Deschutes river lake billy chinook crossing

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) $570,000 through the Highway Planning and Construction federal grant program (CFDA 20.205) on June 11, 2025. This formula grant funds the rehabilitation of the Deschutes River Lake Billy Chinook Crossing bridge in Oregon, with primary deliverables including removal of structural load rating restrictions and implementation of updates to other structural components to enhance overall bridge integrity.

As a formula grant administered under the Federal-aid Highway Program, this award represents ODOT's allocation of highway infrastructure preservation funds authorized under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). The project falls within eligible bridge rehabilitation activities under CFDA 20.205, which supports state transportation departments in maintaining and improving the nation's highway infrastructure. ODOT, as the state's primary transportation agency, assumes responsibility for project administration, oversight, and compliance with applicable environmental and engineering requirements under its Stewardship and Oversight Agreement with FHWA.

Project description

Rehabilitate bridge to remove load rating and update other structural items to improve integrity of the bridge