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Murrieta declares emergency to replace Hayes Avenue Bridge after structural failure; council authorizes $89,580 purchase orders and $725,000 appropriation
Summary
After a Feb. 6 inspection found a through‑deck failure and poor wood superstructure, the council declared an emergency to replace Hayes Avenue Bridge at Miller Canyon Creek, authorized Michael Baker International design purchase orders totaling $89,580.92, and appropriated $725,000 of area drainage fees for the project; staff said replacement is needed to preserve fire‑truck access.
Murrieta city staff told the council that inspections found a significant deck failure in the Hayes Avenue Bridge over Miller Canyon Creek and recommended full replacement to restore access for large emergency vehicles. The council declared an emergency and approved immediate contracting and budget action.
City Engineer Jeff Hitch described the discovery on Feb. 6 and a subsequent structural evaluation that concluded the wood superstructure was in poor condition. Hitch said repairs that only restored a 20‑ton rating would not allow passage of…
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