IR1045, bridge widening, BRG no 29: on grabill RD over the ST. JOE river, allen county, B-42165

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) a Formula Grant totaling $974,109.50 under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) on August 14, 2025, for bridge widening infrastructure improvements. The project involves widening Bridge No. 29 on Grabill Road over the St. Joe River in Allen County within the Fort Wayne District. This infrastructure improvement project is designed to enhance highway capacity and safety on the state transportation network and carries an ultimate completion date of August 28, 2030.

The Highway Planning and Construction program provides federal financial assistance to states for the construction, preservation, and improvement of highways and related transportation infrastructure. As a state-administered program, INDOT serves as the recipient and administrator of these federal funds, responsible for project development, design oversight, and construction management in accordance with federal requirements under 23 CFR and 2 CFR 200. This bridge widening project represents a typical application of program funding, supporting the preservation and functional improvement of critical transportation infrastructure across Indiana's highway system.

Project description

B-42165 - DES 1901712 bridge widening on IR1045 in allen county fort wayne district