(a) The department may require specific standards and procedures
to be used in maintenance of the project.
(b) All structures defined as a bridge by the National Bridge
Inspection Standards shall be maintained in compliance with applicable state
and federal requirements. The department will perform safety inspections of
these structures in accordance with federal requirements.
(c) In establishing the standards and procedures described
in subsection (a) of this section, if any, or in considering exceptions to
the standards and inspection procedures described in subsection (b) of this
section, the department shall consider:
(1) the requestor's past experience with similar projects (if
applicable); and
(2) whether the project is intended to become part of the state
highway system or otherwise subject to the jurisdiction of the department.
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