ORD ferry RD at little chico creek. BR.# 12C0242 bridge replacement

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) received a $6.31 million Formula Grant award on May 29, 2025, from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) to fund the bridge replacement project on Ord Ferry Road at Little Chico Creek (Bridge #12C0242). This award supports critical transportation infrastructure improvement through bridge replacement activities, which constitute an eligible use of Highway Planning and Construction funds authorized under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).

The Highway Planning and Construction program provides federal financial assistance to state departments of transportation for highway-related projects including bridge rehabilitation and replacement, roadway preservation, and safety enhancements. As a state-administered program, Caltrans assumes responsibility for project administration, design oversight, and construction management in compliance with applicable federal regulations, environmental requirements under the National Environmental Policy Act, and stewardship and oversight agreements with the FHWA. The funding supports Caltrans' ongoing mission to maintain and improve California's extensive transportation infrastructure network to ensure public safety and connectivity.