Bartlett spring road bridge (14C0106) over bartlett creek, 19 miles east of RTE 20. Bridge replacement (TC)

Federal Grant Award Summary

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded $918,000 to the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) on March 20, 2025, under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) to support the replacement of the Bartlett Spring Road Bridge (14C0106) spanning Bartlett Creek, located 19 miles east of Route 20 in California. This Formula Grant funds infrastructure improvement activities consistent with the program's authorized scope, which encompasses highway construction, preservation, and improvement initiatives supported through federal-aid highway funds apportioned to states on an annual basis under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

The Bartlett Spring Road Bridge replacement project represents a critical infrastructure preservation initiative within California's transportation network. Under the Highway Planning and Construction program, Caltrans, as the state's primary transportation agency, assumes responsibility for project administration, oversight, and execution in accordance with federal stewardship and oversight requirements. The project is subject to applicable environmental review requirements under the National Environmental Policy Act and must comply with federal regulations governing highway projects, ensuring that the bridge replacement meets safety, design, and construction standards established under 23 CFR and implementing federal guidance.