Fiscal Year 2026 Type 3 Highway Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Competitive Grant Program
This grant funds counties to replace or rehabilitate Type 3 bridges they own that cross USBR-owned water conveyance structures, with 100% federal funding and no required local cost share.
Funder: DOT Federal Highway Administration
Due Dates: July 16, 2026: Full application deadline
Funding Amounts: Up to $25,000,000 total available; no minimum or maximum award size; 100% federal share for eligible projects.
Summary: Supports replacement or rehabilitation of county-owned Type 3 bridges crossing USBR water conveyance structures in 17 Western states.
Description
This program provides funding for the replacement or rehabilitation of county-owned bridges classified as Type 3 by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) that cross water conveyance structures owned by USBR. The aim is to improve the condition, safety, and efficiency of these bridges, ensuring reliable water delivery and safe movement of people and goods in the 17 Western United States. The program is fully federally funded and does not require matching funds.
