Engineering inspection reduces Logan Ferry Road bridge load rating; signs to be posted

Municipal staff told council Wednesday that a recent SAI Consulting inspection of the Logan Ferry Road bridge over Haymaker Run found additional deterioration and reduced the bridge’s legal load rating.

The engineer’s August 21 inspection lowered the posted limit from 18 tons (except combination 23 tons) to 13 tons (except combination 17 tons), the chief administrator said. Public works has ordered signage reflecting the new limits for installation when signs arrive. Staff noted the municipality has applied for grants to address this bridge and indicated further reductions in load rating at this and other bridges would require future action.

Council was informed the change came from an engineering assessment and that the bridge near the Murrysville Volunteer Fire Company will require attention; no immediate construction contract was awarded at the Oct. 1 meeting. Staff said more updates would be provided as grant and repair planning progresses.