Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for the BMIP (Category 6 BMN), a bridge must meet the following requirements:
  • A bridge must be in Good or Fair condition (Items 58, 59, 60, or 62 rated a “5” or higher).
  • A bridge in Poor condition with isolated areas of deterioration.
  • Engineer’s estimate must show that proposed work to be performed will not exceed 60% of the replacement cost. The Engineer’s Estimate shall consider all repairs and improvements needed.
    • When it may not be feasible, or prudent from a cost perspective, to raise each condition rating to a 7, a written justification should be provided.
    • The justification must include an explanation of why the lower condition rating will not affect service life or long-term durability. The goal of each BMIP project is to achieve another 25 years of service life.
  • Bridge Class Culvert must be in Fair condition. Culvert requests will be looked at on a case-by-case basis, as replacement is often the more economical choice.