U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced the Department is moving quickly to make $3 billion available for states to invest in aging bridge infrastructure across the country. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)’s Bridge Investment Program (BIP) focuses on repairing bridges in poor condition so Americans can safely get to work and school, and American businesses can move their goods efficiently.
“For too long, essential infrastructure has been held hostage by red tape delaying improvements that move traffic,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy. “Under President Trump, the Department is clearing the path for states to rebuild aging bridges faster and more efficiently. We are putting the focus back where it belongs: safety, reliability, and getting Americans home to their families.”
“The Trump Administration is getting back to basics to upgrade America’s bridge projects nationwide, improving mobility and reliability for travelers,” said Federal Highway Administrator Sean McMaster. “We are giving states and local governments more flexibility to decide how to best accelerate bridge building projects in their communities.”
Additional Information:
This BIP NOFO offers two types of grants:
- “Planning” grants support planning, feasibility analyses, and revenue forecasting associated with the development of a future BIP eligible project; and,
- “Bridge Project” grants support bridge replacement, rehabilitation, preservation, and protection projects with total eligible costs of $100 million or less.
The Notice of Funding Opportunity outlines the application criteria. Applicants are encouraged to submit eligible projects as soon as possible. Planning grant applicants are due on Monday June 15, 2026 and Bridge Project grant applicatios are due on Monday June 29, 2026