• Competitive Highway Bridge Program

    Public Involvement Survey
  • This survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest in the program.

    In 2025, the U.S. Department of Transportation will award up to $250 million in Competitive Highway Bridge Program (CHBP) grants to support critical infrastructure projects across the country. CHBP is a nationally competitive grant program that provides additional transportation infrastructure funding to those who apply.

    A collaborative group of 20+ counties, cities, the Iowa County Engineers Association (ICEA), and the Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) is applying to receive funding to help rebuild 33 bridges in poor condition across the state. These bridge replacement projects would improve safety, increase communities’ connection to nearby areas, provide easier access for freight and agricultural-related movement and allow for economic growth.

    This survey will give us insight into your views on the bridges, how you use the current structures, and your thoughts on potential wider, safer bridges that can carry heavier loads. The survey should take no more than 5 minutes to complete. If you wish to complete the survey for more than one structure, please click the link on the thank you page when you finish. We appreciate your input!

  • Bridge 1 – Dickinson County – Iowa DOT owned (23700) 
    This Iowa DOT-owned structure is 95 years old and in poor condition. It carries highway IA-9 over the west fork of the Little Sioux River and is near Silver Lake and West Okoboji Lake. It also is near the communities of Lake Park, Montgomery, and Triboji Beach.  

    Dickinson County bridge

  • Bridge 2 – Muscatine County – Iowa DOT owned (37830) 
    This Iowa DOT-owned structure is 104 years old and in poor condition. It carries Highway US-6 over the east branch of Wapsinonoc Creek. It’s located on the eastern edge of West Liberty.  

    Muscatine County

  • Bridge 3 – Buena Vista County – (85740) 
    This Buena Vista County-owned structure is 60 years old and in poor condition. It carries M-50, also known as 160th Avenue, over the North Racoon River. The bridge is located in rural Buena Vista County, south of IA-3 and east of Highway 71. 

    Buena Vista

  • Bridge 4 – Ida County – (186961) 
    This Ida County-owned structure is 124 years old and in poor condition. It carries Alpine Lane over Bacon Creek. It’s located south of US-20 and east of Cushing. 

    Ida County 

  • Bridge 5 – Monona County – (250540) 
    This Monona County-owned structure is 75 years old and in poor condition. It carries Teak Avenue, also known as L37, over Soldier Creek. It is located south of Ute and IA 183. 

    Monona County

  • Bridge 6 – Osceola County – (263300) 
    This Osceola County-owned structure is 66 years old and in poor condition. It carries Pierce Avenue over Cloverdale Creek. It’s located southeast of Sibley and east of IA-60.

    Osceola County

  • Bridge 7 – Mitchell County – (248530) 
    This Mitchell County-owned structure is 71 years old and in poor condition. It carries 430th Street over a creek in the northeastern quadrant of the county. The bridge is located east of Little Cedar and southeast of Stacyville.

    Mitchell County 1

  • Bridge 8 – Mitchell County – (249201) 
    This Mitchell County-owned structure is 40 years old and in poor condition. It carries 480th Street, also known as A19, over a small stream. The bridge is located between Highway 218 and Otranto, and south of the communities of Mona and Lyle.  

    Mitchell County 2

  • Bridge 9 – Chickasaw County – (112770) 
    This Chickasaw County-owned structure is 67 years old and in poor condition. It carries 140th Street, also known as B28, over the Wapsipinicon River. The bridge is located southwest of Deerfield and east of Colwell.  

    Chickasaw County 1

  • Bridge 10 – Chickasaw County – (19680) 
    This Chickasaw County-owned structure is 97 years old and in poor condition. It carries South Linn Avenue over a drainage ditch. The bridge is located east of Highway 18 and directly south of New Hampton.  

    Chickasaw County 2

  • Bridge 11 – Allamakee County – (61140) 
    This Allamakee County-owned structure is 70 years old and in poor condition. It carries Suttle Creek Road over the Yellow River. Located in the south-central part of the county, the bridge is south of Rossville and east of the small community of Volney.  

    Allamakee County

  • Bridge 12 – Bremer County – (78920) 
    This Bremer County-owned structure is 85 years old and in poor condition. It carries 260th Street over a small waterway off of the Cedar River. The bridge is near the Ingawanis Woodland and its associated trails, centrally located between the cities of Waverly, Janesville and Denver.  

    Bremer County 1

  • Bridge 13 – Bremer County – (79060) 
    This Bremer County-owned structure is 95 years old and in poor condition. It carries 240th Street over a small creek. The bridge is northeast of Highway 219 and the Shell Rock River. The closest towns are Waverly and Shell Rock.  

    Bremer County 2

  • Bridge 14 – Dubuque County – (148160) 
    This Dubuque County-owned structure is 84 years old and in poor condition. It carries Flanagan Road over the north fork of the Little Maquoketa River. The bridge is located in rural north-central Dubuque County.

    Dubuque County

  • Bridge 15 – Jackson County – (193040) 
    This Jackson County-owned structure is 86 years old and in poor condition. It carries 578th Avenue over Schramling Creek. The bridge is located in a rural area in the far southeast corner of the County.  

