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Key construction items described by county engineers and highway staff included a large regrade (the “yellow” project) from Tower City to Buffalo and a bridge replacement over the Maple River. The county plans to widen that stretch from a 24‑foot top (two 12‑foot lanes) to a 36‑foot top with 6‑foot shoulders and to raise the roadway by about \"a foot and a half\" to reduce frequent flood closures. The presenter said the bridge replacement will feature a larger structure to provide additional freeboard during major flood events.

Other highlighted projects:
- A joint mill and overlay with Barnes County (blue project) running from State 38 to State 32; staff said the awarded grant covers about 80% of costs. The county expects to try a fiber‑in‑asphalt pilot to reduce cracking.
- A separate mill and overlay (on County Road 26) addressing heavy truck traffic and diversion routing.
- Paving of previously graded Hunter Road (orange line), where staff plan to place 6 inches of asphalt to connect I‑29 to State 18 with a continuous paved route.
- Continued sub‑route repair and widening through Arthur, replacement of old culverts, and storm‑sewer improvements.
- Culvert lining in multiple locations using fiberglass liners to avoid full excavations, and five box culverts that county staff expect to install starting in May.

On budgets, staff reported bid results that were approximately $2.3 million under budgeted amounts for this year’s contracts and noted bridge budget lines are roughly $900,000 better than anticipated. Staff said they will use $6,000,000 of their SC funds for projects this year (creating a temporary shortfall that county staff expect to refill as SC funds are replenished), and that a joint grant with Barnes County will provide about $1.7 million for the shared project.

Staff also described grant activity and applications: a Transportation Alternatives (TA) application for a path reconstruction and pedestrian crossings near Kindred schools; a Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) application for a roundabout at County Road 20 and 45th Street; BUILD and VIP bridge grant applications for Georgetown and two other nearby bridges (joint applications with surrounding counties); and applications tied to improvements at the County Road 20 / I‑29 interchange (including possible competitive highway bridge grants). The county noted revenue forecasts at the state level were being revised downward and that legislative and oil‑production factors may affect available grant funding.

Committee members raised concerns about a proposed interchange work near Fortieth Avenue, including whether Cass County should cost‑share large state‑led interchange work; some members urged caution and noted other county funding priorities. Attendees representing local water and diversion authorities recommended follow‑up briefings on hydraulic impacts where relevant.

Routine procedural items on the meeting agenda (agenda approval and minutes approval from 11/18/2024) were adopted by voice vote earlier in the meeting. Staff said several projects were bid in the fall, which brought competitive pricing and contributed to the savings reported.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Road Advisory Committee Meeting 3/17","oneSentenceSummary","Cass County staff reviewed the 2025 road and bridge program, including a major regrade from Tower City to Buffalo with Maple River bridge work, multiple mill‑and‑overlay projects (one joint with Barnes County), a fiber‑in‑asphalt pilot and a slate of grant applications.","taxTitle","Cass County, North Dakota","taxId",2734,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6632840,"Cass County committee approves KLJ for preliminary design of County Road 31 Cheyenne River bridge",716,1013000,1729000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2670129-be250aceb0ba100382251dcd5a9f78c0&start=1013&end=1729","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2670129-be250aceb0ba100382251dcd5a9f78c0/thumbnail_1013000.jpg","/articles/6632840/Cass-County/North-Dakota/Cass-County-committee-approves-KLJ-for-preliminary-design-of-County-Road-31-Cheyenne-River-bridge","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6632840-e16a6e7184d1e671a570dfeb17b784b3/orig.mp4?Expires=1773078521&Signature=OOq53k5DgHvxziFniun90tkz9p-gDRFh58QCsvsd0NTlo~ekj59WDbGUCfC4GVVuPQhtM50avBR1IneCljzlSl9d9hgersrFSjF9DaEfG3RnmY5OC6fB3UG7w~Uq8ck0bjNJYVggTgtWKow-0hyQlVhBFe--eEEi8tDDVsj55wy4DR1A4X6buiHn5JNB4QsB~RRxvlEA1d6dQYJYRur3ZSQuS0CXuGKb~FuUPU2KIpXw03~g1QRGt1LTPxcx-3JH0LHbfc0bFmklRKi2nr4N1JfdLEb7uM2FSAe23rBdF5d375BfFJyJ0xXyfvdolWwS6ejj43t7BDG7tOxWv2jftg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A Cass County roads committee approved moving forward with KLJ Engineering to provide preliminary and design engineering for the County Road 31 (Cheyenne River) bridge project, with the work to be presented for potential approval at the April 7 commission meeting.

The vote followed a presentation describing why the existing bridge was closed in June 2024 because of severe substructure movement and a noted slip plane in the soils. County staff said inclinometers installed along the alignment confirmed continuing movement and that piers were visibly leaning; one presenter described the current piers as appearing “at about a 30 degree angle.”

The county’s presentation summarized engineering history at the site: recorded rotation beginning in the 1950s, extensions in 1957 and a replacement in 1976, and accelerating movement that prompted the 2024 closure. Staff said the county engaged Houston Engineering and Braun Intertech for preliminary engineering and soil analysis and later solicited proposals; three firms responded to the request for proposals (Houston, KLJ and SRF). Committee members said KLJ’s proposal stood out for its combined technical approach and its experience pursuing grant funding.

The county estimated a new bridge could cost between $8 million and $12 million; staff said they had already approved a budget carryover (approved in July) of $5,500,000 to help accommodate the anticipated construction in 2026. Staff also said the county will pursue federal funding (including a possible flex‑fund opportunity) and that securing roughly $4 million in federal aid would be significant enough to accept a roughly six‑month shift to the project timeline. With that funding path, staff described a possible bidding window in mid‑2026 and construction spanning late 2026 into 2027.

Committee discussion covered alternatives to rebuilding on the existing alignment, noting the slide depth and the risk that additional pile driving could aggravate instability. Staff said KLJ would also examine alternative alignments and continue soil monitoring while pursuing grants. A representative of the Rush River Water Resources board recommended inviting a diversion‑authority representative to answer hydraulic questions at a future meeting.

A motion to advance KLJ for the preliminary and design engineering for the C‑31 Cheyenne River bridge to be considered at the April 7 commission meeting was made and seconded; the committee recorded all in favor and the chair ruled the motion carried. Staff said the approval allows negotiations on scope and price with KLJ before the commission meeting.

The committee did not finalize construction contracts at this meeting; members and staff emphasized that geotechnical analyses and grant outcomes will shape the final design, alignment and schedule.","The county committee voted to advance KLJ Engineering for preliminary and design work on the County Road 31 (Cheyenne River) bridge project; the structure was closed in mid‑2024 after substructure movement. Engineering will proceed toward an April 7 commission consideration and further negotiations on price.","actionData","errors"]

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Cass County outlines 2025 road projects, pilot asphalt fibers and grant pursuits; committee notes budget savings

Cass County committee approves KLJ for preliminary design of County Road 31 Cheyenne River bridge