FHWAProposed Rule

Asset Management Plans: Management and Monitoring Systems

TransportationFinance & Banking

Summary

The Federal Highway Administration is proposing new rules for how states and transportation agencies must track, manage, and maintain their road and bridge systems. This regulation matters because it affects how well-maintained the highways and bridges you drive on will be, and influences how transportation money is spent to keep infrastructure safe and in good condition.

Key Points

  • 1States must develop better systems to monitor the condition of roads and bridges, including regular inspections and data collection
  • 2Transportation agencies need to create formal plans showing how they will maintain and improve their infrastructure over time
  • 3The regulation sets national standards so that all states track infrastructure quality in consistent, comparable ways
  • 4This affects state departments of transportation and local government agencies responsible for maintaining roads and highways
  • 5Public comment period ends February 13, 2025, allowing citizens and organizations to provide feedback before the rule becomes final

Impact Assessment

If you are a state transportation agency, this means you must implement new systems to track and monitor road and bridge conditions more rigorously, requiring investment in data management infrastructure and reporting procedures.

Impact Level
Significant
Geographic Scope

National

Compliance Cost

Moderate

Who is Affected
State GovernmentsTransportation CompaniesConsumersHomeowners

Key Dates

Published

January 21, 2025

Comment Deadline

February 13, 2025

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Regulatory Connections

Amends CFR Sections
23 CFR Part 51523 CFR Part 490
Other Documents in This Rulemaking (FHWA-2024-0048)

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