Transportation (Bridges)

This bill amends Nebraska's County Bridge Match Program to require annual transfers of $4 million from the Roads Operations Cash Fund to the Transportation Infrastructure Bank Fund specifically for bridge repairs. It establishes that counties can voluntarily participate in the program to accelerate repairs of deficient county bridges, with the working group required to award at least $4 million each year. The program is set to end on June 30, 2029, and the bill eliminates outdated provisions related to fund management. Counties with deficient bridges on their road systems are the primary direct beneficiaries of this funding mechanism.

LB 558 creates an Infrastructure Review Task Force to examine Nebraska's highway system and transportation infrastructure. The task force will review current conditions, safety, economic impacts, and potential federal funding, then submit annual reports with recommendations to the Legislature by December 1 each year. This bill directly affects state transportation planning by involving key officials - including the Governor, legislative committee chairs, and the Department of Transportation - and requires them to analyze infrastructure needs and funding opportunities without compensation.