FHWA Announces Availability of $5.4 Billion in Bridge Funding

June 19, 2025 – the following information was provided by the United States Department of Transportation.

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced nearly $4.9 billion in available funding for major bridge projects through the Bridge Investment Program, and up to $500 million for repairing or replacing bridges in rural areas through the Competitive Highway Bridge Program. The funding opportunity removes Biden-era requirements that tied critical infrastructure funding to social justice and climate initiatives.

This announcement will help address the tens of thousands of bridges across the country – including approximately 42,000 bridges in poor condition – that are in dire need of repair.

“Under President Trump’s leadership, America is building again,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy. “The previous administration handcuffed critical infrastructure funding requirements to woke DEI and Green New Scam initiatives that diverted resources from the Department’s core mission. Under the Trump Administration, America is building again.”

Funding to Address Bridges in Dire Need of Repair

This announcement will help address the tens of thousands of bridges across the country – including approximately 42,000 bridges in poor condition – that are in dire need of repair. Bridges are an essential part of the nation’s infrastructure because of the vital economic role they play in moving America’s commerce.

These grants will help address the critical need to move people and goods across the nation, connecting local communities and economies, strengthening national supply chains and improving critical corridors for freight travel.

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You can read the updated Bridge Investment Program Notice of Funding Opportunity here.

The Department also announced the availability of up to $500 million in grants to repair or replace aging bridges in 18 rural states under an updated Competitive Highway Bridge Program Notice of Funding Opportunity at Grants.gov.

Additional information on FHWA’s Bridge Investment Program can be found on FHWA’s Website: BIP – Funding Programs – Management and Preservation – Bridges & Structures.

Steel bridge systems can help communities deliver projects more efficiently, reduce construction-related disruptions, and extend the service life of new structures.

Steel Solutions for America’s Bridge Renewal

The Short Span Steel Bridge Alliance (SSSBA) supports efforts that advance the repair and replacement of the nation’s aging bridge infrastructure—especially in rural and local communities where short span bridges are critical for economic vitality and everyday mobility.

The nearly $5.4 billion in funding announced by the FHWA, including targeted support for rural regions, represents a significant opportunity for counties and municipalities to leverage proven, cost-effective solutions such as steel bridges.

Steel bridge systems can help communities deliver projects more efficiently, reduce construction-related disruptions, and extend the service life of new structures.

Through technical tools like the eSPAN140 bridge selection tool and a library of free design resources, case studies, and educational materials, the SSSBA continues to empower local decision-makers, engineers, and public officials with the knowledge needed to evaluate steel as a preferred solution.

As federal investment flows into bridge improvements, the SSSBA remains a committed partner in helping ensure that projects are delivered with speed, durability, and long-term value.