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BFP - BRIDGE FORMULA PROGRAM
Federal funding is intended to reduce the number of structurally deficient (SD) bridges on the off-system in Oklahoma. This includes city and county-owned bridges.
- Must be SD
- ODOT will administer the projects and program
- Can be 100% federally funded
- All federal requirements must be met
SD CITY BRIDGE PROGRAM – This program assists cities in repairing or replacing structurally deficient bridges in their incorporated city limits. Cities should complete the below Notice of Interest to assist ODOT in the prioritization of projects. https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/abfd805554334da7ae773579e12e17e7
SCOUR MITIGATION PROGRAM – Program designed to correct scour issues on structurally deficient bridges on the city and county system – currently reviewing 600 bridges for this program.
For questions please contact Amber Mitchell: Amber.Mitchell@odot.ok.gov
Lake Access Program
- State funds for surfacing reimbursement program.
- City/County forces prepare the base and drainage.
Deadline for submission is March 1, 2025.
For questions please contact Jessica Hankins: Jessica.Hankins@odot.ok.gov
Municipal Road Drilling Activity Fund
- $5M state funds dedicated to assist municipalities repair roadway damage caused by increased oilfield activity
- Municipality must be under 15K population
- Applications for FY25 are now open and will close o Sept. 30, 2024
- Resolution
- Application Link
For questions please contact Amber Mitchell: Amber.Mitchell@odot.ok.gov
- Federal Funds allocated as Transportation Alternatives. These projects are designed to improve the safety and connectivity within communities and cities through pedestrian, bicycle and recreational trail activities.
- Competitive application process – Next call for projects will be fall of 2025
- Selection completed by independent committee
- Transportation Commission awards will be made October 7, 2024
- Projects delivered by ODOT following all federal funding guidelines
- FHWA TAP
For questions please contact Matt VanAuken: Matt.Vanauken@odot.ok.gov
Industrial Access Programs
- State-funded program to encourage economic growth and employment opportunities
- Industrial Access Criteria
For questions please contact Jessica Hankins: Jessica.Hankins@odot.ok.gov
COUNTY EQUIPMENT REVOLVING FUND
- State Funded Lease-Purchase program for County equipment. The budget varies depending on annual lease payments from the previous year.
- Allows counties to lease equipment through ODOT with a one-time 3% interest premium
For questions please contact Jessica Hankins: Jessica.Hankins@odot.ok.gov
- Federal emergency relief fund for counties and cities who experience damage on major collectors due to a disaster. This funding is provided after a presidential declaration of a disaster or the Governor declares an emergency and FHWA concurs.
- It is a reimbursement program. Because of federal funding, federal requirements must be met for reimbursement, including R/W certs, NEPA clearances, Federal Authorizations, for claim payment.
- The ER Program reimburses for 100% of emergency repairs in the first 270 days, 80% after 270 days. Permanent repairs for county major collector roads are funded with 80% ER funds and 20% matching funds.
- Link to Federal Highway ER page: https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/programadmin/erelief.cfm
For questions please contact Amber Mitchell: Amber.Mitchell@odot.ok.gov
Additional Resources
- The CIRB fund is state funds dedicated to the county highway system, to construct or reconstruct roads and bridges of the highest priority.
- The CIRB Five-Year Plan is approved by Transportation Commission.
- Previously capped at $120 million per year with 25% ($30 million) going directly to counties, in 2022 the Oklahoma Legislature agreed to raise the cap by $5 million per year for the next 6 years to eventually be capped at $150 million.
- Funding is split evenly between the 8 ODOT districts.