Bridges not funded by TxDOT but crossing TxDOT right-of-way must meet TxDOT design criteria. In these cases, the Bridge Division negotiates agreements between the State and the owner. The Bridge Project Manager, in conjunction with the District, will coordinate a satisfactory agreement setting forth the financial responsibility and commitments of each party involved. The maintenance of those structures and liability of each party are handled through other agreements such as the Municipal Maintenance Agreements or other agreements identified in Chapter 3 of this manual.

Submit the Preliminary Bridge Layouts to Bridge Division for review and comment. Submit the PS&E to the Design Division in accordance with the usual PS&E and construction letting processes.