Embankment or borrow fill cost per cubic yard in Virginia
Updated · BuildGets Team
Public bids in Virginia put the embankment or borrow fill at a median of $60.00 per cubic yard, with the middle half of bids between $60.00 and $60.00. That is 50 % above the national median of $40.00. Based on 5 bidder prices from 1 public bid tabulation opened in July 2024.
| Median bid in Virginia | $60.00 / CY |
| Middle 50 % of bids | $60.00 – $60.00 |
| National median | $40.00 (+50 %) |
| Bidder prices · bid tabs · owners | 5 · 1 · 1 |
Bid tabs in Virginia
| Owner | Bid opening | Low bid | Median of bids | Bids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 High Capacity Inlet Replacement Project | Jul 2024 | $74.00 | $60.00 | 5 |
Prices are what contractors bid on public jobs in Virginia, 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 Virginia: Virginia unit prices.
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Questions
How much does an embankment or borrow fill cost in Virginia?
Public bids in Virginia put the embankment or borrow fill at a median of $60.00 per cubic yard, with the middle half of bids between $60.00 and $60.00. That is 50 % above the national median of $40.00. Based on 5 bidder prices from 1 public bid tabulation opened in July 2024.
Is Virginia more expensive than the national average?
For this item the Virginia median bid is 50 % above 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.