Both Programs are federally funded but have different eligibility and local participation requirements.
LIBP Projects
Must meet low impact criteria such as no geometry or grade changes, low environmental impacts and off-site detours are accepted by local entities. LIBPs are completed with expedited delivery by means of prefabricated bridge components. Local participation requires agreeing to an off-site detour up to 12 months in duration (typical closure being about 6 months and maintaining local roads as needed during construction.
LOCBR Projects
Follow a traditional federal replacement schedule with local fiscal participation agreed to and disbursed up front before the project begins. These projects do not require off-site detours or low impact criteria allowing for the more design intensive local bridges to be replaced.
