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Bridge change order approved and Rapidan Dam update shows $11.5M funding gap

Blue Earth County Board of Commissioners · January 6, 2026
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Summary

The board approved a $103,902.96 change order for State Project 007609015 (CSH 9 bridge design). Staff updated the board on Rapidan Dam and the County State Highway 9 bridge, reporting a $33.8M estimated total cost versus $22.3M currently allocated, leaving an $11.5M shortfall and noting FHWA requested a 90% cost estimate to consider additional funding.

The board approved change order number 1 for State Project 007609015, the design contract for the County State Highway 9 bridge over the Plymouth River. Staff explained TKDA is the prime consultant and Braun Intertech performed geotechnical work; additional services were required for access assistance, deeper borings after…

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