Historic Bridge Marketing

Louisiana Historic Bridge Marketing For Alternate Use Program

Submitting a proposal for historic bridge transfer of ownership

Parties expressing interest in relocating the bridge must send a proposal to relocate the bridge.

The proposal must address:

Location and use: Where will the bridge be relocated, what will be its new use, and how it will be made accessible to the public?

Setting: Will the bridge continue to maintain a similar crossing as its original site, such as a water crossing or as separation structure? Does the proposed relocation site have a similar setting as the original?

Assumption of responsibilities: The new owner must demonstrate understanding of the specific responsibilities they will take over when ownership is transferred, including title and insurance. The proposal must specifically discuss that the new owner will:

a) Maintain the bridge and the features that give the historic bridge its historic significance for a period of at least 20 years; and

b) Assume all future legal and financial responsibility for the historic bridge, which may include an agreement to hold the state transportation department harmless in any liability action.

• Rehabilitation: Are there plans prepared for the rehabilitation of the structure on site? Do the plans meet the Secretary’s Standards? In the case of disassembly, are disassembly and reassembly plans prepared?
• Requirements and studies: Describe any additional special requirements for the reuse of the bridge (e.g., if the bridge will be used for pedestrians, railing geometry and capacity restrictions for this use should be considered) and any additional studies or environmental clearances that are needed for the relocation, including potential archaeology survey of new site.
• Cost: Estimate of the cost to relocate the structure and reinstall at new site, including how funds will be obtained or raised.
• Schedule: Outline of proposed relocation schedule, addressing ability to have bridge off its current site by date set by current owner and plans for temporary storage of the bridge, if needed.

Evaluation of potential new owner