The Off-System Bridge Program is a federal program that replaces or rehabilitates bridges located on roads that are not on the federal-aid system.

Eligible bridges must be located on a road functionally classified as a rural minor collector, rural local, or urban local and have a National Bridge Inventory (NBI) inspection report with a rating of poor. 

The award maximum is $2 million for 100% non-local dollars. This federal program uses both Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) and Bridge Formula Program (BPF) funds, covering 100% (up to $2 million) for construction and construction engineering. The local agency will be responsible for any construction and construction engineering cost over the $2 million maximum, as well as 100% of the design, right-of-way acquisition, utility relocation, and any non-participating cost.

Off-System Bridge Program Fact Sheet

Program Funding for FFY 2026: 

• Up to $20.5 million per year 
• Up to $2 million per project  

Funding

• Federal Requirements: A portion of the state's Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) funds and Bridge Program Funds (BPF) must be used for replacing or rehabilitating eligible bridges not on the federal-aid system. KDOT established the Off-System Bridge Program to meet this requirement. 
• Funding Allocation: Approximately $10 million of STBG funds are set aside annually, with a $2.5 million state match, and about $8 million from BPF. 
• Funding Cap: Combined state and federal funds for each project are capped at $2 million. 
• Competitive Program: Funds are awarded through a competitive application process.  

Eligibility

• The bridge must be on a road classified as a rural minor collector, rural local, or urban local. 
• The bridge must have a current NBI inspection report. 
• The bridge must have an NBI rating of "Poor."  

How to Apply

• Funds are awarded through a competitive application process.
• Local Off-Systems Bridge Program Application
• Complete applications may also be emailed to kdot.lpeplans@ks.gov.
• To confirm receipt (if you do not receive an email confirmation) please follow up with the Bureau of Local Projects.

Awarded Projects

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