Background/Discussion
The Iowa DOT annually makes Federal and State funds available for the purposes of rehabilitating or replacing structurally deficient or functionally obsolete bridges. Bridges are ranked to receive funding based on a priority point system.
The North Broadway Bridge over Indian Creek (FHWA Structure 043960) ranked high enough among other bridges in the state to qualify for participation in the program.
Highway Bridge Program funds allow for 80% funding for construction of the North Broadway Bridge replacement with maximum eligible costs of $1,000,000.00. The preliminary estimate for the project is $2,735,000.00. The Iowa DOT in coordination with the City also submitted an application for a Federal program to replace several deteriorated bridges statewide. If the Competitive Highway Bridge Program is awarded, the project will proceed using Federal and State funds for construction and the City only paying for engineering.
This project is planned for the FY21 CIP. It is recommended that we enter an agreement with IDOT and proceed with conceptual engineering. This will allow the project scope and cost to be further defined and appropriately budgeted. After completing a selection process, a separate item will be submitted to the City Council for approval of the engineering agreement.
The IDOT agreement allows 3 years for the bridge project to be let.