(a) Every owner of a publicly owned, operated or maintained bridge, as defined in section 165.2 of this Part, shall submit to the New York State Department of Transportation certified designs and “as built” plans for all bridges constructed or on which substantial structural alterations are made on or after June 1, 1989.

(b) All designs and plans shall be certified by a licensed professional engineer and must bear the signature and seal or stamp of such engineer.

(c) All designs and plans shall be submitted to the Department of Transportation Regional Director within whose region such bridge is located.

All certified designs and plans subject to this section shall contain desirable maintenance guidelines applicable to the bridge. Such guidelines shall be consistent with standards established by AASHTO, and this requirement may be satisfied by the designer by reference to these standards. Designs and plans for very large or unique bridges and moveable bridges shall include special maintenance guidelines as is appropriate.