South Dakota Administrative Rules
Title 70 - Department of Transportation
Article 70:13 - Local bridge improvement grant fund
Chapter 70:13:01 - Local bridge improvement grant requirements
Section 70:13:01:06 - Criteria

When considering an application, the commission shall receive recommendations from the department based on an engineering analysis.

At least annually, the department shall propose comprehensive program procedures for commission approval. These procedures shall include, but are not limited to, application requirements, minimum qualifications, objective scoring criteria, and project development and construction management procedures. Factors to be considered in the scoring criteria shall include bridge condition, user impact, and local participation. Bridge condition shall include whether the bridge is posted for load capacity, the condition rating, the box culvert condition, and whether the bridge is fracture critical or scour critical. User impact shall include the amount of traffic the bridge carries and the detour length needed if the bridge is closed. Local participation may include points for the amount of wheel tax, any increase in local financial obligations beyond the program requirements, and plans that are complete for preservation, rehabilitation and replacement projects.

The department shall report its scoring calculations to the commission. The department shall also make recommendations regarding project feasibility and constructability and whether the proposed project addresses the deficiencies of the bridge.

General Authority: SDCL 32-11-39.

Law Implemented: SDCL 32-11-38, 32-11-39.