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Public Works outlines extensive emergency repairs at Kaelin Road Bridge over New River
Summary
Public Works briefed the board on emergency repair work at the Kaelin Road Bridge after erosion and foundation issues were found at the south abutment; staff said the work will likely require in‑water work, Army Corps permitting, deeper pile reinforcement and additional months of design and construction with significant local and grant funding.
Imperial County Public Works staff updated the Board of Supervisors on emergency repairs at the Kaelin Road Bridge, reporting unexpected foundation failures and the prospect of in‑water work that will require third‑party permits.
John Gay, representing Public Works, described a multi‑span bridge over the New River where sediment accumulation formed an island and shifted flows toward the south abutment. The county previously installed sheet‑pile wall protection; when crews drove the steel wall, lateral loads exposed an original wooden abutment and pushed columns forward, producing a failure the county had not anticipated. “We…
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