Csah 15: at 201ST AVE in sherburne county- replace bridge 71504 with new bridge 71533 over the ELK river, approaches, retaining wall, ADA & storm SEW

The Federal Highway Administration awarded $4,075,349 in Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) funding to the Minnesota Department of Transportation on July 29, 2025, for the replacement of Bridge 71504 with new Bridge 71533 over the Elk River on County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 15 at 201st Avenue in Sherburne County, Minnesota. This project encompasses bridge replacement, approach reconstruction, retaining wall installation, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance improvements, and storm sewer work. The Highway Planning and Construction program provides federal financial assistance to states for highway construction, preservation, and improvement activities, with projects selected through state transportation planning processes and subject to environmental review and design approval by the Federal Highway Administration division office.

The Minnesota Department of Transportation is administering this bridge replacement project with County Sherburne as the sub-grantee responsible for project implementation. This infrastructure improvement project reflects the program's emphasis on bridge rehabilitation and replacement to enhance transportation safety and functionality within the state's highway system. The award supports the county's transportation infrastructure objectives and aligns with federal priorities established under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act for modernizing critical highway bridge assets.