National bridge inspection standards implementation

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) a Formula Grant totaling $30.8 million on June 11, 2025, under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205). This award funds the implementation of the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) in accordance with FHWA guidelines. The Formula Grant mechanism provides federal financial assistance to state departments of transportation on an annual basis through statutory formula allocation, enabling Oregon to develop and execute bridge inspection activities as part of its comprehensive transportation infrastructure management responsibilities.

Under this award, ODOT will conduct systematic bridge inspection activities consistent with national standards established by the FHWA. As the state's primary transportation agency, ODOT typically partners with county transportation departments and local municipalities to deliver federally funded transportation projects. The NBIS implementation supports ODOT's broader mission of managing and maintaining Oregon's comprehensive transportation infrastructure, including the state's bridge network, which represents a critical component of the state's highway system serving both intrastate and interstate commerce.

Project description

Implement new national bridge inspection standards (NBIS) per fhwa guidelines