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Public works outlines $19,800 contract for inspections of smaller county bridges; commissioners ask about local bidders
Summary
Columbia County public works described a $19,800 contract proposal to inspect 18 non-NBI (under 20-foot) bridge structures on a biennial schedule, and commissioners asked staff to explore local provider interest and requested clearer cost comparisons with the state contract holder.
Grant DeYoung, assistant public works director, told the Board of County Commissioners on July 9 that Columbia County performs bridge inspections on two schedules: NBI bridges (greater than 20 feet), managed through ODOT programs, and non-NBI bridges (under 20 feet), which the county manages and inspects on a two‑year cycle.
DeYoung said the county has 18 non‑NBI structures that receive on-site inspections and periodic timber borings, photographic reports, channel profile work every 48 months and entry of…
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