Kansas Local Bridge Improvement Program
Forecasted
The Kansas Local Bridge Improvement Program funds local authorities to replace or rehabilitate poor-condition bridges, enhancing safety and reliability across Kansas communities.
Funder: Kansas Department of Transportation
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (projected)
Funding Amounts: Maximum state funding per project determined case-by-case; historically up to 75–100% of eligible construction costs, with ~$20M/year total program funding.
Summary: State funding for local public authorities to replace or rehabilitate poor-condition, locally owned bridges not eligible for other bridge programs.
Key Information: Forecasted program; all deadlines are projected—verify on the program page before applying.
Description
The Kansas Local Bridge Improvement Program, administered by the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT), provides competitive state funding to local public authorities (LPAs) for the replacement or rehabilitation of locally owned bridges classified as “poor.” The program specifically targets bridges that are ineligible for the federal Off-System Bridge Program or are too large for its funding limits. The goal is to reduce the number of unsafe and load-posted bridges across Kansas, improving transportation safety and reliability in local communities. Selection is based on technical merit, considering bridge condition, traffic, adverse travel impacts, and other factors.
