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Agency plans $5.5 million deck repair after inspection finds bridge in ‘serious’ condition
Summary
After a recent inspection rated a locally important bridge in “serious” condition, agency presenters said they will spend $5.5 million on a new deck to extend the structure's life until a full replacement can be funded—possibly 10 to 15 years away. Officials warned a closure would worsen congestion on already-deficient interchange ramps.
A staff presenter said the agency will spend $5.5 million to install a new bridge deck after inspectors rated the structure in “serious” condition.
The repair is intended to extend the bridge’s service life until the entire interchange can be replaced, which presenters estimated could take 10 to 15 years depending on future funding. The bridge carries just over 9,000 vehicles per day, and the interchange as a whole sees about 30,000 vehicles daily, presenters said.
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