OR22: culvert MP 7.70

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) $409,519.35 under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) on April 29, 2025. This formula grant funds the complete design phase through the Design Acceptance Phase (DAP) milestone for the replacement of an existing culvert located at milepost 7.70 in Oregon. The design work will serve as the foundation for future construction activities that will improve the culvert's structural functionality and enhance safety for the traveling public.

The Highway Planning and Construction program, authorized under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), provides federal financial assistance to state departments of transportation for highway-related infrastructure projects including bridge rehabilitation, roadway improvements, and safety enhancements. As a state-administered program, ODOT retains responsibility for project selection and administration within federal guidelines, with the FHWA division office approving the project agreement before design work commences. The design deliverables will be subject to standard environmental reviews, planning requirements, and federal compliance documentation standards prior to advancing to the construction phase.

Project description

Design for a future construction project to replace the existing culvert, which will improve functionality of the structure and increase safety for the traveling public.