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Pitkin County engineers advance Redstone South Bridge replacement; public outreach begins
Summary
County engineers and consultant SGM presented a 30% design for replacing the Redstone South Bridge, recommending replacement at the existing alignment to reduce environmental impacts and maintain traffic redundancy. The county estimates roughly $4 million for construction and plans staged public outreach before seeking permits and grant funding.
County engineers presented a preliminary design and schedule Tuesday for replacing the Redstone South Bridge in Redstone, saying the structure is at the end of its service life and should be replaced before an emergency repair is required. The county has progressed the project to roughly 30% design and is beginning public outreach this month ahead of further design and permitting work.
The project team reported the existing bridge was built in 1947 and is the oldest structure on the county inventory. Engineers told commissioners the structure has received previous scour mitigation but continued hydraulic and foundation concerns prompted the recommendation to replace it rather than pursue extended repair. County staff said the design eliminates the center pier to reduce debris snagging and scour, increases the bridge length to open the Crystal River channel, and adds a 10-foot sidewalk on the north side.
Why it matters: the bridge is a local route into Redstone and a frequent constraint on the State Highway 133 corridor. Staff emphasized preserving…
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