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County hires design consultant to explore temporary lane on damaged bridge, staff says
Summary
County staff said a field inspection showed half the bridge could not be opened; the county is securing an outside design consultant to propose a temporary one-lane solution and a longer-term repair plan.
County staff told commissioners they are working with an outside design consultant to evaluate a damaged bridge and develop both an emergency temporary solution and a longer-term repair plan.
A staff speaker reported the consultant has visited the site and participated in a field inspection that determined the county could not safely open half the bridge as initially hoped. The consultant is preparing proposals to allow at least one temporary lane to reopen while a longer-term design is developed and the county finalizes a contract for the design consultant.
Commissioners were told the bridge is a principal artery for the area; an alternative route (Darmstadt) is closed, increasing local traffic pressures. County staff said they will check with the bridge section for updates and that the consultant will present details on temporary shoring or structure options to allow limited reopening. No specific engineers' names, timelines for reopening or cost estimates were provided during the meeting; staff characterized the situation as requiring an outside engineering firm's evaluation before further action.
