Statewide - underwater and surface inspection of non-NHS structures requiring underwater activities

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) a $1.5 million Formula Grant on June 12, 2025, under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205). This four-year renewal project, effective September 1, 2024, through August 31, 2028, funds comprehensive statewide underwater and surface inspection services for non-National Highway System (NHS) structures requiring underwater assessment activities. All inspections will be conducted by qualified underwater consultants retained by CTDOT, replacing the previous project (DOT01703543PE).

This project supports critical infrastructure maintenance and preservation objectives under the Federal-aid Highway Program by providing specialized inspection and evaluation services for bridge structures and other transportation facilities with underwater components. The formula grant allocation enables CTDOT to systematically assess the condition of non-NHS structures statewide, ensuring infrastructure integrity and informing maintenance and rehabilitation priorities across Connecticut's transportation network.

Project description

Statewide - underwater and surface inspection of non-NHS structures requiring underwater activities. All inspections to be completed by an underwater consultant. This renewal project will have a term of 4 years, 09/01/2024 thru 08/31/2028, and replaces project number DOT01703543PE (OTHER).