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County seeks $5.1 million deck‑rehab grant to extend historic bridge life
Summary
Public works described a $5.1M deck rehabilitation project for a 1949 bridge on Jeanne Spokane Road that would extend the structure's life 15–20 years; staff requested board approval to pursue a grant and begin environmental work to preserve 100% funding availability through Sept. 2026, noting a local match of roughly $700,000 (13.5%).
County public-works staff briefed commissioners on a proposed deck rehabilitation project for a 1949 bridge on Jeanne Spokane Road. The bridge, described in the presentation as 547 feet long with multiple spans and clearance above railroad tracks and trail crossings, was reanalyzed by consultant Sergeant Consulting to evaluate whether rehabilitation could restore capacity and remove prior weight restrictions.
Staff said the substructure is in fair condition while the deck was in poor condition, and consultants determined a deck rehabilitation combined with upgraded guardrail (described in the briefing as Thri Beam) could extend the bridge’s useful life by an estimated 15–20 years. The estimated project cost for the deck rehab is $5,100,000. Staff reported full project funding is available if moved forward now, but the county’s share would be approximately a 13.5% match — roughly $700,000 — unless additional funding sources are identified.
Public works asked commissioners for approval to advance environmental work and preliminary tasks ahead of an award in order to preserve the 100% funding availability through Sept. 2026 and accelerate the schedule toward construction before that deadline.
What happens next: staff will return with any formal procurement or grant acceptance documents and an environmental work plan if the board agrees to proceed.
