Embankment or borrow fill cost per cubic yard in Ohio
Updated · BuildGets Team
Public bids in Ohio put the embankment or borrow fill at a median of $32.50 per cubic yard, with the middle half of bids between $26.00 and $41.50. That is 19 % below the national median of $40.00. Based on 10 bidder prices from 5 public bid tabulations opened between December 2022 and May 2026.
| Median bid in Ohio | $32.50 / CY |
| Middle 50 % of bids | $26.00 – $41.50 |
| National median | $40.00 (-19 %) |
| Bidder prices · bid tabs · owners | 10 · 5 · 1 |
Bid tabs in Ohio
| Owner | Bid opening | Low bid | Median of bids | Bids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami County Engineer's Office | May 2026 | $13.00 | $15.00 | 3 |
| Miami County Engineer's Office | Feb 2025 | $38.00 | $32.00 | 2 |
| LOSTCREEK-SHELBY ROAD BRIDGE NO. 00.11 | Mar 2024 | $26.00 | $43.00 | 2 |
| MIAMI COUNTY ENGINEER'S OFFICE | Jun 2023 | $42.00 | $43.50 | 2 |
| Miami County Engineer's Office | Dec 2022 | $27.00 | $27.00 | 1 |
Prices are what contractors bid on public jobs in Ohio, not installed costs from a price book. What each item includes varies by owner: read the item description in each bid tab before comparing. National figure and every state: embankment or borrow fill unit price. Every unit price in Ohio: Ohio unit prices.
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Questions
How much does an embankment or borrow fill cost in Ohio?
Public bids in Ohio put the embankment or borrow fill at a median of $32.50 per cubic yard, with the middle half of bids between $26.00 and $41.50. That is 19 % below the national median of $40.00. Based on 10 bidder prices from 5 public bid tabulations opened between December 2022 and May 2026.
Is Ohio more expensive than the national average?
For this item the Ohio median bid is 19 % below the national median of $40.00. Bid prices depend on the owner, the job size and what the item includes, so compare with the sources below.