Waterville, I-95 bridges #1457, #1458, #1459, #5816, #5817

Federal Grant Award Summary

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded the Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) a Formula Grant of $5,128,254 on June 23, 2025, under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) to replace the wearing surfaces on five Interstate 95 bridges (#1457, #1458, #1459, #5816, #5817) located in Waterville, Maine. Wearing surface replacement is a critical bridge preservation activity that extends the service life of existing bridge infrastructure by addressing surface deterioration while maintaining structural integrity. This project aligns with the federal-aid highway program's focus on construction, preservation, and improvement of highways and bridges across the nation.

The award represents a formula-based allocation to Maine, reflecting the FHWA's statutory method of distributing Highway Planning and Construction funds to states on an annual basis under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). MaineDOT, as a state-administered transportation agency responsible for developing and preserving Maine's transportation infrastructure, will manage design, environmental compliance, and construction oversight for this bridge preservation project in accordance with applicable federal regulations and stewardship agreements with the FHWA.

Project description

Bridge wearing surface replacement, interstate 95 bridges (#1457, #1458, #1459, #5816, #5817).