The Fiscal Year 2026 Type 3 Highway Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Competitive Grant Program (BIT3) is designed to help counties replace or fix bridges that are classified as Type 3 by the U.S. Department of Interior Bureau of Reclamation (USBR). These bridges must cross a water conveyance structure owned by the USBR. The grant covers 100% of the project costs, with no minimum cost share required.
Who it's for: This grant is for counties that own a Type 3 bridge crossing a USBR-owned water conveyance structure. The bridge must also be eligible under the Federal Lands Access Program.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Bridge not classified as Type 3 by USBR
- Bridge not crossing a USBR-owned water conveyance structure
- Bridge not owned by a county
- Project not eligible under the Federal Lands Access Program
What You May Need
- Proof of county ownership of the bridge
- Classification documentation of the bridge as Type 3 by USBR
- Documentation of the bridge crossing a USBR-owned structure
- Eligibility confirmation under the Federal Lands Access Program
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget estimate for the project
- Completed application forms
- Registration with federal grant systems (e.g., SAM.gov)
Cautions
- Ensure the bridge is properly classified as Type 3 by USBR.
- Verify the bridge crosses a USBR-owned water conveyance structure.
- Confirm eligibility under the Federal Lands Access Program.
- Prepare detailed documentation to support eligibility and project scope.
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants are counties that own a Type 3 bridge, which is defined as any non-USBR-owned bridge over 20 feet in length, or bridge-like structure between 6 and 20 feet in length, that crosses a USBR dam, associated facility, power facility, or land interest. The bridge must also cross a water conveyance structure owned by USBR and be eligible under the Federal Lands Access Program (23 U.S.C. § 204).
Overview
This grant is for counties that own a Type 3 bridge crossing a USBR-owned water conveyance structure. The bridge must also be eligible under the Federal Lands Access Program.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Bridge not classified as Type 3 by USBR
- Bridge not crossing a USBR-owned water conveyance structure
- Bridge not owned by a county
- Project not eligible under the Federal Lands Access Program
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to replace or rehabilitate eligible Type 3 bridges that are county-owned and cross USBR-owned water conveyance structures. The grant covers the full cost of the eligible project scope.
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jun 2, 2026
- Deadline
- Jul 16, 2026(33 days)
- Archive Date
- Aug 15, 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify bridge classification as Type 3 by USBR
- Confirm bridge crosses a USBR-owned structure
- Ensure project eligibility under the Federal Lands Access Program
- Gather proof of county ownership of the bridge
- Prepare a detailed project proposal
- Create a budget estimate for the project
- Complete all required application forms
- Register with SAM.gov and other federal grant systems