ODOT

What ODOT does

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), in partnership with the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), operates the Interstate Bridge Replacement (IBR) Program — a bi-state government infrastructure initiative to replace the aging Interstate Bridge across the Columbia River between Vancouver, Washington and Portland, Oregon. The program's core deliverable is a fixed-span replacement bridge with 116 feet of vertical navigation clearance that eliminates bridge lifts, improves seismic resilience, addresses outdated roadway elements (narrow lanes, no safety shoulders, poor sight lines), and relieves congestion along the I-5 corridor. The program also includes I-5 corridor improvements, auxiliary lanes (ramp-to-ramp connections), light rail extension across the river, and improved bicycle and pedestrian facilities.

The IBR Program's technology stack is civil infrastructure rather than software: a fixed-span bridge engineering design that serves more than 99% of river traffic without lifts, integrated multimodal corridor components (interchange improvements, auxiliary lanes, active transportation facilities), and modern seismic engineering standards. Federal regulatory assets include an Amended Record of Decision jointly issued by the Federal Highway Administration and the Federal Transit Administration on July 1, 2026, plus a U.S. Coast Guard authorization issued on January 16, 2026 confirming the fixed-span clearance. Public communications run through an official program website (interstatebridge.org), a vendor portal, an email newsletter, and broad social media presence across Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, and TikTok.

The program has no commercial revenue model; it is funded through federal and state transportation appropriations administered through public budget processes. Contracting for construction and professional services is routed through a dedicated IBR Vendor Portal. The user base is non-paying: general public commuters, freight and logistics operators moving goods through the I-5 corridor, transit users on the new light rail service, and active transportation users crossing via bicycle and pedestrian facilities. No funding rounds, private equity participation, or stock market listing are applicable given the program's status as a government entity.

Name

ODOT

Legal name

Interstate Bridge Replacement Program

Website

https://columbiarivercrossing.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Bi-state government infrastructure program jointly run by ODOT and WSDOT to replace the aging Interstate Bridge across the Columbia River with a fixed-span, earthquake-resilient multimodal structure serving freight, transit, and drivers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Transportation Infrastructure

NAICS

Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction (23731), Support Activities for Rail Transportation (4882)

SIC

Local & Suburban Transit & Interurban Hwy Passenger Trans (4100)

akta.pro primary industry

Bridges, Viaducts & Elevated Guideway Construction (IMAFAFAF)

Keywords

• Transportation infrastructure
• Bridge replacement
• Highway construction
• Multimodal transit
• Earthquake resilience

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Others

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ODOT, jointly with WSDOT, plans, designs, and is now constructing a modern, earthquake-resilient replacement Interstate Bridge across the Columbia River on the I-5 corridor between Vancouver, WA and Portland, OR. The core deliverable is a fixed-span bridge with 116 feet of vertical navigation clearance, complemented by I-5 corridor improvements (auxiliary lanes, interchange upgrades), a light rail transit extension across the river, and improved active transportation (bicycle/pedestrian) facilities.

Product overview

The Interstate Bridge Replacement (IBR) Program is a government infrastructure initiative led by the Oregon and Washington State Departments of Transportation. Rather than a software product company, ODOT operates a portfolio of physical infrastructure programs. The core offering is the I-5 Corridor improvements featuring a replacement fixed-span bridge across the Columbia River, complemented by light rail extension and active transportation facilities. The program represents a unified infrastructure modernization effort rather than a platform-plus-modules software architecture.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Interstate Bridge Replacement Program (IBR Program) A bi-state government infrastructure program (ODOT and WSDOT) replacing the aging I-5 Interstate Bridge across the Columbia River with a modern, earthquake-resilient, multimodal structure connecting Vancouver, WA and Portland, OR.
• Fixed-Span Replacement Bridge A fixed-span bridge over the Columbia River with 116 feet of vertical navigation clearance that eliminates bridge lifts, improves safety, and strengthens earthquake resilience while continuing to serve over 99% of river traffic.
• I-5 Corridor Improvements Highway upgrades along the I-5 corridor including interchange design improvements, auxiliary lanes (ramp-to-ramp connections), wider lanes, safety shoulders, and improved sight lines to enhance safety and freight mobility.
• Light Rail Extension Across the Columbia River Extension of light rail transit across the Columbia River as part of the multimodal bridge design, providing travelers with additional transit options between Portland and Vancouver.
• Active Transportation Facilities Improved bicycle and pedestrian facilities integrated into the new bridge design to support safe active transportation crossings of the Columbia River.

