Statewide Prioritization and Programming

TxDOT’s main goals for prioritizing bridges using BMIP funds is to extend the service life of bridges, as well as improve and preserve the physical condition of the State’s On-system bridges. District will submit their top BMIP project priorities to the Bridge Division, then Bridge Division will program projects based on the information submitted by each District.
District provide:
  • District Name
  • Desired letting FY
  • Rankings to prioritize their projects submitted
  • Initial cost estimate for repairs and traffic control.
  • Scope of work for each project.
  • A Field Assessment must be conducted for each structure that is submitted by the District during the BMIP program call. These Field Assessments should be performed by properly trained District personnel or by a Consultant.
  • The District may request assistance performing the field assessments from Bridge Division for:
    • Complex structures
    • Structures over water when the District does not have access to a boat.
    • Structure requires inspection of substructure elements below the water line.
    • Special access is required to perform the field assessment.
  • These Field Assessments will be used to determine the scope of work and detailed cost estimate.
  • Based on the condition assessment findings, a final project list will be set by the Bridge Division. A three-year priority listing will be developed and maintained by the Bridge Division. All project eligibilities and priorities are subject to re-evaluation and change each year, if necessary.
Table 2-2: Bridge Maintenance and Improvement Program Selection Process Schedule
Program Time
Month
Time Frame
Action Items
List Development
August
1 month
BRG updates bridge data in the Bridge Portfolio Manager
Program Call
September
1 month
District selects new candidates and updates current estimates and lettings.
Candidate Project Selection
October-December
3 months
BRG reviews candidate list from District submitted projects and reviews current project changes
Program Call Finalized Candidate List Published
December-January
End of month1.5 months
Final BMIP list sent to District and BRG PMs. BRG prepares final call
Long list sent to District and planning is started for TxDOTConnect Updates.
January
1 month End of the month
District submits TxDOTConnect changes to current BMIP projects. Final BMIP list sent to District and BRG Project Managers
Field Assessments performed by District personnel
April – September February-July
6 months
District starts working on the next years call submittal by identifying bridges and performing field assessments to acquire Pictures, Quantities, and scope of work. BRG review required.
TxDOTCONNECT Updates Program Call Finalized
September -October
2 months
Completed BMIP Field Assessment Forms are sent to their BRG-PM