018

Education seminars: Feb/Mar - 2018

Bridge Application - Financial Points Bridge Application Rating Sheet -100 pt. max 64 points calculated 36 points voted - Regional Bridge Council

Financial Points – calculated category MTF funds Miles of Roadway SFT of Bridge Deck Population

Financial Point Changes Bridge Application Rating Sheet Financial

Points Reduced from 30 to 22 max points in 2010 8 to 12 point difference between highest and

lowest local agency financial points Can be less than 1 point difference between

applications. 2016 – Replacement projects – 10

applications had 6 point difference.

Financial Points Changes Local Bridge Advisory Board (LBAB) voted in

Nov. 2016 to reduce Financial Points from 22 to 16 max points. 2 points to ADT (Calculated) – 17 points max 4 points to Discretionary Project Value (Voted) –

8 points max 5 to 9 point difference between highest and

lowest local agency financial points

Financial Points Changes Financial Point Difference: High vs Low Bay: Old: 10 pts New: 5 pts Grand: Old: 8 pts New: 6 pts Metro: Old: 12 pts New: 9 pts North: Old: 8 pts New: 3 pts SW: Old: 9 pts New: 5 pts Superior: Old: 12 pts New: 8 pts University: Old: 9 pts New: 6 pts

Financial Factors

Design - QC/QA Requirement

FHWA and MDOT review of Local design consultant QC/QA Establish MDOT/Local Bridge Design QC/QA

One page QC/QA certification document Page 20 of Bridge Program ApplicationMust be completed prior to obligation of funds

Design - QC/QA Requirement

FHWA and MDOT review of Local design consultant QC/QA Establish MDOT/Local Bridge Design QC/QA

One page QC/QA certification document Page 20 of Bridge Program ApplicationMust be completed prior to obligation of funds

FHWA and MDOT developing Programmatic review of MDOT and Local bridge designs.

Design - QC/QA

Bridge Asset Management

Transportation Asset Management Council (TAMC)

Bridge Asset Management TrainingDivide Workshop into 2 classes

Technical – Engineers/Consultants Non-Technical – Managers/Road Commissioners

Technical Focus on developing Bridge Asset Management Plan Participants use their own inventory to develop asset

management plan.

Bridge Asset Management Bridge Asset Management

Non-Technical Focus on overview of Bridge Asset Management Participants will understand the concepts and

importance of asset management for their bridge networks.

Each class targets a specific group Classes are more efficient use of time - Webinar Classes are tailored to specific audiences Technical Class – Leave with practical asset

management plan for your agency





Regional Bridge Council Meetings

Financial and Program Update

Bay Region: May 3rd @ 10:00am, Genesee CRCGrand Region: May 10th @ 10:00am, Ottawa CRCMetro Region: April 26th @ 10:00am, St. Clair CRCNorth Region: April 20th @ 10:00am, MDOT Gaylord OfficeSouthwest Region: May 1st @ 10:00am, Van Buren CRCSuperior Region: April 21st @ 8:30am, Marquette CRCUniversity Region: May 8th @ 9:00am, Ingham CDR

Bridge Unit Staff

Keith Cooper: Bridge Program Manager Phone: (517) 373-2346

Mark Harrison: Project Development Engineer Phone: (517) 373-2286

Chris Tennes: Bridge Staff Engineer Phone: (517) 335-2844

Pablo Rojas: Bridge Staff Engineer Phone: (517) 373-2232

Rita Levine: Bridge/Rural Staff Engineer Phone: (517) 373-0041

Questions?

Documents

Local Bridge Programctt.mtu.edu/sites/default/files/resources/bridge2017/c03_cooper.pdf · 2016 Bridge Applications 363 Applications Received $300 million in applications (15% increase)