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Dunn County posts Cedar Falls Bridge at 20 tons; replacement timeline, cost uncertain
Summary
County highway staff posted the Cedar Falls Bridge at 20 tons after a structural analysis. The bridge will remain open under restrictions while the county and state consider replacement options; funding and schedule are unresolved.
Dunn County staff said the county posted the Cedar Falls Bridge on Double B at a 20‑ton load limit on Jan. 28 after a structural analysis found components in reduced condition.
County staff said the posting follows a routine inspection that identified structural members needing further analysis. "This past summer, routine inspection was completed," Austin (staff member) said, and the county then moved to a lower weight posting. Austin added, "Law enforcement will enforce it." The posting reduces the legal load from 45 tons to 20 tons for that structure.
The county described the posting as a preservation step to "help prolong the life of the bridge and the…
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