The Federal Highway Administration recently awarded 28 projects in 18 states more than $26.5 million in Bridge Investment Program planning grants.
The program supports projects that improve the condition of bridges to increase safety, efficiency, and reliability. This includes reducing the number of bridges in fair or poor condition or that cannot meet the demands of the transportation network.
Planning grants are awarded to projects in the early phases of project development. Funding can be used for planning, feasibility analysis, and revenue forecasting.
“The planning grants announced today will help states and communities prepare critical bridge projects for restoration or replacement before they fall into a state of disrepair,” Federal Highway Administrator Shailen Bhatt said. “By making historic investments in bridge projects that serve as a vital transportation link in communities nationwide, the Biden-Harris Administration is supporting local economies, strengthening supply chains, and promoting resilience and safety in transportation.”
Awardees include:
The Minnesota Department of Transportation was awarded $2.3 million to develop strategic management plans for seven high priority bridges on the state’s Trunk Highway System.
The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities was awarded $1.9 million for planning studies to evaluate four critical bridges along the Dalton Highway and Koyukuk River.