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Adams County applies for federal STP funds and plans phased County Z projects

Adams County Highway Committee · November 13, 2025

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Summary

County highway staff told the Committee the county submitted a Surface Transportation Program (STP) application for County Z and has segmented County Z into three CHI-eligible projects so work can proceed with a combination of federal and future CHI program funds if STP is not awarded.

Adams County submitted a Surface Transportation Program (STP) application for County Z and laid out a multi-segment plan to advance work if the federal grant is not awarded.

Pat explained the STP application covers County Z from the new Duck Creek bridge to Edgewood; STP awards are federally funded at roughly 80% with a 20% local match and are not guaranteed. To maximize funding opportunities, staff segmented County Z into three projects (Duck Creek to Evergreen, Evergreen to Elk Drive, Elk Drive to Edgewood) and said the county can apply for three CHI program components beginning in 2026 (CHI, CHI-d, CHI-s) though funds cannot be stacked for the same segment.

Pat warned the STP application is a relatively large rural project and that he was not confident of securing an award, so segmentation was chosen to advance work in phases. He also noted that ARIP (agricultural) funds are not allowable on a major collector like County Z. Committee members discussed timelines and the multi-year nature of completing multiple miles of reconstruction with available county resources.

No formal committee vote was taken on the STP application itself during the meeting; the presentation served as a status update and planning discussion.