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Forest Service: Wellington Creek bridge washed away; federal aid sought as flood repairs loom
Summary
Sandpoint Ranger District told Bonner County commissioners that December floods washed out the Wellington Creek bridge and closed several Forest Service roads; the district is pursuing an IRFAA declaration to seek Federal Highway Administration assistance while weighing whether to rebuild in kind or lower maintenance levels to speed future repairs.
Sandpoint Ranger District staff told Bonner County commissioners on Jan. 13 that December's floods prompted multiple Forest Service road closures and destroyed the Wellington Creek bridge, leaving long-term access uncertain.
"The Wellington Creek Bridge is gone," District Ranger Andrew Scallon said, describing aerial images that showed no remaining structure. Engineer Joe Bridal lehi added: "It was a 70 foot long steel girder bridge with 1 concrete abutment" that was washed away by "pretty significant flows." The losses prompted closure orders for…
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