IR6480, bridge rehabilitation or repair, bridge is located approx. 0.4 miles north of the intersection of fillmore RD. An, ST. Joseph county, B-42824

On May 28, 2025, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) a Formula Grant totaling $5,765,000.00 under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) for bridge rehabilitation and repair on IR6480 in St. Joseph County. The project, designated B-42824 (DES 1902817), involves structural rehabilitation or repair work on a bridge located approximately 0.4 miles north of the intersection of Fillmore Road and is administered through INDOT's Laporte District. This award supports comprehensive bridge infrastructure preservation activities consistent with the federal Highway Planning and Construction program's mandate to assist states in maintaining and improving critical transportation assets.

Construction engineering services for the project are being provided through a federal sub-award to ST Joseph County, which is responsible for construction inspection, engineering oversight, and related technical support activities. The funding allocation reflects the federal government's investment in maintaining Indiana's bridge infrastructure and supporting local transportation network resilience through formula-based grant mechanisms that prioritize state-identified transportation priorities.

Project description

B-42824 - DES 1902817 bridge rehabilitation or repair on IR6480 in ST. Joseph county laporte district