SF 3824 Minnesota Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Various transportation-related provisions modification

SF 3824 updates Minnesota's bridge inspection standards and related transportation policies. It clarifies the definition of "bridge" to include structures crossing public highways and establishes new terms like "Bridge and Structure Inspection Program Manual" (BSIPM). The bill aligns state inspection requirements with federal National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS), requiring annual inspections for most bridges and specifying inspection intervals based on bridge type, condition, and traffic factors. It also removes outdated provisions and scenic byway designations, focusing on modernizing safety protocols for Minnesota's bridges and tunnels.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 23, 2026 Last action Apr 7, 2026
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Apr 7, 2026
Upper · Passed
Comm report: To pass
upper
Feb 23, 2026
Committee
Referred to Transportation
upper
Feb 23, 2026
Introduced
Introduction and first reading
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Scott Dibble
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