Local Bridges Fund
Forecasted
The Local Bridges Fund from the New Jersey Department of Transportation (Local Aid) supports county bridge repair and replacement to improve safety and address structural deficiencies in New Jersey.
Funder: New Jersey Department of Transportation (Local Aid)
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Minimum $1M per county; additional funds allocated by bridge deck area and structural deficiency; construction-only funding
Summary: Supports New Jersey counties in repairing, rehabilitating, or replacing county-owned bridges to enhance safety and prevent structural deficiencies.
Key Information: Only counties in New Jersey are eligible; up to 5 project applications per county per cycle.
Description
The Local Bridges Fund, administered by the New Jersey Department of Transportation (Local Aid), provides financial assistance to New Jersey counties for the improvement, rehabilitation, and replacement of county-owned bridges. The program's primary objective is to remove bridges from the Structurally Deficient, Scour Critical, and Functionally Obsolete lists and to prevent other bridges from deteriorating into these categories. Projects funded through this program are expected to improve safety, accessibility, and the longevity of vital transportation links, including enhancements for pedestrians and bicyclists where appropriate.
