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Local Major Bridge Program is sponsored by Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT). The Local Major Bridge Program provides Federal funds to counties and municipalities for bridge replacement or major bridge rehabilitation projects. A Local Major Bridge is defined as a moveable bridge or a bridge having a deck area greater than 35,000 square feet.
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NEWS RELEASE: ODOT Announces Nearly $9 million Investment in Local Bridge Projects NEWS RELEASE: ODOT Announces Nearly $9 million Investment in Local Bridge Projects Ohio Department of Transportation sent this bulletin at 01/27/2025 12:00 PM EST Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page .
Media contact: Matt Bruning - (614) 466-6906 ODOT Announces Nearly $9 million Investment in Local Bridge Projects COLUMBUS - Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) today announced the award of $8. 7 million to support bridge projects as part of ODOT’s Local Major Bridge Program . This round of funding will go to modernizing and repairing four local bridges in Franklin, Fairfield, Hamilton, and Lake counties.
"Investing in our local bridges builds safer connections and supports our economy by keeping our transportation system moving,” said Governor DeWine. “Every dollar spent on bridge infrastructure is a direct investment in the security and prosperity of our communities. ” Since Governor DeWine expanded the definition of a “local major bridge in 2022, ODOT has awarded 24 projects worth a total of $78 million dollars.
CR 33A Major Preventative Maintenance The project includes painting the CR 33A bridge over Broad Street. Fishinger Road Bridge Rehabilitation The project includes repainting steel beams, installing new concrete surface, and adding a shared-use path on the Fishinger Road bridge over the Scioto River.
Suspension Bridge Road Major Preventative Maintenance The project includes a new asphalt surface, expansion joint replacement, guardrail replacement, and other vital maintenance on the Suspension Bridge Road over Whitewater River. Vrooman Road Major Preventative Maintenance The project includes sealing the bridge deck of the Vrooman Road bridge over the Grand River and Seeley Road.
The Local Major Bridge Program provides Federal funds to counties and municipalities for bridge replacement, bridge rehabilitation, bridge demolition, and major bridge preventative maintenance projects. To qualify for the program, the bridge must be a moveable/lift bridge or a bridge having a deck area greater than 15,000 square feet. ODOT will fund up to 80% of eligible costs for all phases of the projects receiving awards.
There is a maximum project cap of $20,000,000. “Local communities depend on ODOT funding programs to maximize their infrastructure dollars and ensure their transportation assets are safe and reliable for years to come,” said ODOT Director Pamela Boratyn. ODOT accepts Local Major Bridge applications annually starting September 1 and ending October 15.
These funding requests are reviewed by a multi-disciplinary committee with a background in funding, program management, safety, environmental, and bridge analysis. Manage Subscriptions | Help | ODOT's Email Support Page
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Counties and municipalities in Ohio. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $20,000,000 per project. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Local Major Bridge Program is funded by Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Ohio. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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