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since only cities with populations over 5,000 are eligible to receive state aid funding for their arterial streets through the MSA program. The result of this method of distinguishing between the various city roadway types is that this report focuses on Minnesota city roadway systems in one of three classifications. These systems are shown in Figure 2. As shown in the pie chart, the vast majority of total city owned roadways are funded with city revenue sources, usually the property tax. Only 15 percent of the total city mileage is eligible for state aid. Figure 2 Distribution of Minnesota City Roadway Mileage, 2002 State Funded Streets; Cities over 5.000 y ~ City Funded Streets; NN Cities over 5,000 14.072 miles (15 percent)/ / 2.818 miles City Funded Streets; Cities under 5,000 I 1.703 miles (9 oercent/ (76 percent) / For the remaining 85 percent, Source: Minnesota Departm~ construction and maintenance costs are the responsibility of the city, which usually means that they are funded from general operating revenues, i.e. the property tax, and other locally generated sources. City Bridges Because of the prevalence of agricultural and manufacturing industries throughout the state, bridges are a critical component of the overall transportation network. Ongoing preservation, improvement and construction of the state's bridges bolster economic development and mobility. For the typical automobile user, a well- maintained network of bridges is essential in maintaining access to activities, goods and services. Figure 3 at right shows the distribution of all bridges in the state 10 feet in length or greater by route system. As the chart indicates, there are a total of 1,247 bridges that are the responsibility of Minnesota cities, representing 6.4 percent of the total bridges. Figure 3 All Structures 10 Feet and Over in Length, 2001 Number of Percent of Structure Percent by Route System Structures Structures Deck Area Deck Area Interstate 1,340 6.8% 22,209,470 28.4% Trunk Highway 3,328 17.0% 25,200,334 32.3% County 7,710 39.3% 18,499,827 23.7% Township 5,974 30.5% 6,988,088 8.9% City 1,247 6.4% 5,223,281 6.7% Total 19,599 100% 78,121,000 100% Source: Minnesota Department of Transportation, Office of Bridges and Structures, 2001 Report.