COOS BAY — The Oregon International Port of Coos Bay is applying for funding to fix up Coos Bay Rail Link bridges after state funding was pushed back.

The Port received $10 million from the state legislature last year to continue the rail line’s rehabilitation. The availability of those funds is based on lottery bond sale revenues, therefore that $10 million won’t be available until third quarter 2015.

To meet Federal Railroad Administration bridge load ratings and inspections by the 2017 deadline, the Port needs to continue bridge rehabilitation this summer. It’s pursuing interim financing from the Oregon Business Development Department’s Infrastructure Finance Authority until the state funds are released next year.

The IFA application requires letters of support from the three counties the rail line passes through: Coos, Douglas and Lane county commissioners have all approved letters of support.