Requests originate from the utility company with an application to the District Engineer.

For attachments to structures within active projects, the District Engineer reviews requests, and if approved, forwards requests for attachment along with recommendations to the Bridge Division project manager for review and concurrence. The submission must include adequate justification, including details and an estimate for an independent utility crossing.

If the attachment is allowed, the Bridge Division project manager prepares a suitable agreement and forwards it to the District for partial execution with the utility company. Modification of the structural details to accommodate the utility and cost is the utility engineer’s responsibility.

The Bridge Division project manager coordinates the submission with the District. In addition, use and occupancy agreement forms are required as cited in Title 43 TAC, Section 21.52 (relating to Forms–General) and Title 43 TAC, Section 21.54 (relating to Use and Occupancy Agreement Forms).