Program Purpose

The primary objective of the Federal Highway Bridge Program (HBP) is to preserve and improve the condition of bridges that are physically deteriorated or structurally deficient through replacement, rehabilitation and systematic preventive maintenance, that are owned by cities and counties. 

• LAG Manual - Chapter 34 (pdf 667kb) - Federal eligibility criteria, rules, procedures & responsibilities
• FHWA Description and history of HBP
• HBP Factsheet
• Highway Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Program (HBRRP) Factsheet - HBP's former name
• BRAC- Bridge Replacement Advisory Committee


Governing Documents
• National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS)
• Washington State Bridge Inspection Manual 

Other Funding Sources

• Transportation Improvement Board (TIB)
• Country Road Administration Board (CRAB)