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FINAL 2008-2011 STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM <br />D.l. Construction STIP Eligibility Criteria for Bridge Footnotes <br />16Bridge Management System <br />State Brid e Project Selection <br />This criterion applies to bridges on the State highway system only. Through an agreement between the <br />State and the Association of Oregon Counties (AOC) and the League of Oregon Cities (LOC), the federal <br />Highway Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Project funds are divided between the State and local <br />agencies based on the percentages of deficient bridges. Local bridge projects are covered through a sepa- <br />rate selection process. <br />State bridge projects proposed for funding will be selected based on the desire to maintain and improve <br />transportation's role in Oregon's economy. Traditionally, modernization funding will pay for major im- <br />provements to the transportation system including the bridge work. The State Bridge Program will sup- <br />port OTIA, freight mobility, life safety and protection of the transportation infrastructure investment. <br />Focusing on the Interstate Highway and Oregon Highway Plan Freight Routes, consider bridges as candi- <br />dates based on the following: <br />• Bridges that are presently load restricted or could become restricted in the near future. <br />• Bridges that preserve freight corridors, detour and other lifeline routes. <br />• Other structural, safety and functional considerations. <br />D.2. Construction STIP Prioritization Factors for Bridge Footnotes <br />1~Bridge Options Report <br />Priority will be given to projects that support the Updated Bridge Options Report adopted by the Oregon <br />Transportation Commission. <br />18Bridge Projects that Best Support the Oregon Highway Plan Policies <br />Oregon Highway Plan policies that are applicable to bridge projects may include but are not necessarily <br />limited to the following (Table 1): <br />• lA, 1B, 1C, 1D, lE, 1F, 1G, 1H, 2A, 2B, 2C, 2F, 2G, 3B, 3C, 4A, 4B, 4C, and SA <br />ivLeverage and Public Benefit for C-STIP Bridge Projects <br />ACTS, MPOs and regional or statewide advisory groups should evaluate how proposed projects leverage <br />additional funding or collateral community benefits and make wise and efficient use of infrastructure and <br />natural resources. Examples of leverage and public benefits for C-STIP bridge replacement/rehabilitation <br />projects include: <br />• Other funding contributions, such as additional federal funds, local matching funds or provision <br />of project right-of--way, private funding. <br />• Bundling with other infrastructure projects (provided no adverse affect on project readiness). <br />• Environmental enhancement, such as culvert replacement and improved drainage. <br />• Direct benefits to multiple modes of travel. This would include local efforts to accommodate non- <br />auto modal opportunities. <br />• Improvements in Oregon's economy by addressing transportation challenges. <br />Page 349 <br />