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Officials say M-65 bridge over Thunder Bay River is deteriorating; replacement weighs on limited funds
Summary
Speakers described delaminated deck areas and classified the M-65 bridge as scour-critical, estimating a roughly $10 million replacement cost and warning closures would slow emergency response to nearby homes.
Transportation staff said the M-65 bridge over the Thunder Bay River was built in 1953 and is now at the end of its service life, with extensive deck delamination that needs repair.
"This bridge, M 65 over Thunder Bay River, was built in 1953. It's currently 72 years old and at the end of its service life," the Transportation staff said. "What's driving the poor condition rating of the structure is the deck, specifically the deck surface. You'll see we have a lot of areas marked out on the deck. Those are the delaminated areas of the bridge deck that are in bad shape and need of repair."
The staff…
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