Background/Discussion
The Competitive Highway Bridge Program (CHBP) funding was made available by Division L of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018 by the federal government. The North Broadway Bridge over Indian Creek was selected to receive the CHBP funds.
The use of the CHBP funds requires the project to be bundled with two Montgomery County bridges and let as one project through the IDOT.
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.
The CHBP funds allow for funding of 55% of the construction cost of the bridge up to a maximum of $1,256,260. The estimated cost of the North Broadway Bridge over Indian Creek is $2,300,000. The remaining construction costs will be paid using Federal-Aid SWAP funds per agreement No. 4-19-HBP-SWAP-10. The engineering costs associated with the project will be paid by the City.
The IDOT agreement requires the project to be let by September 2021 and completed by September 2026.
The cooperative interagency agreement names the City of Council Bluffs as the Contracting Authority for the bridge projects. Each bridge owner shall be responsible for the project development, construction inspection, and completion of final paperwork for their bridge project.