Moving Historic Bridges -...
Transcript of Moving Historic Bridges -...
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TxDOT puts availability of bridge online, social media, newspapers
Potential new owner prepares Reuse Proposal Checklist
TxDOT reviews and approves new owner
Agreement is signed to transfer liability/responsibility to new owner.
Contractor bids on project
TxDOT accepts bids
New owner works with contractor to get bridge off the roadway
TxDOT demolition funds MAY help pay to move bridge to new location
Bridge set at new location
New owner rehabilitates the bridge
Project opens to the public
1. TxDOT and/or local government identifies Historic Bridge in project
2. TxDOT conducts engineering studies, needs at crossing
• The next stages for adopting a bridge can take up to one year or more.
MOVING HISTORIC BRIDGESMOVING A BRIDGE CAN BE A COMPLEX PROSPECT. BELOW ARE THE MAJOR STEPS IN THE PROCESS: