en.Wedoany.com Reported - The U.S. Department of Transportation has announced the release of $3 billion in grants to repair bridges in poor condition nationwide, as part of the Federal Highway Administration's Bridge Investment Program.

According to the U.S. Department of Transportation's program website, bridge repair funds are available to all levels of government, including metropolitan planning organizations, local governments, and tribal governments, as well as states and federal land management agencies. Federal Highway Administrator Sean McMaster said in a press release, "The Trump administration is getting back to basics, upgrading bridge projects across America to improve mobility and reliability for travelers. We are giving states and local governments greater flexibility to decide how best to accelerate bridge construction projects in their communities."

The program offers two grant options. Planning grants support planning, feasibility analysis, and revenue forecasting related to the development of future bridge repair program eligible projects. Bridge project grants support bridge replacement, rehabilitation, preservation, and protection projects with total eligible costs of $100 million or less, with bridge replacement funds available for bridges in poor condition or at risk of falling into poor condition.

The U.S. Department of Transportation has issued two amendments to the Notice of Funding Opportunity. In June 2025, the agency refined the rules for large bridge repair projects, with eligible project costs exceeding $100 million, grants covering a minimum of $50 million and no more than 50% of eligible costs, with state and local entities required to match the remaining share. The second amendment, released on May 14, 2026, enhances funding access for smaller bridge repair projects and planning efforts, with eligible project costs up to $100 million, a minimum grant amount of $2.5 million covering 80% of eligible costs, and planning grants also covering 80% of eligible costs. The application deadline for planning grants is June 15, and the deadline for bridge project grants is June 29.

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