This $883,000 federal Formula Grant award from the Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) will fund the replacement of a bridge in Merced, California. The project, titled "IN MERCED FM 0.3 KM W/O BAKER DR TO SANTA FE, BRIDGE REPLACEMENT", is being carried out by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), the state agency responsible for planning, constructing, and maintaining California's transportation infrastructure. As the prime recipient, Caltrans will oversee all aspects of the bridge replacement project, including engineering, construction, and project management. This federally-funded initiative aims to enhance mobility, safety, and sustainability by improving a critical element of California's transportation network.