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County approves $3.05 million augmentation for Foresthill Bridge weld-testing and repairs
Summary
Public works briefed the board on ultrasonic testing of T1 steel welds on the Foresthill Bridge and the board approved a $3,054,394 amendment to the consultant agreement to complete testing, drilling and incidental repairs and painting.
Placer County public works told the Board of Supervisors on Feb. 18 that ultrasonic inspection of welds on the Foresthill (Four‑so) Bridge has identified a higher-than-expected percentage of weld indications requiring further engineering analysis and limited drill‑out repairs. The board approved an amendment to the consulting agreement to fund the work.
The bridge, a high‑strength T1 steel truss spanning about 730 feet above the North Fork American River, was selected for special testing after Federal Highway Administration guidance required local agencies…
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