24-inch ductile iron water main cost per linear foot
Updated · BuildGets Team
Public bids put the 24-inch ductile iron water main at a median of $320 per linear foot, with the middle half of bids between $277 and $386. Based on 43 bidder prices from 4 public bid tabulations.
| Median bid | $320 / LF |
| Middle 50 % of bids | $277 – $386 |
| Bidder prices | 43 |
| Bid tabulations | 4 |
By project
| Owner | State | Bid opening | Low bid | Median of bids | Bids |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CITY OF AUSTIN | TX | Apr 2026 | $1,662 | 6 | |
| City of Austin | TX | Feb 2026 | $720 | 2 | |
| CITY OF AUSTIN | TX | Nov 2025 | $420 | 6 | |
| CITY OF AUSTIN | TX | Jun 2025 | $229 | $292 | 32 |
Related unit prices
- 4-inch ductile iron water main: $200 / LF
- 6-inch ductile iron water main: $182 / LF
- 8-inch ductile iron water main: $192 / LF
- 10-inch ductile iron water main: $163 / LF
- 12-inch ductile iron water main: $240 / LF
- 14-inch ductile iron water main: $480 / LF
- 16-inch ductile iron water main: $365 / LF
- 36-inch ductile iron water main: $933 / LF
Prices are what contractors bid on public jobs, not installed costs from a price book. What each item includes varies by owner: read the item description before comparing. Methodology and all items: water and sewer unit price index.
Questions
How much does a 24-inch ductile iron water main cost?
Public bids put the 24-inch ductile iron water main at a median of $320 per linear foot, with the middle half of bids between $277 and $386. Based on 43 bidder prices from 4 public bid tabulations.
Does the price include excavation and restoration?
It depends on each bid form: some owners include excavation, bedding, backfill or restoration in this item and others pay them as separate items. Check the item description of each source.