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Johnson County staff recommend temporary weight limits for Metcalf Avenue bridge after foundation damage discovered
Summary
County public works officials told commissioners that a 32-year-old bridge on Metcalf Avenue over the Union Pacific Railroad has foundation degradation; staff recommended posting reduced weight limits and coordinated with emergency services while repair planning continues.
A county public works official told the Johnson County Board of County Commissioners on Jan. 30 that inspections found foundation degradation at the Metcalf Avenue bridge over the Union Pacific Railroad and staff will post a reduced weight limit until repairs are completed. Public Works Manager Jeff Vose said the structure is otherwise in good shape and that consultants are preparing a repair plan.
Why it matters: The bridge carries local traffic near 200th and 7th Street and the county says signage is required under state statute and federal regulation for regulatory sign postings. Commissioners pressed staff on where advance…
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