Perry, smelt brook bridge #2774

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded the Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) $510,000 in formula grant funding under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) on August 14, 2025. This award supports the replacement of Smelt Brook Bridge #2774, located 0.10 miles west of Thompson Store Road in Perry, Maine. The project represents a direct infrastructure improvement activity eligible under the federal-aid highway program, with a scheduled completion date of December 31, 2030.

The bridge replacement project delivers critical transportation infrastructure preservation services by removing and replacing an aging bridge structure over Smelt Brook. As a formula grant allocation administered through MaineDOT's established transportation planning processes, this funding reflects the FHWA's commitment to supporting state-level highway and bridge preservation activities. MaineDOT, as the recipient state transportation department, assumes responsibility for project design, environmental compliance, oversight, and construction management in accordance with applicable federal requirements under 23 CFR and 49 CFR.

Project description

Bridge replacement, smelt brook bridge (#2774) over smelt brook. Located 0.10 of a mile west of thompson store road. Fhwa infra grant recipient.