Bridge Investment Program
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Program Objective
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58) (IIJA) establishes a program for bridge replacement, rehabilitation, preservation, protection, and construction. FHWA refers to the program as the Bridge Formula Program (BFP).
This Assistance Listing 20.264 created in August 2025 was included in the previous ALN 20.205, please refer to former ALN 20.205 for FY24 and FY25 financial obligations. The new Assistance Listing 20.264 will be utilized by DOT at the start of FY 2026.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- U.S. State Government
- Local Government Consortium
- Federally Recognized Tribal Government
- Municipality/Township Government
- County Government
1. A State or a group of States;
2. A metropolitan planning organization that serves an urbanized area (as designated by the Bureau of the Census) with a population over 200,000;
3. A unit of local government or a group of local governments;
4. A political subdivision of a State or local government;
5. A special purpose district or a public authority with a transportation function;
6. An FLMA;
7. A Tribal government or a consortium of Tribal governments; and
8. A multi-State or multijurisdictional group of entities as described above in 1 – 7.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
Varies by project. Generally, FHWA publishes a notice of funding, soliciting applications for assistance, reviews these applications, and determines which applications are most qualified for award. Please see the individual notice of funding for details.
Program details & compliance
Description
The Bridge Investment Program is a competitive, discretionary program that focuses on existing bridges to reduce the overall number of bridges in poor condition, or in fair condition at risk of falling into poor condition. It also expands applicant eligibilities to create opportunity for all levels of government to be direct recipients of program funds. Alongside states and federal lands management agencies, metropolitan planning organizations and local and tribal governments can also apply directly to FHWA, making it easier to advance projects at the local level that meet community needs.
Mission Categories
Primary: Highways, Public Roads, and Bridges
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58) (IIJA) establishes the Bridge Investment Program (BIP) to provide grants, on a competitive basis, to improve bridge condition and the safety, efficiency, and reliability of the movement of people and freight over bridges. [23 U.S.C. 124].
Required Documentation
In the most recent funding opportunity, the submission requirements included (ref. https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/350332):
i. Standard Form 424
Required attachment(s): the Project Narrative must be added as Attachments to Item 15 of the SF-424.
ii. Required Forms for Construction Projects Applicants proposing construction-related projects must submit the following forms:
A. Standard Form 424C (Budget Information Construction Programs); and
B. Standard Form 424D (Assurances for Construction Programs).
Note: The Standard Form 424C should be supported by a budget narrative. The budget narrative should breakdown costs for each cost classification used on the Standard Form 424C.
iii. Mandatory Forms for All Applications
A. Grants.gov Lobbying Form; and
B. Disclosure of Lobbying Activities form (SF-LLL).
b. Application Templates
c. Project Narrative
Matching Requirements
For planning grants, the match should follow the amounts defined in 23 U.S.C. 120, except for off-system bridges for which total Federal assistance shall not exceed 90 percent of the total eligible project costs.
Reporting & Compliance
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