FHWAFinal Rule

Rescinding Requirements Regarding Bridges on Federal Dams

TransportationEnergy

Summary

The Federal Highway Administration is removing old rules that required bridges built on federal dams to meet certain standards. This change simplifies regulations for states and dam operators who want to build or maintain bridges across federal dam property.

Key Points

  • 1The rule eliminates previous requirements for how bridges on federal dams must be designed and constructed
  • 2States and local governments will have more flexibility in managing bridge projects on federal dam sites
  • 3This affects bridge maintenance and new construction projects at dams managed by federal agencies
  • 4The change reduces bureaucratic requirements, potentially speeding up bridge projects in these locations
  • 5Individual states may now have more authority to set their own bridge standards for federal dam crossings

Key Dates

Published

December 3, 2025

This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.

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