During its post-construction service life, all bridges will eventually require maintenance. Thus, one of the provisions of the usual advanced funding agreement executed between the state and local government on these projects’ states: “After the project has been completed, the local government shall accept full ownership and operate and maintain the facility authorized by the agreement for the benefit of and no charge of toll to the public.”

However, there may be instances where a local government will approach the

District

requesting repair or other remedial action by TxDOT on a completed off-system bridge project with the local government requesting the remedial action due to poor design or design error.

The presence of design deficiency should be determined by a review of all the pertinent information and facts.

This review shall include all deliverables and design notes.