    Jackson County

  • Bridge 16 – Cedar County – (103280) 
    This Cedar County-owned structure is 64 years old and in poor condition. It carries Baker Avenue, also known as X30, over Nicholson Creek. The bridge is located in the far western edge of the county, north of West Branch and Interstate 80 and west of Cedar Valley. 

    Cedar County

  • Bridge 17 – Scott County – (303010) 
    This Scott County-owned structure is 101 years old and in poor condition. It carries Big Rock Road over a creek. The bridge is located in extreme northwest Scott County, in a predominantly rural area.

    Scott County  

  • Bridge 18 – Des Moines County – (143270) 
    This Des Moines County-owned structure is 83 years old and in poor condition. It carries Beaverdale Road, also known as X40, over the Flint River. The bridge is located in a rural part of the county, between Highways 61 and 34.

    Des Moines County

  • Bridge 19 – Washington County – (337040)  
    This Washington County-owned structure is 99 years old and in poor condition. It carries Orange Avenue over the north fork of Long Creek. The bridge is located north of Washington and east of IA-1. 

    Washington County

  • Bridge 20 – Lee County – (218910) 
    This Lee County-owned structure is 76 years old and in poor condition. It carries Chalk Ridge Road over Devil Creek. The bridge is located in a rural part of the county, northwest of Fort Madison.  

    Lee County

  • Bridge 21 – Lee County – (219030) 
    This Lee County-owned structure is 75 years old and in poor condition. It carries 220th  Avenue, also known as  J56, over Bonnell Creek.  The bridge is located north of Franklin and southwest of West Point.  

    Lee County 2

  • Bridge 22 – Warren County – (332850) 
    This Warren County-owned structure is 66 years old and in poor condition. It carries south 23 Highway over Stony Creek. The bridge is located in the southeast corner of the county. The nearest community is Lacona, which is northwest of the bridge. 

    Warren County 1 

  • Bridge 23 – Warren County – (333690) 
    This Warren County-owned structure is 54 years old and in poor condition. It carries 140th Avenue over a branch of Otter Creek. The bridge is located southeast of Indianola and east of Highway 65.  

    Warren County 2

  • Bridge 24 – Story County – (316170) 
    This Story County-owned structure is 69 years old and in poor condition. It carries 115th Street, also known as E15, over Bear Creek. The bridge is located in a rural area north of Roland and east of Interstate 35.  

    Story County

  • Bridge 25 – Madison County – (234750)  
    This Madison County-owned structure is 69 years old and in poor condition. It carries Prairieview Avenue over Badger Creek. The bridge is located in a rural area in the northeast quadrant of the county, east of Highway 169.

    Madison County 1

  • Bridge 26 – Madison County – (232680) 
    This Madison County-owned structure is 67 years old and in poor condition. It carries Deer Run Avenue over West Branch Creek.  The bridge is in a rural area in the extreme southwest of the county. 

    Madison County 2

  • Bridge 27 – Madison County – (233280) 
    This Madison County-owned structure is 94 years old and in poor condition. It carries Carver Road, also known as P69, over a drainage ditch. The bridge is located near Pammel State Park and Fellowship Forest, and is west of Highway 169. It’s southwest of Winterset.  

    Madison County 3

  • Bridge 28 – Montgomery County – (254240) 
    This Montgomery County-owned structure is 85 years old and in poor condition. It carries 250th Street, also known as H46, over the West Nodaway River. The bridge is located just west of Highway 71, northwest of Villisca. 

    Montgomery County 1 

  • Bridge 29 – Montgomery County – (254550) 
    This Mongomery County-owned structure is 69 years old and in poor condition. It carries 270th Street, also known as H54, over the Tarkio River. The bridge is located in a rural area of south-central Montgomery County.  

    Montgomery County 2

  • Bridge 30 – Shelby County – (47910) 
    This Shelby County-owned structure is 86 years old and in poor condition. It carries Street F24 over a small stream. The bridge is located in a rural area of northeastern Shelby County, west of Irwin.  

    Shelby County

  • Bridge 31 – Johnson County/Iowa City – (6260) 
    This bridge is owned by the City of Iowa City. It is 89 years old and in poor condition. It carries Benton Street over Ralson Creek and is located in a densely populated neighborhood in the eastern part of town. 

    Johnson County 1

  • Bridge 32 – Montgomery County/Villisca – (11520) 
    This bridge is owned by the City of Villisca. It is 85 years old and in poor condition. It carries Third Street, also known as 260th Street, over the Middle Nodaway River. The bridge is located on the eastern edge of Villisca.  

    Montgomery County - Villisca

  • Bridge 33 – Dubuque County/Dyersville – (4305) 
    This bridge is owned by the City of Dyersville. It is 57 years old and carries Third Avenue over the north folk of the Maquoketa River. The bridge is located in the heart of Dyersville, near Westside Park and the Dyersville Downtown Market.  

    Dubuque County - Dyersville

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