Mr Iemma made the announcement in the lead up to the NSW Cabinet's visit to the Central West this week.

It follows a $60 million commitment to fund the replacement of timber bridges around the State and comes on top of the 36 bridges already set to be upgraded.

"This is an important partnership between the State Government and local councils to improve infrastructure and road safety in country NSW," Mr Iemma said.

"These bridges are essential links for rural and regional communities, which is why my Government made this $60 million commitment."

"This program will help keep country communities connected while improving safety and reducing maintenance costs for council."

* Woolshed Creek on Oberon Road

*Abecrombie River on Oberon Road

* Bimbi Bridge over Burrangong Creek on Mary Gilmore Way

* Curra Creek No 2 on Renshaw McGirr Way

* Hanover Creek on Banjo Patterson Way

* Douglas Bridge over Nanami Creek on Nangar Road and

* Bogan River - Oaks Bridge on McGrane Way

"This partnership with local councils means we are now committed to upgrading 95 timber bridges around NSW," Mr Iemma said.

"And this year alone almost three quarters of the roads capital and maintenance budget is being spent outside Sydney to the tune of $2.6 billion."

Each bridge has been identified for inclusion in the program on the basis of sound criteria including:

* Safety and bridge condition

* Level of use by heavy vehicles

* Strategic importance to the local economy re freight and tourism.

Funding for the program is provided on a 50:50 matching basis with local councils.