The Department of Transportation announced that it will grant $3 billion for states to maintain bridge infrastructure. The program focuses on “repairing bridges in poor condition so Americans can safely get to work and school, and American businesses can move their goods efficiently,” the agency explained.
The Bridge Investment Program features two types of grants: planning grants for analyses and revenue forecasts, and bridge project grants for replacement and preservation. The program is described as 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.”
“For too long, essential infrastructure has been held hostage by red tape delaying improvements that move traffic,” said 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,” Federal Highway Administrator Sean McMaster said in a statement. “We are giving states and local governments more flexibility to decide how to best accelerate bridge building projects in their communities.”
About 42,000 U.S. bridges are in poor condition. States with the worst bridges include Iowa, West Virginia, and South Dakota.
Grants for bridge repairs were first announced in June 2025, as the DOT made nearly $4.9 billion available for major projects.