Quantifiable outcome

• Elimination of bridge lifts for over 99% of river traffic
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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API detail

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerODOT is the lead Oregon agency for the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program, working in coordination with Washington State Department of Transportation to plan and implement the modern, earthquake-resilient bridge across the Columbia River.
• Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWSDOT is the lead Washington state agency for the IBR Program, collaborating with ODOT to deliver the I-5 corridor improvements and replacement bridge connecting Vancouver, WA and Portland, OR.
• Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFHWA issued the Amended Record of Decision allowing the IBR Program to advance to construction-related activities. FHWA provides federal oversight and authorization for the interstate bridge replacement project.
• Federal Transit Administration (FTA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFTA co-issued the Amended Record of Decision with FHWA, providing federal transit authorization for the light rail extension component of the multimodal bridge project.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT): MassDOT is an integrated state DOT that delivers highway, bridge, and transit infrastructure including multimodal corridor projects. Comparable to ODOT in combining bridge replacement with transit and active transportation elements in dense metropolitan areas.
• New York State Department of Transportation: NYSDOT operates one of the largest state-owned highway and bridge networks in the U.S., including major crossings over the Hudson and East rivers. Comparable to ODOT as a state DOT with active bridge replacement programs in dense urban corridors.
• California Department of Transportation (Caltrans): Caltrans is the largest state DOT in the U.S., managing a vast portfolio of highway, bridge, and multimodal infrastructure projects. Comparable to ODOT as a state transportation department executing major bridge and corridor investments, but operating at much broader geographic and budgetary scale.
• Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT): TxDOT is a major state DOT delivering large-scale highway, bridge, and corridor modernization programs across Texas. Comparable to ODOT in executing multi-billion-dollar bridge and interstate construction through federal-state partnership models.
• Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) - New York: MTA operates the largest urban transit network in North America, including major bridges and tunnels managed alongside highway and rail assets. Comparable to the IBR Program as a multimodal bridge/transit operator in a high-volume corridor.

Direct peers

• Clark County Public Transportation Benefit Area Authority (C-TRAN): C-TRAN provides public transit in the Vancouver, WA area and is a key partner in the IBR Program's transit and multimodal components. Comparable to ODOT/IBR as a regional transit stakeholder integrating with the light rail extension across the river.
• Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT): WSDOT is the joint lead agency for the IBR Program alongside ODOT, operating Washington's statewide highway system. It is the most directly comparable peer because it co-administers this exact bridge replacement project and shares operational responsibility for the Columbia River corridor.
• Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon (TriMet): TriMet operates the Portland-area MAX light rail system that the IBR Program will extend across the Columbia River. It is directly comparable as the receiving transit operator whose service will be expanded by the bridge program's light rail extension.

Regional players

• Sound Transit: Sound Transit plans and operates light rail in the Seattle metropolitan area, executing major regional transit expansions. Comparable to the IBR Program's light rail extension component as a peer regional rail builder, though operating in a different Pacific Northwest market.

Emerging players

• Port Authority of New York and New Jersey: The Port Authority operates bi-state major bridges, tunnels, and transit infrastructure between New York and New Jersey. Comparable to the IBR Program as a bi-state infrastructure operator replacing aging crossings in a critical interstate corridor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/IbrProgram
• YouTubeyoutube.com/IBRProgram
• Facebookfacebook.com/Interstate-Bridge-Replacement-Program-102942415041844
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/odot
• Instagraminstagram.com/ibrprogram
• TikToktiktok.com/@ibrprogram

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