OCTOBER 2026
On October 15, 2026, the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) Local Public Agency (LPA) Section issued a formal call for projects for the Off-System Bridge (OSB) Program for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2028.
The Purpose of the Off-System Bridge Program is to fund the Design and/or Construction for replacement, rehabilitation, preservation and protection of roadway bridges over waterways, other topographical barriers, other roadways, railroads, canals, ferry landings, etc. on bridges that are not on the Federal-aid highway system (local roads or rural minor collectors).
This call is for Off-System Bridge Projects seeking STBGP program funding ($3.9 Mil) in SFY28. The program type and eligibility for STBGP program are described below. The BFP program call is on hold pending confirmation of future funding availability.
Surface Transportation Block Grant Program (STBG)
764 - Off System Bridge with Match- STBGP-Off Sys Br
Eligible for Replacement, Rehabilitation and/or Strengthening:
The bridge must be classified as either "Poor" or "Fair" or having a load capacity rating that requires the bridge to be posted for weight restrictions based on the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS).
Eligible for Preservation/Preventative Maintenance and Protection:
All bridges regardless of condition are eligible for Preservation/Preventative Maintenance or Protection measures.
PROJECT APPLICATION
- The application shall identify the requested Program Funding (STBG) the project sponsor wishes to apply for in the application form.
- Applications will require a description of work that includes purpose and need, scope of work, justification (system prioritization), schedule, and detailed cost estimates for Design and Construction phases. Entities submitting multiple applications will need to regionally prioritize projects and submit justification for the selected projects.
FUNDING
- Under the STBG Program ONLY, eligible project costs will be funded at a 94.3% federal share with a 5.7% local match.
TIMELINE
- OSB applications are due back to MAG no later than December 17, 2026. MAG will prepare and submit the applications to ADOT by the posted due date. Applications can be submitted to the MAG TIP mailbox, [email protected].
- OSB applications are due back to the ADOT LPA Section no later than December 31, 2026.
- ADOT Selection Committee will review and prioritize all projects based on submitted applications and established scoring criteria January 2027.
- Eligibility determination letters will be sent to applicants (with a copy to the Regional COG/MPO) February 2027.
- Project Sponsors with projects selected can start working with their Regional COG/MPO to program the project into the Regional TIP as soon as program eligibility determination letter is received.
- Project Sponsors with selected projects may start working with ADOT LPA Section to initiate the project and start the IGA process as soon as the project has been programmed in the Regional TIP.
- Funding for Development Activities such as consultant selection, Environmental, ROW, and Utility and Railroad consultations will not be available until after June 2027.
Attached are the Off-System Bridge Guidelines, application, and scoring criteria. Ensure that all OSB applications submitted to ADOT are on the attached application form.
All Off-System Bridge applications must be submitted through the Regional COG/MPO, or the application will not be considered. This will ensure that each project will appropriately be considered for regional prioritization at the COG/MPO level before submission to ADOT.
More information about the OSB Program can be found on the ADOT LPA Section website at ADOT Federal Aid Highway Programs (LPA) website.
If you have questions or need further information please contact Mark Henige, ADOT LPA Program Manager at (602) 712-7132.
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