FEDERALLY COMPLIANT BRIDGE INSPECTIONS

House Bill 4455

Sponsor:  Rep. Ben Glardon

Committee:  Transportation and Infrastructure

Complete to 5-4-15

SUMMARY:

Under the Public Act 354 of 1925, the Michigan Department of Transportation is required "to institute a systematic plan of biennial inspection [every two years] of all bridges under its jurisdiction."

House Bill 4455 would rewrite this section of the act to say that the Department of Transportation "shall institute and implement a federally compliant and risk-based inspection plan for all bridges under its jurisdiction."  (The bolded text is the proposed new language)

Public Act 354 of 1925 is an act that deals with the construction, improvement, repair, and maintenance of bridges and culverts.

MCL 254.19a

FISCAL IMPACT:

A fiscal analysis is in process.

                                                                                        Legislative Analyst:   E. Best

                                                                                                Fiscal Analyst:   William E. Hamilton

■ This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House Fiscal Agency staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.