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 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 remaining construction costs will be paid using Federal-Aid SWAP funds per agreement No. 4-19-HBP-SWAP-10. The preliminary estimate for construction is $1,900,000.
The existing bridge will be replaced with a box culvert section along Indian Creek. A new three-lane roadway with a trail on the east side and sidewalk on the west side will be constructed over the box culvert. To accommodate this roadway section with trail and sidewalk will require property acquisitions and temporary easements adjacent to North Broadway.
The engineering and right-of-way acquisition costs associated with the project will be paid by the City. The cost for engineering services and right-of-way is estimated to be $375,000.
The project was included in the FY21 CIP with a budget of $2,300,000 in Federal and State funding with a local contribution of $437,000 in Road Use funds.