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County clears easement and construction contracts to support Salmon Superhighway culvert and bridge work
Summary
Commissioners approved an easement allowing a public utility to install power lines at Flowerpot Creek and awarded contracts and a prevailing‑wage construction contract to relocate bridge beams and build temporary bridge structures that support culvert/bridge replacement under the Salmon Superhighway program.
The Board of Commissioners approved several public‑works actions May 21 to support watershed and road repairs tied to the Salmon Superhighway culvert‑replacement program.
Public Works Director Chris Laney said the county owns property at the Flowerpot Creek site near Cape Meares that required an overhead/underground utility easement so the local PUD could relocate power lines in connection with a bridge replacement. Commissioners approved the easement for Tax Lot 100 in Section 8, allowing the utility to place its line within county property to avoid conflicts with the new bridge construction.
Laney also described reuse of prestressed beams after emergency bridge work elsewhere: beams used on one emergency interim bridge will be relocated to the Lagler (also spelled Legler/Allegler in packet) bridge site to provide a temporary structure. The board approved a prevailing‑wage construction contract with Farline Bridge Incorporated to install a temporary bridge using relocated beams and related work. Laney noted the Salmon Superhighway is a multi‑agency partnership (including Trout Unlimited, ODFW, US Fish and Wildlife Service, ODOT and federal partners) coordinating culvert replacements statewide to restore fish passage and address culvert blowouts dating to the December 2015 storms.
Commissioners praised the Salmon Superhighway partnership and the county’s efforts to reuse materials and coordinate with conservation and state partners. The actions approved were an easement for utility relocation and a construction contract for the temporary bridge; both passed by unanimous voice vote.
