N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 17, § 165.13
(c) All designs and plans shall be submitted to the Department of Transportation Regional Director within whose region such bridge is located.
(d) Maintenance guidelines.
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.