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Jackson County engineer says federal grant could cover most of planned 578th Avenue bridge replacement
Summary
County Engineer Jaden Sheckwell told the board that a joint Iowa application to the federal Competitive Highway Bridge Program was awarded and that Jackson County’s 578th Avenue bridge is eligible for up to $528,000 in federal funds, with an 80% federal / 20% local match; the project will be bundled with Dubuque County and Dyersville for bidding.
Jackson County Engineer Jaden Sheckwell told the Board of Supervisors on April 14 that a joint Iowa submission to the federal Competitive Highway Bridge Program (CHBP) was selected and that Jackson County’s planned replacement of the bridge on 578th Avenue is included.
"The federal grant portion is up to, like, $528,000 for that bridge," Sheckwell said, adding that CHBP grants are generally…
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