(1) The commissioner shall develop a selection process for projects authorized to be funded under this part, and, furthermore, shall establish the policies and procedures by which this program shall be accomplished.
(2) Eligible bridges shall be those located on public roads, other than those on a federal-aid system or the state system of highways.
(3) In order for a local government to be considered eligible for participation in this program, it must be in compliance with any department recommendations, concerning the posting and enforcement of load limits, and the closure of structures, based upon national bridge inspection standards. Whenever the commissioner determines that no local government within a county geographical area has taken necessary action to assure maximum utilization of the program, the county geographical area may be considered ineligible to participate in the following fiscal year.