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Granite County road crew reports on cold patching, pipe work and requests engineer inspection and weight limit for Gold Coin Bridge
Summary
Road superintendent reported spring roadwork (cold patching, blading, pipe replacement) and asked for an engineer inspection and posted weight limit for Gold Coin Bridge near Mansfield. Commissioners agreed to request engineer review; crew also discussed milling machine timing and mapping contract updates.
County road staff told commissioners they are performing cold patching and blade work between storms, responding to broken pipe reports and preparing to receive a milling machine later this month. The road superintendent said some pipe sections still need installation and that parts and welding will be scheduled once available.
Road staff and residents raised concern about the Gold Coin Bridge (near Mansfield) and a separate Drummond bridge. Commission and staff agreed to request an engineering inspection to determine a safe load limit and to consider posting a weight restriction. The superintendent said the bridge is in “pretty rough shape” and that concrete deliveries and construction planned nearby mean heavier loads will soon travel the span.
Jeremiah (county engineer, name referenced in meeting) was asked to arrange an on-site inspection and to provide a recommended weight limit. Commissioners and road staff also discussed returning some heavily damaged segments to gravel if millings or full resurfacing are not timely or cost-effective.
The road crew reported continuing work on mapping county roads in coordination with 911 mapping contracts, and said a private milling contractor would call later in the month to schedule work. Staff asked for a list of roads receiving blade work; they said such a list would be provided in the coming weeks.
Road safety and training materials were discussed: staff completed safety training (refrigerant handling referenced), compiled a road manual and walk-around checklist, and proposed formal adoption of a safety program and annual training. Commissioners directed staff to finalize the road manual, incorporate crew feedback and return a draft for formal adoption — staff anticipated bringing the manual and a resolution to adopt the safety program back within one week.
Ending: Staff will request an engineering inspection and weight limit for Gold Coin Bridge, finish the road manual and provide a proposed safety program for commission adoption at the next meeting.
