County engineer reports road and bridge work, FEMA projects closing; small-bridge funding discussed

Sep 16, 2025

Butler County Engineer John Riherd updated supervisors on work on T16 in Dumont, bridge repairs near the Franklin County line, closure of FEMA projects and funding options for bridges 20 feet or less, including repurposing railroad tank cars where suitable.

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During the Board of Supervisors meeting on Sept. 16, Butler County Engineer John Riherd briefed the supervisors on current secondary roads projects and funding status. Riherd said crews are working on T16 in Dumont and on two bridge projects along the Franklin County line near 300th Street and 320th Street, and that staff are closing out Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) projects.

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