Approximately 500 hours.
6. List with description of all entities that may be affected by the proposed rule:
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Local units of governments that are bridge owners such as counties, cities, villages, and towns -
Bridge inspectors and consultants-
Other transportation engineering and construction companies-
Persons in Wisconsin who drive on subject bridges.7. Summary and preliminary comparison with any existing or proposed federal regulation that is intended to address the activities to be regulated by the proposed rule:
23 CFR Part 650 Subpart C Final Rule on National Bridge Inspection Standards sets the national minimum standards for the proper safety inspection and evaluation of all highway bridges in accordance with 23 USC 144 (h) and the requirements for preparing and maintaining an inventory in accordance with 23 USC 144 (b). Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) (Public Law 117-58, also known as the “Bipartisan Infrastructure Law”), which establishes the Bridge Formula Program (BFP) to replace, rehabilitate, preserve, protect, and construct highway bridges.
8. Anticipated economic impact of implementing the rule (note if the rule is likely to have any economic impact on small businesses):
Implementation of the proposed changes is anticipated to have an overall minimal, but positive impact on small businesses and industries in Wisconsin. The proposed rule will potentially impact local units of government that have bridges in their jurisdiction. Allowing increased eligibility of local bridges will result in long-term investments and improvements to bridge condition and infrastructure. WisDOT anticipates these local units of government would see some positive economic impact in the overall safety, efficiency, and reliability of the movement of people, goods, and services over bridges. The proposed rule is expected to have minimal economic impact on WisDOT and taxpayers. This rule would allow opportunities for local bridge projects to consider the most cost-effective treatments and increase the life expectancy of the infrastructure for citizens of the state.
Contact Person:
Josh Dietsche, Director - Bureau of Structures
Division of Transportation Systems Development
Wisconsin Department of Transportation
4822 Madison Yards Way
P.O. Box 7910
Madison, WI 53707
608-266-8353
