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Procedure descriptions

Modernisation of bridge structures - apply for funding

By funding bridge structures in accordance with the State Municipal Transport Financing Act (LGVFG), the state supports municipalities in reducing their investment backlog in this safety- and traffic-sensitive area.

Many bridges for which municipalities are responsible are in a dilapidated condition.

Increasing demands on bridge structures are increasing investment costs. In addition to bridges under state and federal construction responsibility, municipal bridge structures play a central role in an efficient road infrastructure network.

The state therefore supports measures to modernise bridge structures on federal, state, district or municipal roads under construction responsibility of the districts or municipalities.

According to Section 2 of the LGVFG, the upgrading or partial renewal of bridge structures and the concurrent repair work and replacement construction of bridge structures under the responsibility of the districts or municipalities can be subsidised.

Recipients of grants

Grants can be awarded to

  • Municipalities
  • Rural districts
  • municipal associations, especially special-purpose associations

Responsible department

the responsible regional council as the authorising body

Details

Prerequisite

Funding must be based on actual traffic requirements and a needs-based expansion standard and the road projects to be funded must be assessed according to the following criteria

  • Costs,
  • Traffic safety,
  • Traffic flow,
  • Improvement of traffic conditions,
  • Improvement of the quality of life and quality of stay on public roads,
  • Noise protection,
  • Air pollution control and
  • Environmental compatibility

must be assessed by the project developer.

Procedure

Register the project in writing with the responsible office for inclusion in the programme.

The responsible body will check eligibility for funding.

Only after inclusion in the programme can the project sponsor submit an application for approval and authorisation of the project.

Deadlines

by 31 October of the previous year at the latest

In justified individual cases, admission to the funding programme is also possible throughout the year.

Required documents

Programme application

In order for a bridge modernisation measure to be included in the programme, proof must be provided that the maintenance planning includes all measures to eliminate existing deficits in terms of load-bearing capacity and serviceability.
This applies to structures whose load-bearing properties have deteriorated due to

  • increased traffic loads,
  • Ageing of the building fabric,
  • Deficits in the original design standards,
  • problematic design and material-related parameters such as hollow core slabs, coupling joints or the use of prestressing steels that are at risk of stress corrosion cracking

no longer meet current and future requirements.

For a planned refurbishment/reinforcement of the existing structure, it must be demonstrated that a remaining service life of at least 25 years can be achieved as a criterion for long-term viability.

If a (partial) replacement construction is planned, its economic viability compared to other maintenance measures must be demonstrated on the basis of an economic viability study carried out in accordance with the RI-WI-BRÜ.

Application

Attach the following to the application for a grant (see point 2.3 of the *VwV-LGVFG)

  • a cost and financing plan and a declaration that the project has not yet begun (number 3.2.1 VV-LHO to § 44),
  • a design plan in accordance with HOAI, Lph. 3, which must be prepared in accordance with RE for measures to modernise bridge structures in accordance with number 1.10* in accordance with RAB-ING (including structural plans and design statics) in compliance with RE-ING and RIZ-ING. The cost calculation must be carried out in accordance with AKVS; for simple measures in accordance with Section A, Number 5.2.4*, the project sponsor must submit a priced bill of quantities (price comparison list) instead of the AKVS;
  • an accompanying landscape conservation plan including a species protection contribution and any necessary environmental studies in accordance with RE,
  • proof that a safety audit has been carried out in accordance with RSAS (with the exception of safety measures at railway crossings without significant intervention in the road space), including the associated statement,
  • Information on the preparation of the project, in particular on the status of land acquisition, the building permit (development plan, planning approval) and the willingness of third parties to participate (administrative agreements),
  • a valuation report on land acquisition,
  • a planning and construction schedule,
  • a statement that the project takes into account the interests of people with disabilities or mobility impairments with the aim of achieving complete accessibility and complies with the relevant legal provisions of the federal state on accessibility,
  • If municipal disability representatives or disability councils have been appointed, confirmation that they were involved in the project planning must be enclosed. If a local authority does not have disabled persons' representatives or advisory councils, confirmation of the involvement of the relevant associations within the meaning of Section 12 (1) L-BGG must be enclosed instead.
  • In the case of projects for the modernisation of bridge structures on federal, state, district or municipal roads under the responsibility of the districts or municipalities, including cycle path and pedestrian bridges that do not meet the requirements of Section 3 (1) No. 1a LGVFG, the planned bridge modernisation measure must be presented and described for the application for programme inclusion in accordance with the RAB-ING.
    The documents required for this are listed in the Bridges Guideline.

If necessary, the authorising body may request further planning documents or expert opinions.

Costs

none

Processing time

A decision on the complete applications for inclusion in the programme is made on 1 March each year, taking into account the expected funding available.

Legal basis

In the current version, grants are awarded in accordance with

  • In accordance with the Landesgemeindeverkehrsfinanzierungsgesetzes (LGVFG) and the Verwaltungsvorschrift des Ministeriums für Verkehr zur Durchführung des Landesgemeindeverkehrsfinanzierungsgesetzes (VwV-LGVFG),
  • the regulations of the Landesverwaltungsverfahrensgesetzes (LVwVfG),
  • §§ 23 and 44 of the Landeshaushaltsordnung (LHO) as well as Verwaltungsvorschriften des Finanzministeriums zur Landeshaushaltsordnung von Baden-Württemberg (VV-LHO).

Grants are awarded in accordance with the state budget within the framework of the available expenditure and commitment authorisations.
You have no legal entitlement to receive the grants.

Release note

machine generated, based on the German release by: Verkehrsministerium Baden-Württemberg, 01.07.2024

Contact

Bürger- und Standesamt (Bürgeramt)
Grabenstraße 15
89522 Heidenheim an der Brenz
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