Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Temporary Bridge Program

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Program Funding

Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.

Latest annual funding (estimated)

$15M FY2026

$13.4M

FY24

$15M

FY25

$15M

FY26*

* estimated

Funded Projects

Examples of what this program has supported.

FY2025 In FY 2024 through FY 2025, new temporary bridge rental programs were established in 14 States and with 2 Tribes, while existing temporary bridge rental programs were expanded in 10 States and with 11 Tribes. Temporary bridge programs include fee rental, no-cost rental, and rent-to-own programs which are designed to make temporary bridges available to loggers, contractors, and State and Tribal operators for crossing watercourses during forest management operations. These programs use temporary bridges in place of constructing temporary “ford” crossings or installing temporary culverts to cross watercourses, protecting streambanks and improving water quality. Temporary bridges may be reused and allow for normal streamflow, making these programs more cost effective than constructing ford crossings or installing temporary culverts, and providing improved access for forest management activities, particularly following rain events or in sensitive watersheds. Temporary bridges and bridge mats also allow for safe access during forest management operation when crossing pipelines and also prevent tracking mud onto highways.

Program Objective

Provide direct federal support to States and Indian Tribes to establish rental programs for temporary bridges, bridge mats, or other temporary water crossing structures, to minimize stream bed disturbance on non-Federal land and Federal land. The program includes funding to States and Indian Tribes for purchase of short and medium span temporary metal and timber bridge and Roadway mats. Programs may include rental, no-cost rental, and rent-to-own options.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

U.S. State Government
Federally Recognized Tribal Government

State (includes District of Columbia) & Federally Recognized Indian Tribes/Tribal Governments

How to Apply

Award Procedure

Funding will be provided through a grant via the Regional Office where the applicant resides. Final funding for each applicant will be determined by the selection panel to best ensure that the needs of all applicants can be met.

Decision Timeline

Approval: From 60 to 90 days
Renewal interval: From 30 to 60 days

Program details & compliance

Description

This grant program supports to States and Indian Tribes to establish rental programs for portable skidder bridges, bridge mats, or other temporary water crossing structures, to minimize stream bed disturbance on non-Federal land and Federal land (USDA).

Mission Categories

Primary: Forestry

Other categories:
Water Conservation

Use of Funds

Allowed Uses

Funding may be used to purchase temporary bridges or bridge mats to establish or maintain a rental program designed to make bridges available for loggers and contractors to use to cross streams and wet areas during forest management operations. Programs may be either fee rental, no-cost rental, or rent-to-own.

Restrictions

Funding cannot be used for permanent bridge crossings.

Reporting & Compliance

Records Retention

3 years

Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts

Subpart B — General Provisions
Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
Subpart E — Cost Principles
Subpart F — Audit Requirements