The Department of Transportation (DOT) will grant $3 billion to states to invest in the maintenance of aging bridge infrastructure nationwide, the department said in a May 14 statement.
The amount is being granted under the Federal Highway Administration’s Bridge Investment Program, which focuses on reducing the overall number of bridges that are damaged or are in fair condition but at risk of falling into poor condition. The program was established under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which was signed into law in 2021.
The $3 billion funding is being offered via two types of grants. First, planning grants for planning, feasibility studies, and revenue forecasting for bridges that require maintenance….